Sweedish Sounds of Today, Mates of Mine

There is a band, one that can lift your heart out of its lowest of moods with their compassionate, easy on the mind and ears sound. This band is Mates of Mine. This band is formed by Peter(vocals,guitar), Simon(bass), childhood friends since age six, joined with long time friends, Oskar(vocals, guitar) and final member Henrik (drums, percussion). This is another lovely unsigned Independent band providing the world with incredible, honest music. There can never be enough of this in the world and Mates of Mine are doing well to supply their portion of honest music to the appreciative listeners such as myself.

Mates of Mine are making wonderful pop/folk/acoustic music. Their ablilty to blend sounds and harmonize is very comforting to my ears. I just love their song "The Heart in all that Matters." In this song the lyrics and music deliver the message that you have too see through the superficial layers of people, and look at the true essence of who they are, their heart. The guitar cries its way through this song in such a touchingly beautiful way you feel the story in the music, as well as the lyrics,while the is guitar crying out to you. I Love music of this quality. This song is definitely worth listening to, do your self a favor and check it out.

"Live your Life" is another wonderful tune that roped me into this band. I love how the vocals are so honest and open. By providing lyrics that Place a wonderful message into our hearts, Mates of Mine, have written a beautiful song about living. No matter what life has thrown at you, you still have to pick yourself up and LIVE. I love this song. Please go have a listen to this song. It is definitely a smile worthy song.

The last song I will leave you with is "Sitting by the Ocean." This song opens with the sounds of ocean waves crashing into the shore, and echoes of seagulls flying over head. Such a peaceful opening. These sounds of bliss are accompanied with the light strumming of an acoustic guitar. This song speaks of a man reminesing and thinking of a girl he loves. They aren't together for one reason or another, yet she is consumming his thoughts. This song has Outstanding little guitar rips that leave you listening, waiting, wanting to hear more from those strings to call out to your listening pleasure. This really is a wonderful tune. The lrics that Mates of Mine have written in this song paints a very literal picture behind the music. Go check this tune out, you will love it!

Mates of Mine are currently on Myspace Music. If you would like to check out this band and sample their refreshing, honest, lovely sound, please DO! I highly recommend this band for a listen. You can find them at
www.myspace.com/matesofmine

I love finding refreshing, honest music such as what is provided by Mates of Mine. If you have a liking for this as well, these artists are definitely some to check out. Head on over to their myspace music page and give them a listen! You will not be disappointed. Mates of mine are also on twitter, @matesofmine Go Follow them! Also, check out Mates of Mine on their youtube channel for great videos of more honest music they provide! www.youtube.com/officialmatesofmine


~DeEtta Marie