Swedish post-rock quartet JUNODEF return with the release of their hypnotising new single Heights, out on now via AWAL. Instantly engaging, atmospheric soundscapes are able to soar effortlessly over the band’s signature spine-tingling sound. Karin Grönkvist’s (guitar / vocals) mesmerising lead vocals linger beautifully over the sombre back drop as unfurling melodies, distorted guitars, rumbling […]
Interview with Helga Arvesten – Next To You
In this interview spotlight, I chat with singer/songwriter Helga Arvesten about her latest project, motivations, challenges and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. Where are you from and what style music do you create? (In your own words, not necessarily in marketing terms or by popular genre classifications.) I was born […]
Interview with Louise Kulmala – Snow
In this interview spotlight, I chat with Swedish singer/songwriter Louise Kulmala about her motivations, challenges, her latest project and more. Find the full Q&A along with music and links below. The music video for Snow is below. You can find a Soundcloud playlist below the interview. Let’s dive a little deeper into You, the artist […]
Interview with Spiritual Machinery
Spiritual Machinery is a project created by Swedish musician Hakan Sunar. Initially it began as an outlet for Sunar’s minimalist techno compositions. Once he started working with other artists, Spiritual Machinery transformed from a side project to Sunar’s primary focus. The single E.K.G was listed as #3 by Swedish synth fanzine Synth.nu’s list of “Most […]
Interview with Jonas Källstrand – Break The Ice and Jane
In this interview spotlight, I chat with Jonas Källstrand about his latest project, motivations, challenges and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. Where are you from and what style of music do you create? (In your own words, not necessarily in marketing terms or by popular genre classifications.) I grew up in […]
Interview with Alezzandra – Bad Girl In Heaven, Good Girl In Hell
Propelled by her female empowerment narrative, poetic lyrics, psychedelic textures and enticing and expansive voice, Serbian/Swedish international recording artist, Alezzandra, reveals her new single, “Bad Girl in Heaven, Good Girl in Hell” and introduces her rich spectrum of emotion and eroticism. In this interview spotlight, I chat with Alezzandra about the new release, motivations, challenges […]
Interview with Petrus Nordh – Blank Piece of Paper
Petrus Nordh is an artist from Gothenburg, Sweden who has a hard grooving current sound that contains traces of new pop, retro funk and old soul. Using a guitar tuning of his own invention, he’s playing both guitar and bass at the same time and later adding vocals, keyboard and percussion. He writes about the […]
Interview with DAHLIA – Everywhere
Sweden based DAHLIA deliver in your face hard rock sounds. Their new single Everywhere happens to be inspired by one of my favorite shows, Stranger Things. Packing a stimulating wall of sound featuring passionate vocals, thick distorted guitars and enough energy to overwhelm your sensory system, Everywhere is the perfect addition to your indie/progressive/hard rock […]
Caroline Duke Interview – Mid Tenn Listens Podcast
Caroline Duke is a dark pop singer/songwriter from Stockholm, Sweden. She started writing songs at a very young age and began recording demos in her bedroom by age 16. Her debut EP Lovers and Madmen was released in 2016 (written by Caroline Duke. Produced by Dino Medanhovic). Everytime You Walk Away is the first single of the […]
Nina Söderquist Interview – Goodbye
In this interview spotlight, we chat with Nina Söderquist about her latest release, influences, challenges, music consumption preferences and more. Full Q&A along with links and a stream of Goodbye featuring Björn Skifs below. Let’s jump in with the basics. Where are you from and what style of music do you create? (In your own […]