Johan Reinhold brand new 'Shoot Me Down' Remix EP - Released January 20th 2012....

February 5, 2012, by Steve Muscutt

After a plethora of adoring feedback relating to his debut single, 'Shoot Me Down', Johan Reinhold is back with a fantastic off-shoot Remix EP. Johan’s influences span the likes of Danger Mouse, Twin Shadow, Gayngs, Portishead, Daft Punk, Gorillaz and Wilco. If you’re a fan of perfectly produced electronic anthems, with a soulful twist and some incredible attention to detail, then Johan Reinhold will be a staple diet for your MP3 player. Hailing from Sweden, and after dabbling in the world of cinema, Johan has decided to take a different stance on his creative world and is now crafting incredible artistic masterpieces that blur all musical genre boundaries.

"I wanted to mix and play around with various styles like indie pop, French house, British rock and sprinkle that with some Swedish melancholy, taking me back to the sounds that really influenced my younger years." – Johan Reinhold

The Grammy-nominated, indie-electro-pop singer/songwriter has worked with some of the finest producers the music industry has to offer, from Owsey (famed for working with Birdy on her fabulous 'Skinny Love' in 2011), and Astma & Rocwell who produced the original 'Shoot Me Down' single (Icona Pop, Beatrice Eli, Josh Kumra, and Sunday Girl). Johan has worked with another one of Sweden's greatest producers, Mr. Lasse Mortén (Lykke Li, Peter Bjorn & John, Primal Scream) who laid the final touches on 'Shoot Me Down' with post-production and the final mix.

"It's been said my new song sounds a lot like Miike Snow with some Broken Bells, M83 and Lykke Li thrown in there – but I urge you to take a listen and come to your own conclusion." – Johan Reinhold

Click here to listen to the EP in its entirety.

What the Press are Saying:

AltSounds – “From the bustling Swedish Pop scene bursts forth an unbridled talent in Johan Reinhold and his new song ‘Shoot Me Down’ is your perfect introduction to his work. – 94%”

The Pop Sucker - "Shoot Me Down gave me eternal hope that good music is out there if you're willing to wait for it."

Alfitude - "I actually really like this- it sounds very different to a lot of the music I get sent, which makes it refreshing and new. And on top of that, it's a very slick production."

Always on Shuffle - "This one had me from the opening guitar riff/piano intro, and by the end of the chorus I was completely sold."

About The Artist

Johan Reinhold

Once in every generation someone comes along and changes everything. Johan Reinhold is not that someone, but he met the woman once… Then there was music! Johan Reinhold is a Swedish indie electro-pop singer/songwriter ready to re-introduce himself with the release of “Shoot Me Down”, a first taster of what is to come from the upcoming full-length debut ”Beautiful Loser”, metaphorically stripping... himself of the old Johan only to reveal a darker, more honest and reformed self. "It’s an instant sign that Reinhold is a talent not to be ignored. When he opens his mouth you not only become an immediate fan, but a devotee." – Alt Sounds "With its lush production and Johan’s beautiful vocal, “Shoot Me Down” is catchy enough to have you reaching for the repeat button more than once." – Allure Of Sounds "It might be classified as indie-electro-pop, but in the end it is good music with a lot of appeal. Reinhold is going to attract a wide range of fans – young and old." – KO Video "The song gave me eternal hope that good music is out there if you're willing to wait for it. A modern torch song for the ages." – The Pop Sucker "This one had me from the opening guitar riff/piano intro, and by the end of the chorus I was completely sold." – Always On Shuffle "The electric guitar that begins “Shoot Me Down” piqued my interest immediately, and Johan Reinhold’s skill at building up to and then getting heavy with the chorus makes the song a rewarding listen." – The Wounded Jukebox “I really really like this and I think many of you will too. Listen to “Shoot Me Down” and then, if you have any sense, download it for F-R-E-E!" – Fred Hystere "I actually really like this- it sounds very different to a lot of the music I get sent, which makes it refreshing and new. And on top of that, it’s a very slick production." – Alfitude "The electric guitar drew me in right away and his voice did not disappoint. He doesn’t sound foreign, but just the fact that he’s from Sweden makes me appreciate him a bit more." – Sunset in the Rearview "Shoot Me Down is the new single from Swedish singer/songwriter, Johan Reinhold. A great taster of what's to come from the artist." – Best in New Music

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