Oslo indie rock trio conjure psych & pop on politically-charged new LP
Returning with an album project full of vigor, relatability and a political angle that’s enviable for almost any artists right now – Dancing the Conga share their new album And Now… We Take America. A full-throttle sonic journey—part indie-pop, part ’60s psychedelic blast—that is as politically charged as a news headline.
The band themselves frame the album’s core mission, talking about the hard compromises—the “sacrificing your soul (and social democracy) on the bonfire of neoliberalism”—necessary to get ahead. This honesty grounds the entire 13-track sophomore effort, making it feel less like abstract rock music and more like a necessary cultural document. By exploring both our close personal connections and distant political ones, they show how those two worlds are completely intertwined.
Speaking on the album, the band explains “And Now… We Take America leaves no doubt about what we are here to do. We understand that if you want to get ahead (like former NATO GS Jens Stoltenberg), you’ve got to make friends with your enemies, even if that entails sacrificing your soul (and social democracy) on the bonfire of neoliberalism. This album explores the consequences of that sacrifice. Also, we will never again be this relevant with anything, ever.”
Despite the serious themes, the record is a blast: a “cozy, messy, and loud” blend of sadness and euphoria. DTC have absolutely nailed the balancing act, between creating a genuinely listenable album, with an underlying cultural message. Give it a spin below:
