merge in this music. “:///Rolling
Stone
”There is no other way to
describe Swedish artist Sofia Härdig than as a future rock goddess." ://The
Revue US
"‘new queen of
alt-rock...a must listen for all fans of alt-rock." ://The National Student"
UK
"She is" Sweden's
best-kept secret “If I did not know better, I'd guess at a new, New York artist
that has taken shape in Brooklyn hipster quarters. But Sofia Härdig is based in
Malmö and is already star on the international rock scene. ...called "an
electronic queen" and "Sweden's best-kept secret". She hailed for her headstrong
style. It is sprawling but with a clear line. Imagine Patti Smith backed by
Sonic Youth. Or a young Polly Harvey with a heavy artillery of guitars.
Beautiful and annoying ... The voice found its expression and Sofia proved to be
a heavily equipped guitarist of American grunge and the late 90's indie rock.
perhaps not surprising that she has had time to play with members of Sonic
Youth, Hellacopters, Belle and Sebastian, The Cardigans, Fläskkvartetten, Lydia
Lunch and, of course, Bob Hund, whose guitarist, John Essing, has been
co-producing Sofia's new album. In addition, she has played in most of Europe
and in the USA - and received glowing reviews... "A masterpiece of
deconstruction and reconstruction ...” Sound of Music has written about her. In
Denmark, writes the press that Sofia "gives new hope to the Swedish rock scene"
and in Berlin devotes the largest radio station two hours at her album release
... With this album, Sofia of course her constant partner, bob hund's John
Essing. In the centre stands Sofia songs, voice and rumbling, dark guitar mangle
" ://Olle
Berggren Expressen [SE] Main National Swedish paper
"some darn powerful
vocals…. the upcoming album Changing The Order, takes the post-punk of bands
like The Cure and Joy Division and mixes it perfectly with her own creative
vision, resulting in a raw, synth-heavy experience." ://Pure
Grain Audio US
"The next girl in
experimental music":// Radio Eins
"The lyrics and vocals
contain a marvellous urgency"
://EARMILK [UK]
"Majestically. In
summary, a high-quality production that leaves an intense and powerful imprint" ://NöjesGuiden
[SWE] National Swedish paper
"Overwhelmingly great…So
radiant!… brilliant... Rock at its best."
HHHH+
://Mats Lundgren,HIFI & Musik [ SE] [National Music Magazine]
"In the crossroad where
electronic, rock, noise, art and darkness meet we find Sofia Härdig. Always
interesting and challenging" ://SONIC MAGAZINE [ full spread in national
Swedish music magazine]
"Sounds like Blondie
moved to Manchester in 1978 and hired Pelle Ossler as a guitarist. As you
understand, it's terribly good… Tomorrow it's released, then you will
understand." ://482MHz
nr:1 at "best right now" March 2018
"This Swede has
collaborated with everyone from Grammy Award winners The Hellacopters to Yoshimi
from Japanese noise-rockers Boredoms and is noted for pushing the
experimentation envelope. And she’s pushing it on her new album, but still doing
what she does best and that’s combing electronica with plenty of rock elements
with dark wave synths imbued with plenty of judder. And she’s just as happy
slowing the pace and upping the atmospherics as she is ramping up the BPMs."
