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Amber Oak
Origin  Sweden, Skellefteå
Genres Indie rock Indie pop
Years active2008–present
Labels A West Side Fabrication
MembersJonathan Eriksson
Joseph Dahlberg
Alec Hofverberg
Erik Ekersund
Past membersAlbin Marklund
Website http://www.myspace.com/amberoak

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]

History

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

  • Jonathan Eriksson - vocals [4]
  • Joseph Dahlberg - guitar and backup vocals [4]
  • Alec Hofverberg - bass [4]
  • Erik Ekersund - drums and percussion [4]

Discography

  • 2009 - Your Missing Piece EP
  • 2011 - Illt
  • 2011 - Words (Single)
  • 2013 - Ambivalence EP

References

  1. ^ a b c westside (2010-03-12). "Amber Oak – A West Side Fabrication". Retrieved 2024-02-17.
  2. ^ "Jonathan Erikssonsmål: bli popstjärna". www.folkbladet.nu (in Swedish). 2011-02-10. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
  3. ^ Mineo, Mike (2013-01-24). "Amber Oak - "Ol' Pa (Work All Night)" -- Obscure Sound". Obscure Sound: Indie Music Blog. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
  4. ^ 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.