The Cardigans have taken their talents to a new frontier: TikTok.
The Swedish rock band’s first post stitches together a scene from The Office where Andy (Ed Helms) sings their hit song “Lovefool” with footage of the group’s current iteration.
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Their new social media account appears as they prepare to celebrate the release of a new two-part compilation of B-sides, The Rest Of The Best, Vol. 1 & 2. The record, out September 6th, was remastered by Ryan Smith at Bergen Sound. It will see both a physical and digital release, the CD version arriving with a 16-page photo booklet compiling images by the band’s longtime photographer Martin Bogren
“Now our audience can listen through all B sides in chronological order and it’s a pure joy to reminisce all the way back to 1993,” The Cardigans shared in a statement. “It’s almost like a forgotten record, or rather four. We hope you’ll enjoy the 13 year ride!”
Yesterday, The Cardigans also shared a new lyric video for “Lovefool.” Written by Peter Svensson and frontwoman Nina Persson, the song was first released in 1996, but peaked at No. 2 on the U.S. Singles Chart following a re-release in 1997. The clip, directed by Maximiliam Asplund Gernandt, features a routine from dancer Benitha Kjellbom choreographed by Alice Gernandy.
The new releases follow a 2023 resurgence for the veteran rockers prompted by success on TikTok. Last year, a sped-up remix of The Cardigans’ song “Step On Me” gained viral traction. The group released their own official sped-up remix of the track in April 2023. The original version appeared on the group’s third studio album, First Band On The Moon.
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