://THE CRACK MAGAZINE [UK]
"With sweet tools, Sofia
Härdig can strike the world with amazement. A guitarist from bob hound, a
concert pianist from Australia and a synthesizer who had made a success on the
Antique Round. A musical visionary can use them all. Sofia Härdig steps up and
manages the task greatly on the new album, Changing The Order… Sofia Härdig is
often compared to PJ Harvey, Patti Smith and Tom Verlaine. Heavy references but
Härdig does a good job of cutting out her own niche"
://Sydsvenskan [SE]
“Sweden’s best-kept
secret”
://SONGWRITING Magazine [UK]
"embodies the post-punk
sound similar to that of The Cure and transforms it into a unique sound of her
own." ://Music
News
"Sofia Hardig doing
exciting things ... beneath the surface bubbles Sonic Youth .. combine the
blue-bottomed vocal rock temperament
://Johanna
Paulsson DN Swedish National Press
"Her singing has the same
kind of absolute urgency that Patti Smith and Tom Verlaine once has." ://ROLLING
STONE
"rage and desire create
and splits the emotional cosmos created by the multi instrumentalist Sofia
Härdig… impressive…self-confined" ://INTRO
[DE]
"this outstanding Swedish
artist with her high-class mix of New Wave, Synthpop, electro. postpone and
indie rock"
://In München [DE]
"it sounds like the very
cutting edge of the postal Rock movement of the late 70s. It also has its Patti
Smith and Tom Verlaine moments and also heading towards New Order/Depeche Mode
sounds" ://Der
Neue Tag
"Sofia Härdig is
definitely one of our fave rockers whose music reflects everything absolutely
great about rock…period." ://ColoRising
UK
"Especially successfully
and great are pieces like "Glass", "Is It" or "Resonation", which is not only
straight-cool [dark] wave are a central element but also classical experience,
and in which Härdig sounds la bit like Siouxsie Sioux [or, for those born later:
like Camille Berthomier aka Jehnny Beth / Savages]. 5/5 stars ://Westzeit
[DE]
"the opener "iLLUMiNATE"
only runs for a couple of seconds and it's clear: Sofia Härdig is the new queen
of darkwave. What has been indicated, on her last albums, is on Changing The
Order presented almost in perfection by the Swede. And "almost" just because
from Härdig we can most certainly expect some more in the future. …her vocal
expression is completely her own, Her vocals are cool and distant, full of
passion, Power, and emotionality…To whom Zola Jesus is too sacral and morbid,
Sofia Härdig is similar darkly oriented, but working this field, she added the
throbbing heart" ://Christina Mohr, Missy Magazine
"No offence Mando Diao or
The Hives, but the opener leaves the usual rock suspects from Sweden looking
pretty pale…Sofia Härdig manages to keep you hooked with excitement the whole
album. With her hypnotizing voice..." ://Kreuzer
[DE]
"Sofia Härdig works her
voice, Guitar, Laptop, Electronic, Cassette, Keyboard and more. The
multi-instrumentalist is located in the metropolitan areas of Berlin, New York,
Stockholm, Bristol and Malmö, she also has been called "the next girl in
experimental music" The multi-instrumentalist Sofia Härdig describes her music
as electronic with roots in noise and New Wave. She mentions as inspiration
quite a few, like Alan Vega, Nick Cave, Einstürzende Neubauten, Neu and Can…She
has made this album on her own, and played, recorded and produced. It has been
recorded in her studio and on tour with guest musicians. A great song that the
albums start off is iLLUMiNATE."
://Radio Eins Silke Super
"bloody cool. The young
Patti Smiths meets Lydia Lunch for Lunch in CBGB, the girls from B-52 happens to
be in the same place, on the stage are at the moment Television playing a song
by Suicide and everyone starts to jam. Fuzz, Twang, Echo, staccato-drums,
bouncing-bass, a barking voice. Yes, these songs hurt, goes deep under the skin,
disturb, touches, provokes, Damn cool, but we already said that." ://Der Neue
Tag [DE]
"In the electro/pop
genre, she simply does not have to fear any competition. Sofia Härdig has the
talent, sub-suitable rhythms, exciting, powerful sounds and such density, to
create really hypnotic tracks. To dance and drift away to. Those interested in
Yeah Yeah Yeahs or Peaches should also follow Sofia Härdig" ://CD
of the Month Stadtblatt Oldenburg
"With sweet tools, Sofia
Härdig can strike the world with amazement. A guitarist from bob hound, a
concert pianist from Australia and a synthesizer who had made a success on the
Antique Round. A musical visionary can use them all. Sofia Härdig steps up and
manages the task greatly on the new album, Changing The Order… Sofia Härdig is
often compared to PJ Harvey, Patti Smith and Tom Verlaine. Heavy references but
Härdig does a good job of cutting out her own niche"
://Sydsvenskan [SE]
"Swedish
musician Sofia Härdig obviously has an affinity with the era of the '80s
post-punk, still considered an" insider's tip ", talented as a child as she
created tunes to the sound of vacuum cleaners and engines, and later took a
