The Radio Dept (interview) Johan Duncanson reveals all (2010)

theradiodept.com | The lead singer, guitarist and chief song writer of The Radio Dept. (Johan Duncanson) gives a very rare video interview where he discusses politics, swedish pop, shoegaze, labrador records, the bands origins, their new album Clinging to a scheme and also goes into detail about the song writing process whilst giving a glimpse into the future of the band.
Recorded in France 2010,
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[@michaellisi7285]

Such an underrated band. I listen to them all the time. Much love from NYC Johan!

[@unknown_hemi]

Yes, whenever I travel, I always listen to their songs because it perfectly fits with the buildings and clouds passing by me.

[@deathkampdrone]

he is so right about the swedish confidence in music. they have a knack for good music. even their language has a melodic quality. lots of love and admiration from kjöpenhamn

[@drdoom1384]

I love him, too. He's so calm and thoughtful. He's phenomenal! I agree with everything he's about. I look like I listen to the radio dept because I do. Ever had that feeling?

[@Eyeinthesky2012]

I love this band!

[@happygraveart]

This man is a genius!

[@MayLaurens]

I feel so creepy watching this and smiling like an idiot, I love him so much

[@stdrum-nb6qr]

May Laurens hes so good

[@tygertyger711]

Such a wonderfully chill band. I love his hat!

[@InternetSlaveMaster]

Love how happy he gets when he's looking at his new record

[@avail0219]

so cuteeeeeeeeee. looking forward to new single and new album

[@video.treasures]

I downloaded this whole album the night before I took a trip to Colorado, definatly good travel music!

[@Godsaveshella]

8:07 If he liked song The Sweetest Ache - If i Could Shine, i love to listen his cover.

[@fabriciorosso9807]

I can't wait for the new album

[@HakanYldrm]

i melted by the video

[@NostalgiCrazy]

He is so cute lol ;)

[@XxxkenzaxxX]

I like how he thinks. I don't find that he's pretentious, I think he's just being realistic.

[@redguitar69]

I write music as well and I don't consider myself anything really I just write music, whatever my mood dictates! ... That being said, I love these guys!

[@andersondepaiva]

that's right Johan... I really "travel" while listening to The Radio Dept.

[@nickjuarez4062]

If he knew the environments I listen to their music in, I think he’d be pretty happy with it

[@TheMel0203]

love him!

[@helloofiree]

It's a shame that Johan's not really into shoegazey stuff anymore. He really didn't have to say that in the interview, considering you could tell from the fact that their sound started to drift farther away from that 'Lesser Matters' sound, as more albums were released. Maybe there's a chance that the new MBV album released last year resparked his interest in that kind of stuff? :D I can only hope,, haha

[@BAlva8]

Shoegazeable Dude. They were always considered a pop band, and the wrote pop records with a few elements of "shoegaze". I never considered them a complete shoegaze band, just a slow/sad core kind of band that arranged pop songs. Also Johan was mostly into early 90's dance music.

[@owo-yx9gw]

Where did they disappear to

[@LiberioC]

I used to be a big fan of them, right now? I don't know, but still, they are a great band!

[@lovehappiness3911]

He is adorable...

[@Galuna500]

He says he loves Washed Out and Best Coast. So do I. My music tastes are logical !

[@1292liam]

and Tycho

[@vanishing_girl]

going on 3 years now and still no album lol

[@Panoramicromantic1]

Truth is in all countries most of the music is either trash or mediocre including America. Sweden has been producing more artists that are worthy of note. This band and the Mary Onettes are are indicating good things coming out of that country. Making this Swedish American proud.

[@valycoop]

idk man...there are tons of good bands/music from America...ie Wild Nothing, Beach House, Diiv, Washed Out, Black Marble....sooo many more!! most of the music is good, just tune it to the right channels and you get 'em

[@tbwatch88]

duh you love MBV.

[@mremppu94]

I came to this video expecting a strip show... I am severely disappointed

[@XSavagerampageX]

But you're mine anyway! ;)

[@acidjames]

hi, do you serve pretentiousness ? :)