Swedish Artist ‘Fredrik Ekblad’ Unveils ‘Gimme’: A Contagious, Melodic and Catchy Track with a Latin Twist

“Gimme,” a truly contagious song, is the first single from Swedish artist Fredrik Ekblad’s forthcoming EP “Ekblad,” set to release under the legendary Tambourine Studios label, Sousafon. The song carries a Latin vibe inspired by the salty and sunny surroundings of the Gothenburg archipelago in Sweden, where Fredrik resides. Fredrik himself describes the song’s theme as straightforward, conveying that it’s about that intense, almost delusional feeling when you can’t get enough of something and you struggle to maintain your sanity. Fredrik Ekblad, originally from the south of Sweden, has devoted most of his life to creating music. In 2014, his critically acclaimed English debut album, “Confused Confessions,” was released under the prestigious Tambourine Studios label, Sousafon, which has hosted several internationally successful acts. For the past few years, Fredrik has made his home in the Gothenburg archipelago on the western coast of Sweden. It’s here, on the island of Öckerö, that he writes and records his music in his very own recording studio. The music he creates is infused with the unique atmosphere of the salt-laden air, sunny landscapes, and brisk sea breezes that surround him. Fredrik’s lifelong ambition has always been to reach the hearts and souls of his […]

Music Mirror previews Mileage 51’s debut album

Dubai based Mileage 51 play blues-rock that nods to its American and British roots. Their first album Stone Unturned celebrates the classic retro sounds underpinning today’s music scene. On lead vocals and guitar is Lorne Riley Jr. Lorne is from Chapleau in Ontario in north Canada. As a student at Carleton University, Lorne played in the Blue Cotton Seals Band, where he connected with Jim Robinson, Solle Svan and Roy Bolwede and formed Dubai-based expat quartet called Stereotypes. In order to become Mileage 51, they took on new lead guitarist Doug Bernie, also on lead and backing vocals. Originally from Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada, Doug Bernie studied the Royal Conservatory curriculum on piano and moved to guitar in his early teens, as well as playing covers locally with his father on drums. Doug’s career was established in Toronto by 2002. He formed the trio Electric inspired by the vibe and energy of his heroes including Hendrix and Clapton. Electric became Toronto based blues-rock Devolver until Doug moved to Dubai and met Lorne in 2014 and joined Mileage 51. Multi-instrumentalist and producer Roy Bolwede provides drums, keyboard, guitar and bass. Roy started playing aged 3 in Gothenburg, Sweden, and by age […]