The Stomachmouths
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1984 |
| Defunct | 1987 |
| Headquarters | Stockholm , Sweden |
| Products | Garage punk music |
The Stomachmouths were a garage punk ensemble from Stockholm, Sweden, active during the 1980s. Established in 1984, they stood out as one of the first truly authentic garage bands within the European revival movement. Together with fellow Stockholm group the Crimson Shadows, they were instrumental in faithfully recreating the distinctive sound and aesthetic of 1960s American garage rock. Their independently issued initial single swiftly attracted global recognition, elevating their status in underground music circles across both the United Kingdom and the United States. The band embarked on numerous tours throughout Europe, featured on German television broadcasts, and garnered notable attention from Italian press outlets.
Initially formed as a four-piece, Anna Nystrom became part of the lineup in 1985. By 1987, Lars Kjellen and Pär Stavborg left to establish the Livingstones. Jens Lindberg, previously associated with the Crimson Shadows and High-Speed V, stepped in to handle bass duties during their final recordings and tours. Following his time with the band, frontman Stefan Kéry launched the influential independent label Xotic Mind/Subliminal Sounds.
Members
- Stefan Kery – vocals and guitar
- Martin Skeppholm – drums
- Lars Kjellen – guitar
- Pär Stavborg – bass
- Anna Nystrom – organ
- Jens Lindberg – bass (1987)
LPs
- Something Weird (1986, Got to Hurry Records 101)
- In Orbit (1987, Got to Hurry Records 102)
Singles
- This Is..... 7-inch single (1985, Sunlight Records, 196025-01)
- I'm Going Away 7-inch EP (1986, Got to Hurry Records 201)
Compilations
- Wild Trip 12-inch LP (1987, Voxx Records 200.040)
- Born Losers CD (2003, Subliminal Sounds, SUBCD6/KOOKS CD008SS)
Compilation appearances
- "Something Weird", Declaration of Fuzz LP, Glitterhouse Records, RP 10663, 1986
- "That's Cool That's Trash", Blizzard Beat cassette, Straight from the Groveyard magazine, 1987
- "Almost There", Dimensions Of Sound LP, Mystery Scene Records, MS 1001, 1987
- "Speed Freak", The Secret Team LP, Voxx Records, VXS 200.039, 1988
- "Ugly Me/Girl Now!" (live), Misty Lane Records, Weird Out! LP, MISTY 018, 1993
- "Dr. Syn", Be a Caveman CD, Voxx Records, 2000
External links
- Interview with Stefan Kery, June 2003
- The Stomachmouths - Born Losers on AnthologyRecordings.com