Meet Dennis Lyxzén, former frontman of Refused, together with Vidar Burman Melin, drummer of Kjells Bänk, and Alice Elveros, bassist and singer of Röda Naglar, in a conversation about what courage means in their musical lives. The moderator is Per Strömbro.
"Courage is about following your own inner voice. To dare to do things your way. To find strength in being different." These are the words of Dennis Lyxzén, frontman of Refused in the 1990s, the Umeå-based hardcore band that fought for its beliefs with passionate lyrics about Marxism, animal rights and straight edge.
In the conversation about standing up for your cause, showing artistic boldness and courage, Dennis meets two representatives of a new generation of committed musicians. Thoughts on the concept of courage are discussed with two representatives of the young committed music scene; Vidar Burman Melin in Kjells Bänk, a young punk band that has made a name for itself on Skellefteå's music scene, and Alice Elveros, one of the three tough punk girls in Röda Naglar. What does it take to maintain your integrity and do your thing in an industry that can make tough demands on adaptation and standardization?
Of course, there will also be live music - Kjells Bänk delivers punk in an unplugged version.
Podcast tip in SR: Dennis Lyxzén - Refused, the revolt and restlessness https://www.sverigesradio.se/avsnitt/dennis-lyxzen-refused-revolten-och-rastlosheten
Photo Lyxzén: Sara Almgren
Background image ("All four members of Refused performing live"): Andywallxyz by CC license
