Amber Oak is a Swedish band from Skellefteå, formed in 2008 by Erik Ekersund, Joseph Dahlberg and Albin Marklund. The band is signed to the Skellefteå-based record label A West Side Fabrication. Vocalist Jonathan Eriksson and bassist Alec Hofverberg joined in 2009.[1]
Amber Oak | |
|---|---|
| Origin |  Sweden, Skellefteå |
| Genres | Indie rock Indie pop |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | A West Side Fabrication |
| Members | Jonathan Eriksson Joseph Dahlberg Alec Hofverberg Erik Ekersund |
| Past members | Albin Marklund |
| Website | http://www.myspace.com/amberoak |
History edit
The band began its journey with the release of their EP "Your Missing Piece" on A West Side Fabrication 2009. The song "Audrey", who was played on various Swedish radio stations, was featured on "Your Missing Piece".[1] 2011 the band released their debut album "Illt" which received good reviews in Swedish media. In the same year, they released the single "Words", which had a heavy rotation on various Swedish radio stations.[2] Marklund left the band after Illt's release.[1]
In 2013 they released the EP Ambivalence.[3]
Members edit
Discography edit
- 2009 - Your Missing Piece EP
- 2011 - Illt
- 2011 - Words (Single)
- 2013 - Ambivalence EP
References edit
- ^ a b c westside (2010-03-12). "Amber Oak – A West Side Fabrication". Retrieved 2024-02-17.
- ^ "Jonathan Erikssonsmål: bli popstjärna". www.folkbladet.nu (in Swedish). 2011-02-10. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
- ^ Mineo, Mike (2013-01-24). "Amber Oak - "Ol' Pa (Work All Night)" -- Obscure Sound". Obscure Sound: Indie Music Blog. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
- ^ a b c d Gmbh, GFDK-HBS Media Group (2013-06-12). "Musik: AMBER OAK liefern feinsten Indie-Pop auf "Illt" - Für Chill-Abende, für Ekstase in der Disco und vieles mehr". www.freundederkuenste.de (in German). Retrieved 2024-02-17.