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SVER plays epic Nordic folk music with relentless energy and a seductive spark, taking you on a fantastic musical journey guaranteed to captivate you. From dreamy melodies to swinging, pounding, and sweaty madness, you’re invited to the party, greeted by a primal force that pulls you into the dance. Since their inception, SVER has steadily gained acclaim, playing extensively throughout Europe and the US and earning a reputation as one of the most dynamic live acts in the Nordic folk scene.

SVER’s latest album, “Legacy” (2024) – their fifth release – arrives as they celebrate 15 years together as a quintet. When you listen to these musicians gel and swing together in a way that’s seldom encountered, you’ll understand why they’ve become known as red-hot performers whose shows are sizzling affairs. This long-awaited album follows the critically acclaimed “Reverie” (2018), “Fryd” (2015), “Fruen” (2010), and their self-titled debut “SVER” (2007).

Described as “sounding electric without electricity,” SVER’s flexible musicianship has made them a sought-after backing band for some of Scandinavia’s leading singers across various genres. This versatility has led to appearances on TV shows, performances at major festivals, and spots on radio charts with music spanning folk, reggae/dancehall, and rap. Their imaginative soundscapes, grooves, and melodies will transport you over Norwegian fjords and mountains, into lively pubs, and back into the deep forests of their musical roots.

SVER, meaning “grand,” features two Norwegians, Olav Luksengård Mjelva (fiddle and Hardanger fiddle, Norway’s national instrument) and Leif Ingvar Ranøien (accordion), alongside three Swedes: Anders Hall (fiddle and viola), Oskar Reuter (guitar), and Jens Linell (drums and percussion).