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Originally a singer with the idiosyncratic Swedish soul-ska-punk rock band Monster, Anders Wendin decided to go solo in 2002, taking the somewhat peculiar stage name of Moneybrother. Few could have predicted the success that was to follow. His debut album, Blood Panic, sold well and was panegyrically received by critics in Scandinavia, eventually earning him a Swedish Grammy and a sold-out German tour. As if that wasn't good enough, Moneybrother's live performances were frequently hailed as near-legendary events. Anders Wendin has a technically limited but highly characteristic voice, often resembling the rugged delivery of such greats as Joe Strummer and Bruce Springsteen. He also possesses extreme qualities as a frontman, singing his heart out with every single word that escapes his lips and making full use of his background as a theatrical actor. In concert, he is backed by a sizable and gifted band, including charismatic ex-Monster trombonist Victor Brobacke. Moneybrother's musica...