Copenhagen duo PBSM have released their new EP ‘Rainbow Girl’.

The alt-rockers recently established their own studio in Copenhagen to work with drummer Lasse Herbst on the EP, re-recording several teams adding layers to compositions before stripping them back to create an addictively hazy 80’s fuelled 5 track release.

Speaking of the EP’s influence, the band explained: “I guess we are an inspirational mess haha! Working out of our studio in Copenhagen we seek inspirations everywhere – lately, we’ve been digging a lot of afrobeat, 70’s african disco and obscure roots – apart from our favourite go-to period: the 80’s UK music scene! Anyways, working on the Rainbow Girl EP summer/autumn 2018 this collection of tracks probably played a huge role in writing the songs and setting the scene/moods for the songs.”

Now, let’s delve into 5 (or shall we say 7…) tracks that influenced the band’s latest EP release!

Viagra Boys – Down in the Basement
We know that somehow and somewhere there’s room for a saxophone in our music. Until then, we listen to how Viagra Boys manage to fit it in.

Don Henley – Boys of Summer
It’s summer all year round – so always a huge inspiration to listen to this track. This and Rick Springfield.

Beastie Boys – Sabotage
We always kick off our sessions with this track. If recording during the weekend we might add ‘You Gotta Fight For Your Right to Party’ to the mix.

H.E.R. – Feel A Way and/or Cautious Clay – Cold War
We are huge fans of the density, organic and (at times) minimal approach in beats, r&b and neo-soul. The nighttime soundscapes, the vocal flow and how these are being showcased and produced here. Not sure how it translates to our music, but a heavy influence for sure!

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club – Spread Your Love’ and/or Madonna – Like A Prayer
The world needs rock ‘n’ roll and this is it. The energy, the build, the message. Share the fun…

You can stream PBSM’s new EP ‘Rainbow Girl’ via Spotify below: