Swedish Prog

Swedish progressive rock, often dubbed "Swedish Prog," is a music genre that marries the complexity and instrumental prowess of classic progressive rock with distinctive elements of Swedish folk, jazz, and psychedelia. The genre experienced an upsurge in the 1970s during a period often referred to as the "progg" movement in Sweden, which was as much a cultural and political phenomenon as it was a musical one. Swedish Prog bands are characterized by their eclectic approach to songwriting, blending intricate compositions, melancholic melodies, and thoughtful, often Swedish-language lyrics. The sound can range from the symphonic and grandiose textures of bands like The Flower Kings to the more avant-garde and experimental stylings of groups like Samla Mammas Manna, embodying a distinctly Nordic sensibility that sets it apart from its international counterparts.

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Songs For Beating Hearts
Album - 11 Tracks - Released November 1, 2024

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Anders F. Rönnblom
Beardfish
Blå Tåget
Dag Vag
Dan Berglund
Franska Trion
Harvester
John Holm
Kaipa
Karmakanic
Nationalteatern
Nynningen
Ola Magnell
Philemon Arthur & The Dung
Rolf Wikström
Samla Mammas Manna
The Flower Kings
Wobbler
Nationalteatern
Franska Trion
Ola Magnell
The Flower Kings
Anders F. Rönnblom
Rolf Wikström
Dag Vag
John Holm
Kaipa
Beardfish
Dan Berglund
Blå Tåget
Wobbler
Karmakanic
Philemon Arthur & The Dung
Samla Mammas Manna
Nynningen
Harvester