Massmedia

Massmedia was a classic punk band from Sundsvall, Sweden[1] who recorded their first EP during Christmas 1978 at Torkhold, a bomb shelter at Västermalms gymnasium,[2] which was also used for the early punk concert in Sundsvall.[2]

Not to be confused with mass media.
Massmedia
OriginSundsvall
Years active1978
LabelsMassproduktion

In February 1979 they released their first album on their own label Massproduktion.[3] It had a print run of 492 numbered copies and is now regarded as a collector's item.[2]

Even before they released their first EP, they recorded the single "Das Jazz/Jag vill inget".[4] It was recorded in the rehearsal room[5] with Jan Zachrisson from Diestinct.[2]

Discography
  • "Das Jazz", single, 1979[6]
  • "Massmedia", EP, 1979[6]
  • "Sista ackordet", LP, 1980[6]
  • "Ingen hets", EP, 1980[6]

Collections
  • "Sundsvallspunk Vol. 1", 1979[6]
  • "Andra Bränder", 1981[6]
  • "Killed By 7 Inch", 1996[6]
  • "Vägra Raggarna Benzin - Punk Från Provinserna 78-82 Vol. I", 1998[6]
  • "Punksvall 1979-80", 2003[6]
  • "Svenska punkklassiker", 2003[6]
  • "Bloodstains Across Sweden No. 3", 1998[6]
  • "Bloodstains Across Sweden"[6]
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References
  1. Teenage Depression nr2 - 79
  2. Massproduktion - History
  3. Swedish Punk: Massmedia
  4. Discogs: Massmedia
  5. Massmedia - Das Jazz / Jag Vill Ingenting
  6. Musicbrainz: Massmedia
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