liking to the brutal Blues by Nick Cave ... With her laptop and her guitar, she
creates a cosmos of sound in repetitive structures that is both hypnotic and
transcendent ... she finds beauty in the brittle and in details that have edges,
making "Changing the Order" with its cool sounds contemporary for our digital
life " ://Deutschlandfunk Kultur [DE]
"a very strong album that
you, once it grabs you, will love passionately for its energy and
imaginativeness" 5/6 stars ://Nordische Musik
"the Swedish artist
reflects the very ideal of what a true rock star looks, feels and sounds like.” ://ColoRising
[UK]
"From Sweden comes a
portion of edgy romanticism, mixed with the feeling: What really excites me
"..." already on her solo debut 2006 she impressed with a balancing act between
Electronic, Dance beats, Indie and Industrial. Today, she has carved a band with
whom she would make Siouxsie and the Banshees and PJ Harvey proud. The songs
vary between 80s-cool and strong storytelling, are brittle and edgy, always with
indie rock guitars, up to the feedback storm. And they have a lot of dance
appeal…" four stars ://Westzeit [DE]
”Sofia Härdig is almost
definitely the best thing to come out of Sweden since the country’s sporting
hero, Zlatan Ibrahimovic. One for the future…” ://The Pentatonic [UK]
"Swedish
singer/songwriter Sofia Härdig’s electronic rock has won her high praise with
her vocals likened to Patti Smith and her music to New Order. Let Me Fall is an
impressive anthem and the 80's influences is heard elsewhere with echoes of The
Cure and Depeche Mode" ://Peterborough evening telegraph [UK] Print
"A pulsating mix of
post-punk and electro from Scandinavian artist Sofia Härdig. Razor sharp guitar
lines mix with arpeggiated synths, whilst Sofia’s vocal echoes around in
constantly shifting layers. New wave acts like New Order are certainly an
influence on the track, but the sonic experimentation and intensity set it
apart." ://Bristol
Live Magazine
"With nice tools, Sofia
Härdig can strike the world with amazement. A guitarist from bob hound, a
concert pianist from Australia and a synthesizer who had made a success on the
Antique Round. A musical visionary can use them all. Sofia Härdig steps up and
manages the task greatly on the new album, Changing The Order… Sofia Härdig is
often compared to PJ Harvey, Patti Smith and Tom Verlaine. Heavy references but
Härdig does a good job of cutting out her own niche" ://Sydsvenskan [SE]
" Swedish Rock Sensation
Sofia Härdig " ://The Joy Of Violent Movement [US]
"Sofia Härdig creates
tremendous guitar rock reminiscent of Sonic Youth and PJ Harvey in their most
dissolute moments. Incredibly strong!"
://SIMBA [SWE] [ Swedish music industries paper]
"She stands in the 80:s
the Swede Sofia Härdig the synthesizers run wild, the voice is restrained, the
loneliness and alienation is everywhere and the favourite time is the night"
://Radio
Eins, Holger Luckas
"Noisy, desert, furious
and catchy at the same time. Terrible Good." ://HYMN
[SE]
"Sofia Härdig is a true
heroine of rock & roll. Proving to walk various scales of the genre seamlessly,
her latest single ‘iLLUMiNATE’ combines sparking electronica with a sleek new
wave sound, finding Härdig comfortably at home, delivering ear-grabbing vocals,
firm and commanding." ://ColoRising [UK]
" a "heroine of sound" ://Kulturnews
[DE]
"Sweden’s best kept
secret,, Now we want to see more of her!" ://Plaza [SE] [National Swedish
Magazine]
"she’s at the forefront
of a blogosphere attention … the queen of electronic rock. ..Härdig’s latest
single “iLLUMiNATE” is an atmospheric, 80s-inspired, glistening and moody
synth-pop track consisting of layers of shimmering and arpeggiated synths, a
subtle rhythm guitar, a sinuous guitar line and a sultry hook — and while in
some way reminding me of Stevie Nicks “Stand Back” and The Cars “Drive," ://The
Joy Of Violent Movement [US]
“the rocktronica queen …
Hardig has proved herself to be an innovative artist worthy of her royal
title…" ://Gig Slutz
"BORN TO WIN ... La-La-La
Härdig is on the verge of bursting in like one of the new jewels of the
inexhaustible Scandinavian mine There is no doubt that you will end up hearing
and speaking of the extraordinary voice and the charisma”
://Rock Sound, [SPAIN]
"a very strong album that
you, once it grabs you, will love passionately for its energy and
imaginativeness" 5/6 stars ://Nordische Musik
all the songs of this
album take a firm grip of you … Sofia Härdig wants you, and she wants all of
you, you will sweat and dance or melt with despair, just as the mistress
commands... So, cut the Smith and Harvey comparisons and give a big proper
celebration to Sofia Härdig." ://Christina Mohr | Kaput Magazin [DE]
rises mighty tall with
skyscraper synths & extremely potent rhythm sequences. Utilizing a blend of
classic piano, crucial electro-keys & a cello; Härdig paints post-apocalyptic
portraits of our modern day world that fuses our perceptions of the world’s
constructs with the soundtrack to the most intense computer game imaginable."
