Origin: Stockholm, Sweden
Decades: 2000's
Peter Bjorn and John were formed in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1999. Made up of members Peter Moren on vocals, guitar, and harmonica; Bjorn Yttling on vocals, bass, vocals, and keyboards; and John Eriksson on drums, percussion, and vocals, the band is influenced by the sounds of classic '60s baroque pop, power pop, and new wave, but the guys aren't revivalists. Instead they created some of the most exciting and original indie rock of the mid-2000s. The band began playing gigs soon after forming and quickly began... Read More