Anekdoten

Anekdoten is a Swedish progressive rock band that emerged in the early 1990s, carving out a niche with their moody, intense sound steeped in vintage prog vibes. Hailing from Umeå, the band—originally formed by Nicklas Barker (guitar, vocals), Anna Sofi Dahlberg (mellotron, violin), Jan Erik Liljeström (bass, vocals), and Peter Nordins (drums)—drew inspiration from classic acts like King Crimson, blending lush mellotron textures with gritty, distorted riffs. Their 1993 debut *Vemod* became an instant cult favorite, setting the stage for a career defined by brooding atmospheres and dynamic shifts between heaviness and subtlety