Svømmebasseng / Endelig Ensom: Five Mins of Soulful, Analog groove
A timeless wrapped-in-a-hug soul single.
Let’s start with this: Svømmebasseng is a band.
A proper, full-bodied, six-member, let’s-get-together-and-make-music band.
And at a time when solo artists dominate streaming platforms, it’s a thrill worth repeating. There’s reason to celebrate the resurgence of full bands and Norway, it seems, is becoming a reliable home for discovering them. Alongside stellar acts like Fieh and ¡BangBang Watergun!, now Svømmebasseng step forward with something undeniably magnetic.
Svømmebasseng have been making music since 2016 and their latest track, ‘Endelig Ensom‘ (Finally Lonely – eng), takes us on a five-minute sonic journey that doesn’t just nod to the past — it soaks in it, wrings it dry, and reimagines it. Think plush ’80s soul wrapped in warmth and groove. There’s nothing rushed here. Every beat, every chord, is a soulful melody.
The track opens with Lars Sandalbek’s smooth vocal lead, setting a tone that’s both cool and emotionally tuned-in. Halfway through, Ine Johnsen glides in, bringing a gentle radiance that shifts the energy into something dreamier. Their voices don’t just complement each other, they elevate the track into something immersive.
Underneath it all: slapping bongos, tight guitar riffs, and a rhythm section that keeps the mood tighter than my dad’s wallet. This track is kept flowing by delightful breaks and electronic dynamics. This isn’t a song you skip through, it’s one you sink into. Imagine slipping under the surface of a warm bath, surrounded by sound rather than water. That’s the sensation. Svømmebasseng’s Endelig Ensom creates a timeless wrapped-in-a-hug soul single.
Oh, and I couldn’t overlook the cover art. Like the music itself, it’s stylish, considered, and refreshingly non-digital. Available on a t-shirt, It’s a quiet rebellion in an age of fast and forgettable, and a reminder to display your exquisite taste in music in your style.
Svømmebasseng isn’t just another find on our soulful discoveries. They’re part of a growing wave of Scandinavian soul bands creating music together. This is old-school groove and a new classic for our vaults!
