CAESAR - Single, release 240315   - EPK

240405 FLEX, review

240404 Backseat Mafia, review

240327 The Stumble Upon, review

240321 Rock Era Magazine, review

2040321 Return of Rock, interview

240320 VENTS Magazine, review

240315 Music Crowns, review

 

VARGEN - Album LP/CD, release 231110   -  EPK

240108 A Captivating Tale Weaved in Melody and Verse - Boys II Business / Medium

231218 Vargen unleashes his debut album: A raw ride through emotions and dreams - Testing Melodies

231212 Singer-songwriters of this caliber are worth their weight in gold! - The Big Takeover

231209 An irresistable call for listeners to explore emotions and a unique and conducive sound experience - Headbangers News

231128 Vargen pours his heart into his latest album - Medium

231124 One of the most fascinating singer-songwriters making music today - Saiid Zeidan

231123 Like A Bird Of Prey has completely knocked me down  - Zona Emergente

231123 Highlights thousands of emotions – Rockola Indie

231121 A mind-numbing sound ride, even reaching psychedelic layers - Roadie Music on ‘Them Cats’, album review

231120 Vargen takes us on an emotional roller-coaster ride - Rock Era Magazine

231118 Captivating characters and a dense storyline - Less Than 1000 Followers

231115 Vargen's self-titled album shows versatility and skillful songwriting  - Edgar Allan Poets

231110 An intense and captivating musical journey - Edgar Allan Poets, review on album track A Midnight Dreary

(SWE) 231114 Bra när Vargen kör egenskrivet - Ung musik

 

RECORDIA LIVE - Concert Video, release 231025   -  EPK

231123 poignant soundscapes with gritty instrumentation, dynamic vocals, and wistful lyricism - Backseat Mafia, review

231115 …ripe with rich musicality and gritty tones - Vents Magazine, review

231114 Vargen shares immersive live video - Earmilk, review

231110 Vargen releases profound video for his ‘Recordia Live’ concert - Music Crowns, review

 

231116 Getting to know… - Mystic Sons, interview

 

EASTER SOUL (Single 231013)

20231105 …wonderful soul and incredibly warm sound… - Lost In The Manor, review

20231104 This is one musician who can blend the borders of what genres are - Good Music Radar - review

20231031 A thought-provoking message that stays with the listener - EDM Rekords - review

20231031 Beautiful, bittersweet vibe -  Saiid Zeidan - review

20231031 …these guitar solos are super melodic… - Rock Era Magazine, Egypt - review

20231030 …a powerful and honest reflection of personal challenges and doubts - Thexele - review

20231029 Vargen traz rock delicioso - Indie O'Clock, Brazil - review

20231028 An Odyssey into the Complex Soul of Rock - TJPL News - review

20231026 A masterclass in Folk and Americana - Heat Waves - review

20231015 Vargen e sua mistura de Classic Rock e Folk Rock em "Easter Soul" - Roadie Metal (roadie-metal.com), Brazil - news

20231015 Vargen donne un nouveau sens à la tête de Turc dans son nouveau single, « Easter Soul » - Radio Castor, France - news

 

TOXICON (Single 230908 - Music video “Toxic Trilogy”  release early 2024)

20231105 A lounge-inspired groove for the soul  - 1111CR3W - review

20231029 Vargen recreates soulful jazz with fresh and classy single  - Sinusoidal Music - review

20231018 Vargen releases a seducing charming new single "Toxicon" - Less Than 1000 Followers - review

20231004  Vargen's unique take on modern music is quickly gaining traction - Stereo Stickman - review 

 

THE BITCH IN ME (Single & Live music video 230428)

20230627 'Showcases incredible vocals and Scandinavian influence' - Rock Charts - review

20230611 'Vargen unleashes raw emotion" - Elnews - review

20230611 'Captivatingly cool...' - Find No Enemy - review

20230607 'Sweden's most exciting new rock talent' - Saiid Zeidan - review

20230606 'Powerful and introspective' - Music Taste - review

20230529 Less Than 1000 Followers (Jpgchief) - review

20230504 Certified Bop - review

20230503 Roadie Music - post

20230503 Rock and Birra Radio - news post

 

MINDY MORNING (Single 220617 - Music video “Toxic Trilogy”  release early 2024)

20220712  '...a classic rock tune...killer keys' - BuzzSlayers, US - Review

20220706  Interview - Lost In the Nordics

20220628  'Classic rock...able to surprise you throughout your life' - Nagamag, Greece - Review

20220627  '...incredible vocal performance ...' - Lost In the Nordics - Review 

20220622 'Vargen apresenta toda sua classe musical...' - Roadie Music, Brasil

20220622  'Vargen returns with a splendid single' - A&R Factory, UK - Review

20220618  '...this dude creates audible magic' - Sleeping Bag Studios, US - Review

20220617  '...a sunny vibe that makes you want to smile...' - Indie Band Guru, US - Review

20220617  '...a wistful contemplative throwback that took me on a journey...' - Indie Vibe, US - Review

20220617  '...highlights excellent songwriting and clear artistic vision in one bright and cohesive package' - The Ark of Music, US - Review

 

PREVIOUS:

To Stockholm From L.A. - duet with Anna Vild (2020)

