Heart-Shaped Box: Cro: British Rock In The Croatian Way

Oh wow, it's been a while since I wrote about perspective Croatian bands. I'm referring to this post about The Bambi Molesters. Actually, that was the ONLY post about perspective Croatian bands. And we have more than one.

This is the second post! :-)

Jonathan is a band from Rijeka. They exist since 2013 and have released one LP 'Bliss' and one maxi single 'Getting Closer Is Keeping Us Apart' since. They became an instant hit among indie music lovers, which is not very common in Croatia. Their touring schedule is getting more and more full. Why are they so interesting?

(Source: scuzz.co)

First of all, they sing in English. They sound like a British indie band (though the accent discloses them). And in case you don't know anything about the band and their members, it's not likely you'll automatically assume they're from this country. So when you find that out, you're astonished and proud.

Then, their songs and the whole actual concept are wonderful. Different song structures, layering, energy, sarcastic lyrics. Also, everything they do has a meaning (that's my weakness, I admit it). The name, the cover art... :

"The band's name reflects this idea of unity, Jonathan being a metaphorical single person with a blend of character traits and whimsies from each." (www.jonathanband.com)

"The album artwork is purposely “human” hand-painted (...). It represents our refusal to conform, or to believe that the way of living, thinking, and feeling about ourselves and the world, the one that’s served to us everywhere and everyday (presented by Microsoft, the global giant and dogma of our times) is the only truth and the best way to live. In fact it is far from it. Many times it’s the worst path you can choose. The X in the corner is saying that there is a way out, there is a right and a power to refuse, the right to shut it down." (scuzz.co)

To see the cover go listen to their awesome album!