Summer Camp

Beginning as cloak'n'dagger spirits, lost deep in the e-shrubbery and World Wide Web, Summer Camp initially claimed to be six Swedish teens (eventually the world discovered them as singer-songwriter Jeremy Warmsley and music journalist Elizabeth Sankey). A married couple fascinated by the pop culture of the USA (generally '50s to '90s), they spout deluges of vintage pop vignettes. Some, such as “Veronica Sawyer” and “Brian Krakow”, are inspired by the twosome's love of film/TV, but others are simply detailed, wry jaunts into the macabre (“I Want You”) or romantic downfalls (countless tracks). Generally performing in smaller venues, their summery indie-pop/nostalgia-wave tunes rumble with 10-tonne weight. They're adept at sculpting chunky hooks and infectious earworms – the kind that'll remain with you for weeks – and when given the intimacy that a club or bar venue offers, the duo are able to form bonds with ease. It's like a pair of your best mates strumming away on stage, interacting with the crowd, crackin' wise and joking about with each other. Like their music, it's light, whimsical but offers an intense edge.
Recently, with the advent of their soundtrack to the Clueless documentary Beyond Clueless, they've been performing with a projector, cranking out clips form bona fide classics and John Hughes flicks. Dressed to the nines á la '80s fashionistas (pastel suits and pencil skirts are commonplace), they're a perfect AV spectacle. Not only do they peddle magnificent sonic wares, but they also ensure that any evening is embedded into your long-term memory.