You probably don’t think of punk rock when you think of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” Loki’s Folly is ready to take on your favorite holiday music.
Annie (21), Nissa (16) and Oskar (11), this Minneapolis based sibling band takes the classic Christmas tune and bends it into a high octane punk statement that is equally nostalgic and rebellious. That isn’t just a cover though, it’s a complete sonic reinvention of their version, which you’ll find on the forthcoming A Punk Rock Christmas compilation.
It’s not that they are young or related, though, that makes Loki’s Folly special, it’s their extraordinary musical chemistry. Inspired by bands like Sleater Kinney, they have fashioned a sound that is greatly innovative yet deeply authentic, incorporating unexpected elements like Swedish kulning.
Their street credibility speaks volumes: No small feat for a young band is catching the attention of legendary producer Steve Albini and getting a spot on a compilation on Hygh Tension Records/Virgin Music Group.
It’s not just a holiday novelty track — this is an act of bravery from a group of musicians who are reimagining what punk can be. Musical rebellion has no age limit, and sometimes the most interesting art is found where it is least expected: in Loki’s Folly.
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