Ellen Sundberg formed a band with guitarist Tobias Rankel and drummer Pontus Persson in 2012. Their debut single 'Döden 1986' caught attention in Swedish underground circles, though some listeners found its lyrics unsettling.
Her music draws from northern Swedish folk traditions and literary influences like Sylvia Plath and Emily Dickinson. The lyrics tend toward introspective themes, delivered with what's often described as a haunting vocal quality. The band's sound incorporates elements of folk and experimental electronica.
They released several albums between 2012 and 2017, including 'Floden' in 2013 and 'Den Sista Natten' in 2016. The work has maintained a following among listeners drawn to its particular blend of melancholy and atmospheric arrangements.
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