Weeping Willows


Weeping Willows is a Swedish indie rock group that started in 1995.

History

The band's first two albums are primarily influenced by the popular music of the late 1950s to early 1960s. With their third album Into the Light, Weeping Willows took a stylistic turn towards a more modern sound with alternative rock leanings.
Singer Magnus Carlson has also made albums as a solo artist and sang with fellow Swedish band West End Girls on a cover of the Pet Shop Boys' single "What Have I Done to Deserve This?" in 2008.
The lyrics typically deal with unhappy love, loneliness and heart-ache.
In the end of August 2006 Weeping Willows were the 99th most successful band in Sweden since 1985 at the list Tracks.
In 2005 they were the at place 80 on the most played bands in the Swedish radio. Most played songs are "Touch Me" and "Stairs"
The band has collaborated with Oasis member Andy Bell on several occasions. Weeping Willows guitarist/keyboardist Niko Röhlcke has also collaborated with English guitarist and singer/songwriter Marty Willson-Piper on a project called MOAT. They are currently working on their second release.

Members

Current members

Albums

Singles