Him Kerosene was a Swedish 1990s alternative rock band founded in Luleå.
History
Him Kerosene started in 1991, at first playing pop music inspired by The Beatles and The Smiths, although the band would later be known for a harder and more dynamic sound. The band's home town Luleå had many rehearsal studios and several bands were around, with members from one band often contributing to another. This was especially clear in the case of Him Kerosene, which during its lifetime saw members from several other famous Swedish bands. Two of the members in the first lineup, Kristofer Åström and Pelle Gunnerfeldt, were from the prominent hardcore band Fireside and this increased media attention.
In 1995 local record company Ampersand Records released Him Kerosene's first album Recorder. Bear Quartet members Johan Forsling and Mattias Alkberg contributed with some of the music and lyrics. Forsling also became a Him Kerosene member for a brief period, replacing Kristofer Åström as he and Pelle Gunnerfeldt left the band.
After releasing the EP Caper on Birdnest Records and playing at several festivals during 1996, Him Kerosene got a new record deal with Telegram Records. The single Loser Outfit, the EP Whatever Gets You By and finally the album Start. Stop. followed.
Discography
Him Kerosene played energetic, melodious high-tempo rock with hardcore influences. They once described their music as "punk for the working class".