The new album “Black And Gold“ by the power ladies of Thundermother debuts at number 6 on the German album charts!
With “Loud & Free,” the band has also released a new video:
https://youtu.be/mr3xhdq8zEg
Having released four studio albums and countless electrifying live concerts – even during the pandemic – the Swedish all-female band Thundermother has repeatedly proven their immense artistic potential. In their latest release, ‘Black And Gold,’ the highly talented group channels their extraordinary qualities even more purposefully and presents a true milestone in their career. ‘Black And Gold’ is undoubtedly the strongest Thundermother opus to date, an album featuring twelve magnificent rock songs that sound cohesive yet are multifaceted and varied. “From our perspective, every track on the new record is a standalone hit,” beams guitarist and band founder Filippa Nässil. No doubt: she and her three bandmates Guernica Mancini (vocals), Emlee Johansson (drums), and Mona Lindgren (bass) have once again elevated their game in every respect. Filippa: “It was about taking the next step after our 2020 release ‘Heat Wave.’ That’s why we adjusted all the important parameters to reach an even higher level with ‘Black And Gold.’ We developed complete demo versions for a total of 20 song ideas and played them for friends and colleagues to select the twelve strongest tracks based on their feedback.”
Filippa Nässil mentions typical Thundermother numbers like ‘Wasted’ or ‘Loud And Free,’ both pure party rockers with a lively feel-good appeal.
Additionally, there are numerous other highlights to discover on ‘Black And Gold,’ such as the gripping groove rocker ‘I Don’t Know You,’ which gives Thundermother a top-notch rock radio favorite in their arsenal, or the title track ‘Black And Gold,’ to which Filippa contributes four guitar tracks: “I play rhythm, solo, and slide guitar, and on top of that, a so-called talk box, like the one you know from Bon Jovi. I still don’t know how I’m going to manage all four components on stage,” she laughs. A particularly colorful vibe is exuded by the track ‘Look No Hooks,’ about which Filippa says: “We loved this Sixties flair from the moment we discovered it!” In contrast, ‘Hot Mess’ is a rather unusual track for Thundermother, which Filippa Nässil humorously describes as “a mix of Aretha Franklin and Aerosmith” and admits that the band is a bit surprised by this song themselves. Last but not least: In the ballad ‘Borrowed Time,’ singer Guernica Mancini recounts the brief, adrenaline-fueled moment of happiness right after a concert, before the band, exhausted, heads to the next venue in their nightliner.
‘Black And Gold’ was produced, mixed, and mastered at the Stockholm ‘Baggpipe Studios’ and the Copenhagen ‘Medley Studio’ by Dane Søren Andersen, who also worked on ‘Heat Wave’ (among others, number 6 on the German charts). “Our new album is a significant improvement in every respect, both compositionally and in terms of production,” says Filippa Nässil, who has been studying at the London ‘Songwriting Academy’ for several months. “This time, the goal was to focus solely on songs that will appeal to every rock music fan and ultimately even my mother.
We feel stronger as a team than ever. Thundermother is a rock band; we live and love rock’n’roll, we have already played countless concerts and will continue to perform in every city where we are wanted. Because our goal is: With ‘Black And Gold,’ we want to get to know as many new cities and countries as possible!”
The four Swedes will have plenty of opportunities to do so: In 2022 alone, nearly 35 concerts are planned on German soil, as well as a two-month North American tour starting at the end of August as support for rock giants Scorpions and Whitesnake.
Line Up:
Filippa Nässil (Guitar)
Guernica Mancini (Vocals)
Emlee Johansson (Drums)
Mona Lindgren (Bass)
