"The Royal Wedding" is actually less entertaining than the original, mostly because it failed to produce more bizarre, fairy-tale inspired sequences - like the "heroine attacked by wolves" scene in the original version. It’s no wonder Netflix feels obligated to join the competition. (I mean, who watches “Christmas at Rockefeller Center” in January?) All of which makes Christmas one of the most competitive arenas for eyeballs. ![]() This is due to several factors, including the weather, awkward family reunions and the proliferation of seasonal specials. But December remains one of the last remaining strongholds for broadcast and cable, when people at home actually gather around the TV. The advent of streaming services has meant live-same day TV viewership has slowly tanked over the last decade. There’s a good reason for this holiday overload, especially for those broadcast channels. ![]() Viewers won’t have to spend a single dollar at the movie theaters, and Netflix, by the time the season is over, will likely get to declare victory in another growing segment of the television market. From Lifetime and Hallmark, who, like the Target of television, jump straight from their Halloween fare to original Christmas movies without stopping for turkey, to Netflix, who jumped into the Christmas race with both feet this year, the smorgasbord of Christmas content has never been bigger. A sound which during the band's young career already has developed from the more standard indie pop-ish early singles to a fusion of 80's art rock and modern indie influences resulting in the danceable chaotic sound that's shown on the upcoming album.įorbidden Items is out on all platforms and limited vinyl May 17th via Rama Lama Records (Melby, Steve Buscemi’s Dreamy Eyes, Delsbo Beach Club, Chez Ali etc.).Ĭat Princess consist of Nils Krång (vocals, synth), Robin Åberg (guitar), Robert Lanneborn (guitar), Isabelle Friberg (bass) and Victor Klint (drums).Christmas is staring us in the face, but it’s been Christmas for weeks on television and streaming platforms. Front man Nils Krång's thrilling, almost psychotic, vocal performance adds something even more special to the band's unique sound. The quintet has since the EP shared stage with acts like OMD, Pale Honey, Magic Potion and Cloud Nothings as well as playing frequently on the Stockholm indie scene and an international appearance in Copenhagen and London.įly on Your Wall and b-side Marxist with a Twist followed in 2017, two fine representations of the band's live intensity and a powerful showcase of their uniquely flavoured indie pop which have been compared to the energetic early days of Franz Ferdinand. The band later signed to Rama Lama Records which re-released the EP on cassette. The result is an eclectic art rock mix consisting, equally put together by the bands' influences spanning from 80s new wave to contemporary greats.Ĭat Princess' sound have been crafted since their 2016 debut EP Please Me which received positive reviews from Swedish magazines GAFFA and HYMN, stating that their explosive combination of modern indie pop and 80's art-pop channeled the spirit of David Bowie and Talking Heads. The album took a majority of 2018 and a lot of obstacles had to be overcame to make it. From instant sing-a-long live favourite Silver Socks through mysterious Rockefeller Phone Line to dance-friendly and summery Sweet. On May 17th Cat Princess' long-awaited debut album Forbidden Items is released on all platforms and limited vinyl.įorbidden Items show every side and aspect of the always renewing Cat Princess. ![]() ![]() Just as spontaneous as the band's birth are their music. Singer Nils joined the gang after the band heard him sing that same night. Uppsala quintet Cat Princess formed at a New Year's party and debuted only days after playing at guitarist Robin's birthday party.
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