The Radio Dept. is a Swedish dream pop band signed originally signed to Lab… Read Full Bio ↴The Radio Dept. is a Swedish dream pop band signed originally signed to Labrador Records and now release under their own label, Just So!. They have released four full length albums, and a series of singles and EPs. The band originated in Malmö, Sweden.

In 1995, The Radio Dept. was formed by Elin Almered and Johan Duncanson (who were old school friends). The name was taken from a gas station/radio repair shop in Lund, Sweden, which had a large sign with the name Radioavdelningen, ("The Radio Department" in Swedish) hanging outside their shop.

Since 1995 members have been coming and going and at some points there has never really been a Radio Department at all.
Martin Carlberg and Johan Duncanson started playing together in 1998 and decided to use the name The Radio Dept. Since then the band has done lots of gigs and lots of recordings. The Radio Dept. recorded 4-tracks in friends' living rooms or at home, in smelly warehouse, in demo studios with blinking fluorescent lightning and at schools.

In the autumn of 2001 Lisa Carlberg and Per Blomgren (Bass & drums respectively), joined the band and they started rehearsing in the way bands so often do. Soon afterwards they were all joined by Daniel Tjader on the keyboards. Their recordings were sent to the music magazine Sonic and got a nice review. They were also on the free CD sampler that comes with the magazine. That's where Labrador Records discovered and learned to love the band. Now they're a part of Swedish indie label, Comings and goings

Original band member, Elin Almered, left the band before the recording of The Radio Dept.'s debut (lesser matters), but still made an appearance singing vocals for "Strange Things Will Happen".

Per Blomgren, Drummer, left the band before the release of Lesser Matters. The band opted instead for digital assistance with regards to drums & percussions for their songs.

Lisa Carlberg, bassist, departed from the Radio Dept soon after the release of "This past week EP". The band no longer felt the need for a member that solely specialized in bass. The band was taking a new direction and preparing for their second album, "Pet Grief", which wouldn't require a member that played bass guitar.

The current line up of the band is:
Johan Duncanson (Guitar & Vocals), Martin Carlberg(Guitar) and Daniel Tjäder (Keyboards & Synth) (2006).

More details can be found on the radio dept. website: theradiodept.com.

Record Labels.

Slottet:
Created in 2001, this is the Radio Dept's original label. Created & managed by the band themselves. They published and distributed their own recordings in order to spread their music to the world.
The "Against The Tide EP" & coveted "Annie Laurie EP" were both released on this label in 2002.
At sporadic moments over the years, whenever the band have wanted to release something quickly or for free, they'd do so through the Slottet label (e.g. bachelor Kisses in 2008).

Labrador :
After the success of the self released records and some glittering reviews in local publications, several major labels came calling. The Radio Dept. rejected most of these offers and instead signed with Labrador records. Although the band don't consider themselves connected ideologically or musically with Labrador and the other bands on the label, they have much respect for the label which has officially become the home of The Radio Dept.

Shelflife records:
Shelflife are an american indie label that operate on a similar philosophy to that of Sarah Records. They select highly innovative, creative & melodic bands and offer them transatlantic distribution. Several labrador bands had achieved success through shelflife, so it seemed an obvious choice to use them again for the distribution of 'Lesser Matters'. No futher Radio Dept records were released through shelflife.

Rex records:
Rex records was an London based experimental indie label started by an ex-XL employee. The aim was to release demos and promote leftfield indie music. Only two Radio Dept. records were released on Rex, Why Won't You Talk About It and the rare Liebling 7".

XL Recordings:
During 2004/05, XL funded, distributed and promoted The Radio Dept.
During this short partnership 4 records were released. Lesser Matters, Where Damage Isn't Already Done, Why Won't You Talk About It? and Ewan. A short european tour was organised for the band as well as lots of press and an appearance on an XL compilation with the likes of Ratatat & MIA.

Track & Field Records:
Track & Field are another London based record label that took a chance on The Radio Dept.
In 2006 Track & Field were employed to distribute Pet Grief in the UK. They also promoted the band and planned for an extensive UK tour. This plan was abandoned and a series of special one-off London shows were organised to supplant the tour.

Pony Canyon:
After years as an experienced distributor of DVD's & kids toys, Pony Canyon, tried their hand at promoting & distributing indie records. So far they've only distributed a special edition of Pet Grief in Japan.

Soundtrack
Three tracks by the Radio Dept. have been featured on the Sophia Coppola's film Marie Antoinette (2006). They are: Pulling our Weight, Keen on Boys, I Don't Like It Like This.

13 Lost & Found
The Radio Dept. Lyrics

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I'm scared when I'm at home
In my apartment on my own
It's changing colors through the day
It don't bother me when I'm ok

But now when all is changed around
I'm buried in the lost and found

I like to watch things on tv
And tell your ghost to let me be
I know I can choose a different life
And be off with you tonight

But where you are going I cannot follow
I know you hate this but I hold on
To this life that I embrace
Despite amusements that I chase
So I'll see you some day

I'll see you some day
See you some day

Overall Meaning

The Radio Dept.'s song 13 Lost & Found is a song that reflects the feeling of being lost in one's own thoughts and feelings. The lyrics describe a fear of being alone in one's apartment, where the colors seem to change throughout the day. However, this fear is not present when everything is okay. But now, with everything changed around them, they feel buried and lost in their own emotions.

The singer of the song finds solace in watching things on TV and asking the ghost of their beloved to let them be. They realize they have the choice to live a different life, to be with the person they miss so much. However, they also realize that they cannot follow them, and they must hold on to this life they have embraced, despite the fleeting distractions and amusements they chase. The song ends with a note of hope, that they will see their loved one someday.

The lyrics of the song are very relatable and provide insight into the emotions of someone dealing with grief and loss. The simple yet powerful melody enhances the feeling of being lost and alone. The lyrics are open to interpretation, and the song can resonate with different people in different ways.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm scared when I'm at home
I experience fear when I am in my house

In my apartment on my own
I am by myself in my apartment

It's changing colors through the day
The colors in my apartment change throughout the day

It don't bother me when I'm ok
These changes don't affect me when I am doing well

But now when all is changed around
However, in the current circumstances when everything has changed

I'm buried in the lost and found
I feel lost and overwhelmed

I like to watch things on tv
I enjoy watching things on TV

And tell your ghost to let me be
I request your memory to leave me alone

I know I can choose a different life
I am aware that I can change my life

And be off with you tonight
I could leave and be with you tonight

But where you are going I cannot follow
However, I cannot follow you to where you are going

I know you hate this but I hold on
I understand that you dislike this, but I still hold on to my current life

To this life that I embrace
I accept and welcome my current life

Despite amusements that I chase
Even though I engage in activities to distract or entertain myself

So I'll see you some day
I hope to see you again someday

I'll see you some day
I'll see you some day

See you some day
See you some day

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I'm scared when I'm at home
In my apartment on my own
It's changing colors through the day
It don't bother me when I'm ok

But now when all is changed around
I'm buried in the lost and found

I like to watch things on tv
And tell your ghost to let me be
I know I can choose a different life
And be off with you tonight

But where you are going I cannot follow
I know you hate this but I hold on
To this life that I embrace
Despite amusements that I chase
So I'll see you some day
I'll see you some day
See you some day

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But where you are going I cannot follow
I know you hate this but I hold on
To this life that I embrace
Despite amusements that I chase
So I'll see you some day
I'll see you some day
See you some day

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