On March 13, The Family Men release ‘Luxury’ together with a video, the final offering before unveiling their second full-length effort, Co/de/termination.
Built upon looping, intertwining rhythms and heavily processed instruments and samples, ‘Luxury’ distils the band’s unmistakable sonic identity into one focused strike. It’s a precise yet overwhelming construction – mechanical, hypnotic, and abrasive – and a perfect example of what we’ve come to expect from the proprietors of the “total harmful sound.”
Native to Sweden, The Family Men move freely across genres and textures, refusing to settle into a fixed form. Samplers, broken electronics, tape loops and distorted-to-death guitars collide in a raw and unfiltered expression that continues to evolve with each release.
Talking about their latest video the band say: ‘Luxury’ is heavily inspired by William Gibson’s writing. It also feels like it encapsulates every part of the new album in some way, so it fits real well as a final single before the release. The video was a collaborative effort between Gustav and this really talented guy from Stockholm named Henke Luhr, and we feel it reflects the music in a very fitting manner.
Their multi-faceted live show first gained momentum in the Gothenburg underground but has since carried them far beyond their hometown and country. With feverish VHS projections, excessive waves of guitar feedback and a ferocious stage presence matched by few, the band has built a reputation for performances that are immersive, confrontational and extremely loud. Vocalist/guitarist Gustav Danielsbacka frequently performs within the crowd, dissolving the line between band and audience.
With ‘Luxury’, The Family Men set the stage for Co/de/termination, released May 8 via Welfare Sounds & Records – an album that promises to push their sonic universe even further.
