Magda Novels
Song ‘Time to serve’
“Vol. 1 Shadow Work goes far beyond folk, blending indie-pop, desert rock, and psychedelic moments to create an album that is both atmospheric and transcendent.”
Think Scandinavian noir wrapped in Nashville grit…
MAGDA NOVELS is het soloproject van de Zweedse singer-songwriter Magda Andersson, waarin zij haar diepste emoties, kwetsbaarheid en poëtisch talent de vrije loop laat. Haar muziek is een rauwe, eerlijke mix van americana, folk, indie, pop en rock. Denk aan de sfeer van First Aid Kit, maar met de rauwheid van PJ Harvey en het vuur van Patti Smith.
Magda is geen onbekende op het podium: als lid van de folk-piratenband Ye Banished Privateers heeft ze jarenlange ervaring opgebouwd in performen en verhalen vertellen. In MAGDA NOVELS laat ze echter een andere kant van zichzelf zien – eerlijk, intiem en compromisloos.
Haar liveoptredens zijn meeslepend en dynamisch, met een volledige bandbezetting: toetsen, elektrische gitaar, drums, percussie en bas, ondersteund door subtiele backing tracks die de sfeer versterken. Zelf zingt Magda en begeleidt ze zichzelf op akoestische gitaar.
Geïnspireerd door grootheden als Joni Mitchell en Patti Smith, brengt MAGDA NOVELS een unieke sound die zowel persoonlijk als universeel raakt – een eigentijdse, emotioneel geladen ervaring die grenzen overstijgt.
BAND MEMBERS
Key Collaborators: Magda Andersson - lead vocals, Jessica Nordström - backing vocals, keys, Satria Bimantara Karsono - backing vocals, acoustic and electric guitar – banjo, Niklas Lindroth – drums, Michel Beeckman – bass.
GENRE
Indie, Pop, Folk-Rock, Singer-Songwriter
SIMILAR ARTISTS
First Aid Kit - PJ Harvey - Patti Smith - Agnes Obel - Ane Brun - Fleedwood Mac - Caroline Rose - Sarah Klang
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MAGDA NOVELS is a Swedish singer-songwriter whose music weaves together emotional depth, unflinching vulnerability, and poetic storytelling. With a background rooted in the Swedish folk tradition, her work challenges conventional boundaries through raw and personal lyrics, blending elements of folk, rock, and indie music. Magda's alter ego, Magda Andersson is also a member of the folk-pirate band Ye Banished Privateers, which has given years of experience when it comes to performance. MAGDA NOVELS, allows her to confront her innermost fears, creating a unique space for self-expression and artistic freedom.
Magda’s journey into music began at a young age, with her first performances and songwriting experiences shaping her path. She draws influence from legendary artists like Patti Smith and Joni Mitchell, embracing vulnerability and artistic risk in her work.
Her blend of Swedish storytelling traditions with a modern sound creates an experience that resonates emotionally, no matter where you are in the world.
Her live performances feature a full band with keys, electric guitar, drums, percussion, and bass, while Magda herself sings and plays acoustic guitar. Backing tracks are used subtly to enrich the sound and build a distinctive atmosphere. Inspired by artists such as Patti Smith and Joni Mitchell, Magda merges traditional Swedish storytelling with a modern, emotionally resonant edge.