SMAG PÅ DIG SELV (TASTE YOURSELF)
SPDS

In a world where music often fits into well-defined boxes, Smag På Dig Selv (Danish for Taste Yourself) breaks boundaries with their first album release, SPDS.

Smag På Dig Selv masterfully balances between soundscapes, from the raw energy of live recordings on the A-side to the more refined and experimental productions on the B-side, reflecting a trio that stops at nothing to express themselves. The album takes the listener on a journey through cascades of impressions and cultures, affirming Smag På Dig Selv's already established place across defined genres.

A drummer and two saxophonists have established themselves as one of the Nordics' most exciting live bands, blending punk, jazz, pop, hip-hop, afrobeat,and even 90's dance. Since the three friends (Oliver Lauridsen(ts), Thorbjørn Øllgaard(bs) and AlbertHolberg(dr)) came together in 2018, they have been known for getting people onto the dance floor and challenging the traditional concert experience. Their performance at Roskilde Festival 2022 left the audience in sweat-drenched ecstasy, with reviewers praising their 'evil, wickedly naughty techno jazz andTibetan throat singing.' Since then, they have played sold-out concerts across Denmark and made their way to Vegas Udvalgtein January 2024, harvesting great reviews in Gaffa and Soundvenue.

The first single, Fuck Der Kommer Kontrollører! (Fuck, Incoming Ticket Checkers!) is an honest portrayal of the worry and regret one feels when forgetting to buy a train ticket. The music captures the nerve-wracking feeling of facing a ticket inspector and is a testament to the band's ability to turn every-day situations into captivating music.

Oliver Lauridsen - tenor saxophone; Thorbjørn Øllgaard - baritone saxophone, bass saxophone, vocal; Albert Holberg - drums; Luna Ersahin - vocal, saz.