Episode 217 - Telltale Signs: Parsing the Ace of Base Nazi Rumours (Side A)

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Before we begin, this episode contains the discussion of some fairly charged and unpleasant topics, including some deplorable ideas and music. Please be aware in advance that this show features some isolated samples and we’ve added them into this episode because we’re discussing a difficult topic and we trust our audience to exercise their own discretion. Hopefully you find this to be an informative and a cautionary journey. Enjoy!

Depending on how online you were in the early 2010s, you may have come across the odd story here or there about how Ulf Ekberg, keyboardist of Ace of Base, was part of a Nazi punk band called Commit Suiside in the early 80s. This, by his own admission, was indeed true. He has since signified his regret for this dark period and, we’re sure, hoped that would be the end of it.

Only it wasn’t. Rumour ... 

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