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Published 2026-09-23 06:00

"Kanadensaren Garett Gunderson bjuder på 9 popdängor på nya 'Anywhere Anytime', som andas både 70- och 80-tal i olika former, men med det gemensamma att det är trallvänligt och stampa-i-takten-pop med rockig framtoning. Dessutom med träffsäkra refränger och röstmässigt också som en delikatess i genren harmonisk gitarrpop, och inte minst emellanåt, en typisk Roger McGuinn-gitarr som förgyller hela anrättningen, och dessutom en hel del drag av The Cars från tiden det begav sig."

- Torbjörn Berlin / Berlin Calling -

"Garett Gundersons sång, texter och musikaliska sound får i min inre stereoanläggning mig att tänka på Doobie Brothers, Michael McDonalds solo-album, samt Glenn Freys skönaste låtar från 80-talet. Det är en supersnygg lyxig samling sånger som jag faller för direkt. Både själ och hjärta, ja, begreppet soul finns på samtliga 9 låtar. Tänk er Steely Dan och Donald Fagans lyrik och sound. Då har vi Garett Gunderson, fastän på sitt alldeles egna sätt att skapa bra modern soulig rockmusik med västkustens allra bästa hjärtliga humör."

- Micheles Kindh / Blaskan -

"This album marks Garett Gunderson’s 2nd collaboration with acclaimed producer Stew Kirkwood (Justin Bieber, Keith Urban, Juno Award winner Celeigh Cardinal). Together, they’ve crafted a record that balances heartfelt intimacy with vibrant, radio ready energy."

- Kenneth Bremer / Blue Desert -

"There are 9 expressive, loosely modeled rock nuggets on Garett Gunderson’s sophomore showcase, 'Anywhere Anytime' produced by multi-instrumentalist Stew Kirkwood. There are moments of classic rock unity, but Garett manages to slather each tune with a signature sound all of his own. Lots of optimistic themes, cheerful melodies and good time feelings, which we can use these days."

- John Apice / Americana Highways -

"This is straightforward and harmonious pop music with a summery flair, matching the cover, and the current weather. But the musician is not only active in this genre, he is basically a visual artist, and so I read that he looks at his song design like paintings. Well, then I can consistently say that he created 9 expressive pictures with this album."

- Wolfgang Giese / Musik An Sich -

"Garett Gunderson's 'Anywhere Anytime' brings power pop in the vein of Moon Martin, Matt Keating, Matthew Sweet, Rembrandts, Gin Blossoms, Smithereens, and Dwight Twilley."

- John Gjaltema /Alt Country NL -

"What makes this album especially strong is the consistency. Anderson knows exactly what atmosphere he wants to create and effortlessly maintains it. This creates a record that you not only listen to, but in which you can can disappear. 'Anywhere Anytime' is an album that shows that simplicity and honesty are still the best ingredients for music that lasts."

- Fred Pach / Muziekwereld -

"Garett Gunderson's songs are sunny, the songs breathe energy. Producer Stew Kirkwood has turned the knobs up nicely and has opted for a pumping and recognizable sound. 9 songs with cheerful, energetic music."

- Jaks Schuit / Real Roots Café -

"3 years after the release of his debut record, ‘Constellations’, Canadian singer songwriter Garett Gunderson delivers the album ‘Anywhere Anytime’. It contains 9 own compositions that were recorded with the help of multi instrumentalist and producer Stew Kirkwood. We can hear catchy pop and rock songs that are inviting listeners to sing along.“

- Valére Sampermans / Rootstime -

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