Postiljonen

Postiljonen was a dream pop/shoegaze trio from Sweden, formed in 2011 by Joel Nostrum Holm, Mia Brox Bérce, and Daniel Seger. Known for their lush, nostalgic soundscapes blending ethereal vocals, hazy synths, and shimmering guitars, they carved out a space between icy Scandinavian melancholy and warm '80s retro-futurism. Their name (meaning "postal carrier" in Swedish) cheekily nods to their mission of delivering emotional sonic packages. The group gained attention with their 2013 debut album *Skyler*, which perfectly captured their signature blend of cinematic atmosphere and wistful pop melodies.

After a quiet period post-2015, Postiljonen resurfaced in 2020 with new singles like "Wait" and "The Open Road," proving their knack for crafting driving, bittersweet anthems hadn't faded. Tracks like "Chasing Stars" and "Just Drive" showcase their love for open-road romanticism and starry-eyed reveries, often drawing comparisons to acts like M83 or Cocteau Twins with a Nordic twist. While remaining somewhat enigmatic, their music consistently feels like a wistful late-night drive through neon-lit Scandinavian landscapes.

Genres

Dream Pop

Norwegian Pop

Chillwave

Related Artists

M83

CHVRCHES

Empire Of The Sun

The Naked And Famous

Tycho

The Radio Dept.

Washed Out

The Presets

Electric Youth

Daft Punk

The 1975

Florence + The Machine

Latest Release

Just Drive

Postiljonen

Single - Released June 13, 2025