Since debuting in 2022, Dina Ögon have maintained a remarkable consistency, releasing a trio of smart, tightly crafted pop albums infused with Tropicalia, soul, and indie pop with a slightly retro feel. What’s more, they’ve done so on a schedule reminiscent of the ’60s, delivering a new LP annually through 2024.
That Människobarn, their fourth outing, is a double album is likely the only reason for their absence in 2025, and it’s worth the wait. Over 13 tracks, the Swedish quartet hones their signature mix, pairing intricate, sometimes cerebral melodies and grooves with a warm hi-fi sheen that recalls the heyday of ’70s studio craft. Highlight “Där huden är tunnast” is a perfect distillation of this, with its propulsive soft rock feel and…