kortvågsbandet

Kortvågsbandet is a Nordic experimental music project known for blending shortwave radio signals with electronic and acoustic textures. Based in Sweden, the group has been active since the late 2000s and operates at the intersection of radio art and sound installation.

The project features a rotating collective of musicians and sound artists who contribute to live performances and audio works, often through improvised interaction with radio transceivers, field recordings, and tape manipulation.

Musically, Kortvågsbandet produces dense drones and crackling textures, with elements of ambient, glitch, and electroacoustic music. Their work emphasizes the spatial character of sound and the materiality of broadcast transmissions.

Discography and reception: The group has released several recordings on independent labels and contributed to collaborative projects and radio art programs. Their performances at contemporary art venues and experimental festivals have drawn interest for exploring broadcast media as a compositional material.