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Swedish act Grift, a dark-folk project by musician Erik Gärdefors has just released a new two-track EP Vilsna Andars Utmark via Nordvis. Erik Gärdefors further showcases his uncanny ability to capture the same sombre and nostalgic sentiments regardless of musical expression. Grift, his primary artistic outlet, is known for its seamless transitions between bleak, atmospheric metal and forest folk compositions. The project has grown prominent across multiple scenes - as evidenced by everything from prestigious splits with contemporary metal greats like Saiva and Drudkh to being billed alongside leading neofolk acts such as Sangre de Muerdago, Nebelung and Wolcensmen.
Erik commented: "Vilsna andars utmark comes as a natural continuation of Vilsna andars boning. With this EP, I wanted to bring our attention to the wild enigma dwelling just outside our windows, but which is often neglected amidst the arrogance and mundanity of modern man. The green gold pulsating out there is dependent on us perpetuating its lustre. Enter the pine cathedral and let yourself be mesmerised by its flourishing freedom and mystique!"
The new EP deliberates through folkloric sounds and solemn words mankind's bond with nature. One could say it is the spiritual and musical successor to the similarly named Vilsna Andars Boning (Abode of lost spirits, 2018). Both are heartfelt homages to the flora and fauna of Kinnekulle, a mountain of which nature, legends, and traditions have served as Grift's main source of inspiration since the project's conception in 2011. The entire new EP is available for streaming and you can hear it below. Link
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