Ariston Anderson on Peter, Bjorn & John

"The band, which has now been together for ten years, is back and bigger than ever with their fifth album, Living Thing, which releases on March 31st. Last week, the band performed an exclusive set in New York City, part of the W Hotel's Wonderlust Live tour. The series … will be documented at each stop by legendary photographer Mick Rock. They played 90% of songs from the new album to a ballroom full of fans, and finished the night with a special performance of 'Young Folks.' With three upcoming tours, we can tell they're going to be the soundtrack for many an upcoming dance party. It's good old-fashioned, drink champagne, clap your hands, stomp your feet, get down and dance pop. The band proves once again they're a master of indie samplers. Their new single, 'Nothing to Worry About,' which Kanye West premiered on his blog, has a surreal childlike chorus backing the head-bopping hit. Living Thing is a staple record for the spring because it doesn't take itself too seriously. It's able to incorporate the fun Swedish undertones of their old work, but is also something entirely new" ("Q&A with Swedish Pop Trio Peter, Bjorn & John," Huffington Post, 3/25/09).