“Livsvärk” reflects on time passed and who we were at the dawn of adulthood — the quiet grief over missed chances, intertwined with the comfort of growing older and finding peace within yourself. It captures the ever-present feeling of not quite fitting in, and the inability to pinpoint exactly why. At its core, the album is a tribute to life itself, and an acknowledgment that a life without pain may offer less than one shaped by hardship, survived, and ultimately transformed into strength. Read more on “ior’s second album – Livsvärk – Out today!” »

“Den du en gång var” is a brutal picture of David Fridlund’s last years in the US and the struggle to endure life. Read more on “ior is releasing final single before album drop” »

After spending far too long with my head bowed, I finally came back to life and poured everything I felt into one song after another. And then, one day, it stopped. Suddenly. It was as if the words had vanished, as if everything that needed to be written down had already made its way out. Read more on ““Nattryttare” is the third single from ior’s upcoming second album – Livsvärk” »

After some six or seven years, Björns vänner are finally hitting their stride again — thanks in large part to the fact that, for the first time in ages, all members are living in the same country. The tones and rhythms intertwine organically, revealing music born in the moment. Every note feels guided to shore by the steady yet gentle hand of producer Jocke Lindberg. Read more on “Swedish legendary band Björns vänner returns with their forth 🤷🏻 fifth album – All tid i världen – is out now!” »

This is the second track to be let loose from iors upcoming second album. It’s an epic revenge and reflection of the feeling of not belonging. Read more on “Epic new single from ior taken from their upcoming second album – Havsglas” »