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With “Vilsna andars utmark” (‘Hinterland of lost spirits’) – a seven-inch consisting of two acoustic pieces – Swedish musician Erik Gärdefors further showcases his uncanny ability to capture the same sombre and nostalgic sentiments regardless of musical expression. Grift, his primary artistic outlet, is known for its seamless transitions between bleak, atmospheric metal and forest folk compositions. The project has grown prominent across multiple scenes – as evidenced by everything from prestigious splits with contemporary metal greats like Saiva and Drudkh to being billed alongside leading neofolk acts such as Sangre de Muerdago, Nebelung, and Wolcensmen. Erik commented: ”Vilsna andars utmark” comes as a natural continuation of ”Vilsna andars boning”. With this EP, I wanted to bring our attention to the wild enigma dwelling just outside our windows, but which is often neglected amidst the arrogance and mundanity of modern man. The green gold pulsating out there is dependent on us perpetuat
