Blåtonerna

Blåtonerna is a Swedish musical collective formed in Gothenburg in 2012, known for its ambient‑rock sound that blends post‑rock structures with elements of folk and electronic music. The founding members—guitarists Erik Andersson and Lina Holm, bassist Jonas Nilsson, drummer Sofia Berg and keyboardist Mikael Sjöberg—met while studying at the Academy of Music and Drama and began rehearsing in a small rehearsal studio in the Haga district. Their name, meaning “the blue tones,” reflects an aesthetic focus on atmospheric textures and melancholic melodies.

The group released its debut EP, *Skymningsljud*, in 2014 on the independent label Ljusväg Records, receiving favorable reviews in Swedish music press for its spacious production and emotive songwriting. Their first full-length album, *Havsblå*, arrived in 2016 and charted at number 27 on the Sverigetopplistan, propelled by the single “Vattengång”. Subsequent releases, including the 2019 album *Nattens Eko* and the 2022 EP *Frost*, have solidified their reputation for evolving soundscapes that incorporate field recordings and minimalist arrangements.

Blåtonerna has performed at notable festivals such as Way Out West and PopKomm, and they frequently collaborate with visual artists to create immersive live experiences. Their discography is characterized by a consistent thematic interest in natural imagery and introspective lyricism, positioning them as a prominent act within Sweden’s contemporary indie‑rock scene.