Major Major

Major Major

Major Major is the name used by at least three different acts: a four-piece UK alterna-pop group signed to Groove Labs, a Swedish alternative electro-acoustic songwriter signed to Background Noise, and an indie-rock quartet from Melbourne, Australia.

UK alterna-pop group

The UK Major Major are a four-piece band who play an alterna-pop style that combines quirky indie-rock elements with a more accessible pop feel. Their sound features soaring vocals and spacey keyboards, and the songs are described as having a Muse-like quality in places. The group signs to Groove Labs and records with local producer Lars Goransson. They are associated with an upcoming debut album in the material provided.

Swedish songwriter project

The Swedish Major Major is a solo project built around one musician working with both digital and acoustic tools. The songs are recorded at home and tend to sound rough and unpolished, while still remaining vibrant and eclectic. The music draws comparisons with Sparklehorse, Stina Nordenstam and Damien Jurado, and it sometimes includes guest vocalists. The project is linked to the label Background Noise.

Melbourne indie-rock quartet

The Melbourne Major Major is an indie-rock four-piece formed in 2006 and later disbanded. The band releases two EPs: a self-titled EP and Great Leagues from 2008. Early material is based around Weezer-inspired indie-pop, but the group later moves toward a broader, baroque rock sound, as heard on the track “The Beast”.