Les Big Byrd

A hypnotic, relentless krautrock groove infuses the sonic space where Les Big Byrd crafts their retro-futuristic blend of psychedelia and space rock. Fronted by songwriter and producer Jocke Åhlund, the Stockholm-based four-piece has spent fifteen years perfecting a signature blueprint of analog synths, fuzzy guitars, and ethereal vocal harmonies. In the spring of 2026, they are standing on the precipice of releasing their fifth full-length album, Ruin Everything (out June 5th), a record heavily charged with dystopian themes yet driven by a vibrant, collective live energy. Alternating effortlessly between Swedish and English, their music captures a perfect friction between experimental psych odysseys and pop sensibilities, solidifying their reputation as one of Scandinavia’s most thrilling cult rock outfits.