The "Stockholmian boys with a passion for pop" have been on a  roll, cranking out melodic pop singles like "Queen Marmalade" and "Karotte." But Join the Riot's latest hit is easily the best of the bunch, boosting their presence in the music blog-o-sphere to new heights.

It's never easy to improve upon an already great work of art, but Swedish producer Mans Billner adds new dimensions to the pop quartet's single "Louis." Dialing down the pop and layering on the piano, strings and haunting atmospherics, he creates a mellow, deeper experience. It's simple. It's complex. It's exceptional. Take a listen and sink in.

posted by Staff
March 2014