Sofia Härdig

On her NEW album LIGHTHOUSE OF GLASS , Sofia Härdig pushes musical boundaries with a bold, genre-defying exploration that promises to redefine her artistic vision. Härdig assembles an exceptional collective of Swedish musicians to each inject their own artistic depth into her vision, including Robert Johnsson (guitar) from Robert Johnsson and the Punchdrunks, Bebe Risenfors (known for collaborations with Tom Waits and Elvis Costello), trombonist Viktor Brobacke, violinist Sara Edin, and drummer Daniel Ruiz.  From childhood, Sofia Härdig demonstrated an extraordinary musical sensibility, composing songs using unconventional sound sources like car engines, vacuum cleaners, and boat motors. Her early experimental approach—singing over household appliances and hammering on an ancient, untuned piano—foreshadowed her distinctive artistic trajectory. Härdig has earned widespread critical acclaim, being nominated for Composer of the Year in Sweden and gaining recognition from legendary artists like Stevie Jackson of Belle and Sebastian and members of Sonic Youth. Her music has resonated internationally, with extensive radio play including BBC 6 Music's Steve Lamacq Show and German Radio Eins dedicating two hours to her release. Her impressive collaborative history includes working with Grammy Award winners The Hellacopters and Bob Hund, as well as renowned producers Jari Haapalainen and Nille Perned. Swedish hall of fame artist Jenny Wilson has supported her music, even remixing her single ‘Collision,’ while Härdig has also performed alongside artists like Lydia Lynch and collaborated with Yoshimi from Boredoms. Renowned for spellbinding, high-energy live performances, Härdig challenges musical boundaries, transforming everyday sounds into extraordinary artistic expressions. Sofia’s new album Lighthouse of Glass is hailed for release 11th April 2025 via Icons Creating Evil Art and Bark At Your Owner. ”Best right now” DN Kultur  Swedish national main paper ”Two Swedish institutions meet and something really great emerges”  Andres Lokko Swedish main national Radio ”Sofia Härdig is heading for a higher status amongst rock’s elite” Skopemag  ”The Swedish-born polymath has never been on more rumbustious form.”, The Crack Magazine UK "She phathoms and conjures up the dark sides of the soul, love, sex. Exciting!" 9/10 VISIONS "the next girl in experimental music" Radio Eins ”One could try to make associations to orther artist, but let this stand as a product of Sofia Härdig. This is so perfect!” (4 stars) Westzeit (DE) " a heroine of sound" Kulturnews (DE) ”Sofia Härdig is heading for a higher status amongst rock’s elite” Skopemag  ”The Swedish-born polymath has never been on more rumbustious form.”, The Crack Magazine UK "With intense lyricism reminiscent of one of her idols Patti Smith...This Big Hush delivers" UK Magazine Louder Than War ” The sound off a breakthrough” ++++ SVD ( SWE) ”Sofia gives new hope to the Swedish rock scene” Expressen ( SWE main national evening paper)