20210122 Clouzine International Music Awards Spring 2021: Winner Best Country - Clouzine Magazine, US - News post

20210117 'A beautifully crafted and well-written piece of art that will be heard of many years to come' - Clouzine Magazine, US - Review

20201202 'Undeniably cool...makes the listener feel like they're floating on a breeze over the ocean' - Please Pass The Indie, US - Review

20201128 Vargen shares 'To Stockholm from L.A.' with Anna Vild - IndiePulse Music, US - News post

20201123 'A gorgeous holiday tune' - The Ark of Music, US - Review

20201123 'The sweet and soft duet lays down a warm and cozy blanket for the listener' - Indie Band Guru, US - Review

20201112 Vargen shares Christmas duet 'To Stockholm From L.A.' with Anna Vild - Music News, UK - News post

 

Love / Leave - 11 Songs of Bob Dylan (2020)

20200719 'Vargen have truly captured the wonder and magic of Dylan’s work as well as shown their own talents in a masterful creation' - IndiePulse Music, US - Review

20200710 'Vargen has done it right in every way' - Clouzine Magazine, US - Review (page 17) & Interview (p. 12-14)

20200630 Vargen's New Take on a Bob Dylan Favorite 'It Ain't Me, Babe' - AVA Live Radio, US - Feature

20200624 "Mia and Reine's voices combined are pure magic and truly one of the best pairings you'll find out there right now, in any genre" - Sleeping Bag Studios, US - Review

20200624 "Great album for any lover of Bob Dylan or anyone who appreciates beautiful well-written music at all" - Indie Band Guru, US - Review

20200611 "Nous avons trouvé cette cover magnifique, l'univers que propose Vargen est particulier et touchant" - Direct Actu, France - Critique (One Too Many Mornings)

20200622 "Vargen has successfully tackled one of the greats by way" - The Ark of Music, US - Review

20200610 'The first song I wrote? 'Bad Moon Rising.' - Please Pass The Indie, US - Interview

20200608 "Vargen’s moving remediation is haunting and mysterious, filled with love and loss” - Please Pass The Indie, US - Review of "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue"'

20200605 "A complete package of musical excellence" - Indie Spoonful, US - Review of "One Too Many Mornings"'

20200605 'Songwriting is like a relationship' - Indie Spoonful, US - Interview

20200601 'It would be great to do a duet with Iggy Pop' - 10 Questions, Indie Music Interviews, US

20200601 "Vargen put their own footprint on each and every song they tackle" - Neu Futur, US - Review

20200525 Vargen to release 'Love / Leave - 11 Songs of Bob Dylan' - Music News, UK - News post

20200520 Vargen's  'One Too Many Mornings'  - Americana UK - Track feature

20200512 "Covers from beyond" - Untold Dylan, UK - Review of "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue"

20200409 "Couldn't have been released at a better time" - A&R Factory, UK - Review of "Love / Leave" / "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue" 

 

Tänk inte efter - Bob Dylan på svenska (Don't Think Twice - Bob Dylan in Swedish) (2019)

20190922 "Under the Influence" - Rock N' Reel Magazine, UK - Article/interview

20190620 "Vargen reignite the timeless single that is Bob Dylan's "Tomorrow Is a Long Time" - A&R Factory, UK - Review

20190614 Americana Music Profiles Podcast - Interview

20190614 "Channeling Bob Dylan" - Americana Rhythm Music Magazine, USA - Article/interview

20190427 "A masterpiece of technical and emotional performance skill" - Indie Pulse Music Magazine, USA - Review, interview

 

PRESS - SVENSKA

Vargen (2023)

20231014 Vargen – Easter Soul - Popmuzik

20230919 Det ska låta bra när Recordia satsar på livespelningar - Varbergs Tidning - artikel/intervju

20230909 Popmuzik  - artikel Toxicon

20230905 Ny livescen i Varberg - Vargen först ut  - Hallands Nyheter - artikel

20220615 Vargen spelar in drömsk video i Varberg - Hallands Nyheter - artikel

 

Love / Leave - 11 Songs of Bob Dylan (2020)

20200528 "Naturlig koppling mellan Vargen och Dylan" - Lira Musikmagasin - recension

20200401 "Varbergsvargen ylar internationellt - tolkar Dylan på engelska i nytt släpp" - Varbergsposten - artikel/intervju

 

Från Stockholm till L.A (Singel 2019)

20191115 "Anna Vild och Vargen med duettballaden Stockholm till L.A." - svip.se - artikel

20191113 "Anna Vild och Vargen först ut på nya Recordia" - Varbergsposten/Hallands Nyheter - artikel

 

Bluesliv (EP 2019)

20191030 "Uppbrott och blues på nya EP:n" - Varbergsposten - artikel  

 

Tänk inte efter - Bob Dylan på svenska (2019)

20190706 "Tänk inte efter med Vargen" - Varbergsbibblan blogg - recension  

20190610 "Direkthet, språkkänsla och socialt patos" - Rock'n'Roll Magazine - recension

20190508 "Dylan i svensk tolkning av Vargen" - svip.se - intervju

20190426 Kritiker.se - recensioner

20190426 GAFFA - pressrelease

20190425 "Grönt ljus för Dylan-översättningar" - Hallands Nyheter - intervju 

20190227 Lira Musikmagasin - recension