Stockholm’s Among The Masses released a glacial banger with “Antarctica,” and it balances icy coolness with tough, musical heat. From the jump, this track proves once again why Scandinavia owns the ’80s revival game. The band—a tight-knit crew—melds frostbitten vibes with stadium-sized catches, and it’s just so freaking good.
David Liebe delivers a voice like a beacon in a snowstorm, his voice somewhere between brooding limit and pressure. Andrej Anderzon Möller (keys, programming) is the mad scientist here, with synths and pulses that give the track its frost-coated spine. Meanwhile, Mats Gabriel-Burman’s bass keeps things grounded with this post-punk swagger that adds some serious muscle to the unearthly vibe. And let’s talk about Kent Alfredsson, the lyricist who messes with words like a shadowy poet, spinning words that are both haunting and weirdly uplifting. It’s no wonder they’re so into bands like Depeche Mode and The Cure. And let’s not forget their secret weapon: producer Andreas Ahlenius, the “fifth member.” Every synth hit, every drum beat – he polishes that stuff until it sparkles like diamonds.
What seals the deal is the band’s knack for contrast. They weld the stark, metallic sheen of Scandinavian electronica to the warm, human thrum of guitar-driven rock, serving up a tension that’s addictive. Close your eyes, and you’re not just hearing “Antarctica”—you’re there, soaring over skies with a soundtrack that’s sounds like Blade Runner and Pink Floyd.
Among The Masses aren’t just reviving the ’80s—they’re rebooting it with Nordic precision and a rocker’s heart. This track will freeze your insides with those synths and then melt your face clean off with that chorus. Antarctica isn’t only out now for you to consider streaming it—it’s a survival essential.