The Concretes are a

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band from

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, composed of eight members.

History

The Concretes began with

Victoria Bergsman Victoria Bergsman (born 4 May 1977) is a Swedish songwriter, musician, and vocalist best known as singer of the indie pop band The Concretes from 1995 to 2006. Since announcing her departure from the band on 24 July 2006 she has been recording fo ...

, Maria Eriksson, and Lisa Milberg. Since their formation in 1995, they have grown into an eight piece band. They have a number of " Honorary Concretes" who play on their records. One of their songs from their debut album ''

The Concretes The Concretes are a Swedish indie pop band from Stockholm, composed of eight members. History The Concretes began with Victoria Bergsman, Maria Eriksson, and Lisa Milberg. Since their formation in 1995, they have grown into an eight piece band. ...

'', " Say Something New", has been featured on a number of television advertisements in the

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", also from their debut album, has been used in major motion pictures and other films. Their second album, '' In Colour'', was released in 2006. It was followed shortly after by the departure of lead singer

, who has since moved on to her solo project, Taken By Trees.Victoria Bergsman Leaves The Concretes
July 24, 2006,

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. Lisa Milberg now provides lead vocals for the band, both on stage and on the band's third album '' Hey Trouble'', released early 2007. In 2007, The Concretes recorded a cover version of

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's "Back for Good" for

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' compilation album ''

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'', released September 2007. Maria Eriksson is also half of the band Heikki, with guitarist

Jari Haapalainen Jari Haapalainen (born 1971) is a Finnish-Swedish musician, songwriter and producer. Lisa Milberg also makes music on her own, under the name Milberg. Her first solo album was released in 2009.

Group members

Current members: *Maria Eriksson – guitar, lead and backup vocals *Martin Hansson – bass, backup vocals *Ulrik Janusson – horns, piano, backup vocals *Lisa Milberg – drums, lead and backup vocals *Dante Kinnunen - drums *Per Nyström – organ, backup vocals *Ludvig Rylander – horns, piano and backing vocals *Daniel Värjö – guitar, mandolin, backup vocals Former members: *

– lead vocals

Discography

Studio albums

*''

'', released 2003 in

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; 2004 internationally. *'' In Colour'', released 13 March 2006 in the UK; 4 April 2006 in the US. *'' Hey Trouble'', released 2007. *''WYWH'', released 2010.

Compilations

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Boyoubetterunow ''Boyoubetterunow'' is a compilation by Swedish pop band The Concretes as well as their first major release. The album consists of the band's first two EPs, ''Limited Edition'' and ''Lipstick Edition'', both previously released in 1999. It is cu ...

'', released 2000; comprising their first two EPs. *''

Layourbattleaxedown ''Layourbattleaxedown'' is a compilation album by the Swedish band The Concretes consisting of b-sides and rarities from the British singles and EPs pertaining to their debut release ''The Concretes'', that was released on 26 July 2005 in the ...

'', released 26 July 2005;

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s/rarities compilation.

EPs

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'' (1999) *''

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'' (1999) *'' Nationalgeographic'' (2001)

Singles

*" Forces" (2002) *"

" (2003) *" Warm Night" (2003) *" Say Something New" (2004) *" Seems Fine" (2004) *" Chico" (2004) *" Lady December" (2004) *" Chosen One" (2006) *" On the Radio" (2006) *"

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" (2007) *" Oh Boy" (2007) *" Keep Yours" (2007)

References

External links

Official siteInterview with Lisa and Ludvig from The Concretes - ZME Music, Jul 14
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