The Radio Dept. – Clinging To A Scheme [Streaming]

The Radio Dept.’s third album, “Clinging To A Scheme,” and to learn a bit more about the band’s background.
The Radio Dept., hailing from Sweden, has indeed gained recognition for their dream pop and indie pop sound, and it’s interesting to note the influence of British 80s music on their work.

The fact that the album was four years in the making suggests a careful and deliberate approach to their craft.
It’s always exciting for fans when a highly anticipated album finally drops, and it sounds like “Clinging To A Scheme” lived up to expectations, offering a blend of European indie pop with influences from iconic British bands like Joy Division, New Order, Pet Shop Boys, Jesus and Mary Chain, and The Smiths.

It’s unfortunate that the likelihood of the band not making a stop in Ottawa for a show, but at least the album provides an opportunity for fans to experience their music.

Best Tracks:

• Domestic Scene
• Heaven’s On Fire
• A Token Of Gratitude
• The Video Dept.
• Memory Loss
• David
• You Stopped Making Sense

Clinging To A Scheme gets: 📷📷📷📷📷📷/10.