The Vanjas

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“On top of the majestic sound of this solid rocknroll band, Vanja Lo takes us into a world filled with romance and hopeful dreams. “I Love Joey” is a love story. It´s about loving someone from a distance and that moment when you realize all you can do is to give in to that affection. Listening to this song will make you feel elated, in love and 16.” 

The Vanjas started the year with releasing the smashing success track “My Girls” 

“My Girls” was added on the prestigious  Spotify – playlist NEW MUSIC FRIDAY – USA 
They also entered the VIRAL top 50 US-chart at Nr 14 ! as well as the Swedish Viral chart
– That lead to national radio P3 in Sweden adding them on rotation.

 – Several important music blogs, including renowned Uk-music publication “Popjustice” which put the track on their “best of” new releases NMF-Spotify-list ,  highlighted The Vanjas release – 

New upcoming single ” I Love Joey” is again mixed by Phat Fabe (The Ark, Teddybears, Titiyo, Robyn).
Since forming, this Stockholm based quartet has delivered a dazzling mix of rhythm ‘n’ blues, pop, soul och rock ‘n’ roll. Comparisons have been made to The Sonics, The Hives and Blondie.After hundreds of live performances in Sweden and across Europe, opening for Patti Smith och The Sonics, several singles and a self-produced album, “The Vanjas” have now joined forces with Rehn Music Group.

TOUR PLAN 2018: (confirmed)
15 May BREMEN – Litfass – DE
16 May DÜSSELDORF – The Tube – DE
17 May HAMBURG – Monkeys Music Club – DE
18 May BERLIN – Wild at Heart – DE
19 May LEIPZIG – Pool Garden – DE
20 May STUTTGART – Goldmark’s – DE
25 may – Kalmar, Söderports Café – SWE
26 may – Oskarshamn, Clarion Hotel Post – SWE
29/30 June – Karlslundsfestivalen – Bollnäs – SWE
06 july- Borlänge, Peace & Love – SWE
11 july – Nyhamn, Mariebergsgården – SWE
14 july – Bonaventura Fest – ESP
25 july – Örebro, Sommarscen – SWE
26 july – Linköping, Lorient – SWE

Some mentions about  last single “My Girls”

“My Girls” – a 60s infused pop track that seamlessly blends blues, soul, and rock with class 
– Aupium

“If you are already suffering pre-Monday morning blues – My Girls – has a simplicity and heart-lifting vibe that will dispel those darkening clouds and leave the world looking a far better place than was the case two and three quarter minutes earlier.”
– Emerging Indie Bands

“The song is a brilliant mix of 50s rock, 60s girlbands, and ACTUAL Christmas music. There’s a lot to love here, and we love every bit of it.”
– Scandipop

(Some reviews of live performances and earlier releases)
“Imagine Little Richard and Blondie having a love child. That child would sound like The Vanjas. The quartet has taken everything that was fun during the 50’s and 60’s and invented something new.”
– Anna Engström, U-port, hymn.se 2/8 2015
“During a few fantastic, crazy and wild moments I wonder to myself if I’ve experienced anything like this since… well, since I heard The Hives for the first time”
-Dennis Andersson, Barometern
“In The Vanjas backpack, Larry Williams 50’s rock is hanging out with Blondies 70’s. British The Who is also among the influences as are American The Sonics.”
– Lollo Asplund, Corren
“The Vanjas are world class in their genre, together with bands like Detroit Cobras and The Jim Jones Revue.
– Peter Sjöblom Tidningen kulturen