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Daniel Ögren
's mastery as a producer and multi-instrumentalist pre-dates his current band
Dina Ögon
, though that is the project that informs much of his 2025 solo set,
Pine
. Like the Swedish musician's other solo albums,
is instrumental, with a sun-dappled tone that evokes soft rock, light psychedelia, Tropicalia, and Nordic pop and folk. It's an amalgam he's been refining since the early 2010s, both on his own and with collaborators like
Sven Wunder
,
Amason
, and
Anna von Hausswolff
. Since releasing 2021's eclectic standout
Fastingen-92
Ögren
has made three gorgeous albums as a member of
, the retro-leaning indie pop group he formed with singer/guitarist
Anna Ahnlund
around that same period. The band's quick rise to success elevated
's profile in Sweden and
's jazzy soul-pop vibe spills over onto
. More so than the pastoral and often nostalgic
Laponia III
, the solo album he put out in 2022,
leans into his smooth pop side, citing references like
ABBA
Weather Report
Hall & Oates
. The music here is groove-based with the guitar serving as the melodic driver rather than synths. Tracks like "Monda," "Anna," and especially the lovely "Volda" sound like they could have been lyric-less outtakes from
's 2024 highlight
Orion
. As a mood-setter,
is a craftsman, building subtle textures and nudging emotions with great finesse. His tasteful guitar work is a balm, especially on blissed-out golden hour gems like "Årdal" and "Lofoten Sunset."
should appeal to fans of
's earlier releases, but plays almost like a companion piece to the
albums, and is a win for all involved. ~ Timothy Monger
's mastery as a producer and multi-instrumentalist pre-dates his current band
Dina Ögon
, though that is the project that informs much of his 2025 solo set,
Pine
. Like the Swedish musician's other solo albums,
is instrumental, with a sun-dappled tone that evokes soft rock, light psychedelia, Tropicalia, and Nordic pop and folk. It's an amalgam he's been refining since the early 2010s, both on his own and with collaborators like
Sven Wunder
,
Amason
, and
Anna von Hausswolff
. Since releasing 2021's eclectic standout
Fastingen-92
Ögren
has made three gorgeous albums as a member of
, the retro-leaning indie pop group he formed with singer/guitarist
Anna Ahnlund
around that same period. The band's quick rise to success elevated
's profile in Sweden and
's jazzy soul-pop vibe spills over onto
. More so than the pastoral and often nostalgic
Laponia III
, the solo album he put out in 2022,
leans into his smooth pop side, citing references like
ABBA
Weather Report
Hall & Oates
. The music here is groove-based with the guitar serving as the melodic driver rather than synths. Tracks like "Monda," "Anna," and especially the lovely "Volda" sound like they could have been lyric-less outtakes from
's 2024 highlight
Orion
. As a mood-setter,
is a craftsman, building subtle textures and nudging emotions with great finesse. His tasteful guitar work is a balm, especially on blissed-out golden hour gems like "Årdal" and "Lofoten Sunset."
should appeal to fans of
's earlier releases, but plays almost like a companion piece to the
albums, and is a win for all involved. ~ Timothy Monger