Born from a thunderstorm, FRÄNDER emerged like lightning — a fusion of Nordic roots and modern attitude became HEAVY FOLK. From the deep forest of Sweden & Estonia, with energy and a warm presence they deliver heavy grooves and seductive harmonies that weave a mesmerizing soundscape.
"FRÄNDER II is a perfect, magnificent masterpiece” - LIRA.se
Following their acclaimed debut and global touring, the band’s groundbreaking second album FRÄNDER II pushes the limits of what folk can be - with echoes of Led Zeppelin and Jethro Tull meeting the pulse of Nordic tradition they blend folk music with the raw power and weight of hard rock in an incomparable way, they craft a sound that’s both ancient and modern, acoustic yet heavy, mystical yet fiercely alive - they make the folk music tradition their own.
"To miss out on hearing Fränder II would be to do yourself a grave disservice. No matter your preferred genre, it is the kind of music that feeds the senses and helps to complete the soul.” SPILLMAGAZINE.com
FRÄNDER is one of Sweden’s biggest folk music exports. In 2024 alone, they completed three U.S. tours and they have surpassed 100 concerts only in Canada. They continue building cultural bridges beyond the stage through their festivals in Uppsala, Sweden and Nordic Nights Festival at Lincoln Center in New York City — bringing the power of modern Nordic tradition to audiences around the world.
"You are taken into the very special universe of a band, whose name you will definitely come across in several end-of-year lists at the end of this year. I wonder if any promoter dares to bring these guys here: he/she won't regret it, because FRÄNDER sounds like nothing else!" ROOTSTIME.be
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