Kristoffer Ragnstam @ Joe's Pub 4/4: Come Again

Despite illness, Kristoffer Ragnstam made a great effort earlier this month at Joe's Pub in New York. I have been waiting quite a while to see the Swede in person, and though Joe's Pub isn't the ideal place to see a show, I still had to reign myself in from absolutely losing my shit on those sleep inducing velvet couches during 'Breakfast by the Mattress.' A big thanks to Kristoffer for braving a nasty sickness, he was in the hospital the night before, and making my night.

Kristoffer has a unique sound that bounces from pop, dance, to slower Elliott Smith type music. On stage, the Gothenburg born singer has the distinct swagger of fellow Swedish musicians The Hives, but with a laced bashfulness that perhaps reveals his beginnings as a solo drummer, crashing in the studio he worked at after long nights spent alone perfecting his music. April 4th's set was short and sweet and bound with the promise of larger audiences.

MP3: 'Breakfast by the Mattress'