Gravitonas
High-drama electronic rock where operatic vocals meet heavy synths. It is the sound of a midnight city skyline viewed from a speeding car.
High-drama electronic rock where operatic vocals meet heavy synths. It is the sound of a midnight city skyline viewed from a speeding car.
Gravitonas sounds like the intersection of a high-fashion runway and a futuristic cathedral. The music is built on a foundation of thick, pulsing synthesizers and driving electronic percussion, but it is elevated by a distinct rock edge provided by sharp electric guitar riffs. The vocals are unapologetically theatrical, soaring over the dense production with a sense of urgency and grandeur that feels both modern and timelessly dramatic.
What makes them truly distinctive is the 'Bard-ian' touch of intellectual pop. While the beats are designed for the floor, the songwriting often leans into spiritual and existential themes, creating a 'philosopher at the disco' aesthetic. The production is maximalist, layering glitchy textures with clean, soaring melodies that reflect the sleek, cold, yet emotional landscape of contemporary Scandinavian electronica.
Start with the 'Incredible' EP to hear their sound at its most polished and anthemic. It perfectly captures the blend of Andreas Öhrn's punk-rooted intensity and Alexander Bard's masterful pop architecture, offering a gateway into their world of high-concept electronic rock.
Gravitonas is a Swedish electronic rock band formed in 2009 and signed to Sofo Records (Sweden) and Universal Music (worldwide) in 2010. The band is fronted by vocalist Andreas Öhrn and formerly by record producer and songwriter Alexander Bard (of Army Of Lovers and BWO fame). Other collaborators in the project include keyboardist and producer Henrik Wikström and guitar player Ben Smith. Gravitonas are among the front figures of the Scandinavian electronica scene, often linked to artists like Robyn, The Knife, Lykke Li, Röyksopp, The Sound of Arrows, and Miike Snow, with whom they have also performed on several occasions.
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Shares electropop, dance-pop, synth-pop (subgenres); maximalist, studio polished, digital clarity (production style)
Shares synth-pop, electropop, dance-pop (subgenres); maximalist, studio polished, digital clarity (production style)
Shares dance-pop, electropop, synth-pop (subgenres); maximalist, studio polished, digital clarity (production style)
Shares maximalist, studio polished, digital clarity (production style); electropop, synth-pop, dance-pop (subgenres)
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