The Mary Onettes
Shimmering, reverb-soaked guitars and melancholic synths that capture the essence of 80s gothic pop. Perfect for rainy coastal drives and blue-hour introspection.
Shimmering, reverb-soaked guitars and melancholic synths that capture the essence of 80s gothic pop. Perfect for rainy coastal drives and blue-hour introspection.
The Mary Onettes sound like a memory of a 1980s film that was shot entirely during the Swedish winter. There is a profound sense of space and atmosphere here, built on a foundation of driving basslines and guitars that seem to sparkle and fade like light hitting cold water. It is music that feels both grand and deeply private, occupying the intersection of post-punk urgency and dream pop ethereality.
What makes them distinctive is their ability to channel the gloom of The Cure or Echo & The Bunnymen through a specifically Scandinavian lens of melodic clarity. While many bands imitate the 80s, Philip Ekström’s songwriting focuses on the emotional resonance of that era’s production, using massive reverb and gated drums not as a gimmick, but as a way to amplify the feeling of romantic isolation.
Start with the album Islands. It is their most cohesive statement, balancing the soaring synth-pop of tracks like 'Puzzles' with the darker, more rhythmic textures that define their sound. It is the ideal entry point for anyone who wants their indie rock to feel like a cinematic sigh.
The Mary Onettes are an indie rock/dream pop band from Jönköping, Sweden, signed to Labrador Records. To date, the band has released three full-length studio albums and four EPs.
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