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Toxicon

by Vargen

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The hum-worthy Toxicon is the third single on Vargen’s (translated as ”The Wolf”) upcoming fourth self-titled album where he debuts with original songs. It’s a playful track driven by a a lounge-inspired beat that invokes the sensation of strolling down the catwalk at the pinnacle of your career, always just a few steps away from falling down. The song’s title is a clever wordplay blending ”toxic” and ”icon,” a fusion reminiscent of how a celebrity can sometimes exude a toxic aura.

Concealed beneath the moniker is Reine Johansson’s skill, an artist with origins in the rock and punk domains, and a history that includes working as a fire-eater and even directing a circus.

Through 9 tracks the coming album takes the listener on a ride with among many others the Nick Cave-esque The Bullfighter and Them Cats – which features a guest appearance by Swedish guitar legend Jojje Wadenius. The album will be out on November 10th.

Pre-order link Vinyl/CD: www.bengans.se/cgi-bin/ibutik/AIR_ibutik.fcgi?funk=visa_artikel&artnr=4308962

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TOXICON

You go!
Ba-ba-pa-pa
Ba-ba-ba-pa-pa-pa-pa
Ba-ba-ba-ba-pa-pa, you go
Late night show (oh-oh-oh)
Boo-bo-bo-boo
Bo-bo-bo-bo-bo-boo
Poster on a teenage wall

Old days are gone
Time to move on
Away from them and those
A dim silhouette
Mic n’ cigarette
Oh, that iconic pose
Halfway through the closet
'tween the yellow, red, gold and green
You’re composin’ your toxic queen

You go
Ba-ba-pa-pa
Ba-ba-ba-pa-pa-pa-pa
A star just wanna be born

With a flick of the switch
Wicked witch
BOO! HIT! & POW!
With your honey sweet tongue
and a huge set of lungs
Everyone took a bow

Ba-ba-pa-pa
Ba-ba-ba-pa-pa-pa-pa
Ba-ba-ba-ba-pa-pa, you go
Late night show (oh-oh-oh)
Boo-bo-bo-boo
Bo-bo-bo-bo-bo-boo
Poster on a teenage wall
will never grow old

Old gods and new
Still got the clue, now
Who do you do?
“In a world that’s gone wrong
it’s just a matter of thongs”
’s what he wrote, the old goat
The loudest and the proudest
An outlet for the outcast dream, yeah
Decomposin’ the toxic queen

You go
Ba-ba-pa-pa
Ba-ba-ba-pa-pa-pa
A star just wanna be born
Don’t wanna grow old
Oh, oh…
Flick of the switch
Wicked witch
Flick of the switch

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released September 8, 2023
Written by Reine Johansson.
Produced and mixed by Fredrik Larnemo, Recordia, Varberg, Sweden.
Mastered by Thomas Eberger at Stockholm Mastering.
Artwork: Reine Johansson, photo: Märta Sylvander
(P) © All rights reserved - Vargen Music

Musicians:
Reine Johansson – lead & backing vocals
Per Bengtsson – lead & rhythm guitars
Andreas Alm – acoustic guitar
Dag Hallberg – keys
Christian Kullberg – bass
Klas Assarsson – drums & percussion
Märta Sylvander – backing vocals
Fredrik Larnemo – additional arrangements

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Vargen Varberg, Sweden

Over the recent years the Swedish singer-songwriter and Bob Dylan interpreter Vargen, has carved a reputation for infusing his music with mystery and raw emotions. After releasing his debut album of original work, a self-titled project promoted by a concert video, Vargen gained widespread attention from the international indie press, with coverage from Earmilk, Vents, The Big Takeover and more. ... more

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