Fränder

“Is prog folk a genre? Then Swedish band Fränder may be a fit, with their mix of bombastic vocals, heavy clashing arrangements and operatic aesthetics.”  – Songlines

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.

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.

FRÄNDER are one of Sweden’s biggest folk music exports.

In 2024 alone, they completed three U.S. tours and they have surpassed 100 concerts in Canada. They continue building cultural bridges beyond the stage through their festivals in Uppsala, Sweden and Nordic Nights Festival at Lincoln C.

“FRÄNDER, formed in 2015, is a promising – no, not promising, delivering – name on the scene, fully formed in this debut album.” – fRootsmag.com