Kolonien has created its own musical universe somewhere between folk, pop, and singer-songwriting with mesmerizing guitar and violin play, generous vocal harmonies, and captivating melodies, but most importantly lyrics that challenge and ask questions. The result is a fresh, appealing sound that unites multiple musical worlds.

Behind the songs, we find the brothers Erik and Arvid Rask. Strongly influenced by The Beatles, Swedish folk music, and their upbringing within the Swedish environmental movement, they began writing music together as teenagers. Now, almost 20 years later, with three internationally acclaimed albums and countless tours in North America and Europe, they are still writing songs, now alongside Thea Åslund on violin.

Internationally, they are called the Fleet Foxes of Scandinavia, and since 2022, they are signed with the American record label Cumbancha.

– The band resembles The Cardigans’ early albums (Songlines UK 2022)

– Top on world albums (Songlines UK 2022)

– Impossible not to like (Lira Musiktidskrift SE 2022)

”The music we are creating now is more powerful and direct, yet retains the same core of harmonized vocals and strong melodies.”

/Erik & Arvid

Touring:
Summer 2025 – Switzerland tour
November/December 2025 – Finland, Estonia, Sweden
Winter 2026 – New music release (!)
Winter 2026 – South America tour (Chile, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina)
Spring 2026 – Scandinavian tour (Denmark/Sweden)
Spring 2026 – New music release (!)
Summer 2026 – Europe festivals – Baltics, Nordic + North + East Europe
Autumn 2026 – North America tour (Canada + USA)

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