://Impose Magazine [US]
"krautrock, the 80;s, a
little bit of postpunk. Depeche Mode, New Order and a bit of nick cave,
altogether an unbelievable exciting album from a woman that also equipped with a
very fantastic voice, a stunningly great album" ://Querbeet
"Sweden has been lacking
a strong female rock-voice. Sofia Härdig has a great voice and strong lyrics
which provides new hope for the Swedish rock-scene... splendid.."
://Musikkanmedelse, [DK]
"Sofia Härdig is
conquering the world with her voice ..." ://Sydsvenskan
[SE]
"Candidate for one of
the best albums of 2017! …Sofia Härdig manages like no one else to connect the
restless 80ies Pop á la Joy Division or Nick Cave with modern structures. The
result is so tight, so hypnotic, that everything can be packed in from Peaches
to PJ Harvey. To Sofia’s declared fans belongs, for example, Belle And
Sebastian… Now many more will be added." ://Stadtblatt Osnabruck [DE]
"electronic music, rock,
noise rock, indie rock, Jazz, noise, ambient, electronic music a woman that has
managed to make a great mix of all this on her last album Sofia Härdig. Changing
The Order that reminds of Can, electronic pioneers like suicide, but also
experimental rock and indie rock" ://Sound
Und Vision
"Sofia Härdig lives up to
her rocktronica reputation with her new single… It’s a contemplative rocktronica
song that demonstrates Sofia’s tight control over her craft"
://Indie Berlin
"Sofia Härdig could be
considered the contemporary incarnate blend of every post-punk band ever…This is
where Härdig’s genius really comes out... Not only is the sound aesthetic
impressive, but her voice is equally wonderful. She is a powerhouse of
impassioned and emotional lyrics, ... a great mixture of time periods, the ’80s
and contemporary alt-rock. The instrumental effects are well balanced and really
showcase Härdig’s all-important lyrics " ://Indie
Band Guru [US]
"The Swedish Sofia Härdig
plays the lovely mix of wave-pop, Post-Punk, and Dark-Wave, that from Joy
Division, Nick Cave and Sonic Youth...The Multi-instrumentalist and singer have
penetrated the spirit profoundly… Changing The Order will bring the great
breakthrough"
://Märkisches Medienhaus [DE]
"Sofia Härdig is on her
journey to release her new album it’s in the same experimental and transparent
way the critics and listeners all over the world has loved about her. The album,
a sequel to the critically acclaimed ”And The Street Light Leads to the Sea”, is
named ”Changing The Order” ://Vandala
Magazine
”Swedish firebrand of a
musician; electrifying power of modern electronic rock and roll, and marvel at
the way that mysterious thing called EDGE still exists, at least in whatever
studio this woman works in… She’s a truly important, powerful sonic auteur who
is slowly building a peerless recording catalogue that deserves the full
attention of rock fans around the world.” ://Zachary Mule [US]
"Sofia Härdig is a true
heroine of rock & roll. " ://SoloRising
[UK]
" The band plays denser,
the songs are better, the sound has more room - and the guitars [Sofia Härdig
and John Essing]: now with more pressure, more energy, more power. It roars and
whispers, thunders and hisses: Sofia Härdig and her band no longer sounds like
PJ Harvey, but stretching more like Sonic Youth… these Guitars! [Sofia Härdig
and John Essing]And when the blues really crashes in, Mark Lanegan's masterpiece
"BUBBLEGUM" comes to mind... a fantastic half hour" ://Nordische-Musik
[DE]
"One of this year's most
exciting releases"
://Mattias Grenholm, CITY [SE]
"wonderful"
://Expressen, Swedish National press [SE]
"I
am prepared to join in the chorus of praise. The album is both good, evocative
and challenging ... I will not hesitate to proclaim Sofia Härdig to one of the
year's most interesting, Swedish artists. Anyone with the slightest interest in
Swedish alternative music should definitely check out this album!
://Johan Arenbo ZERO Magazine [SE]
"Härdig impresses with
her big electrifying voice that stretches from the cellar to the rooftops"
://VISIONS [DE]
