Congratulations on the new album. Some described it as your big comeback. Would you say that too?
Thank you! I would describe it more like a big turn-up. I try to be honest and vulnerable with TROLL, and I feel like the message comes across well. It’s a great feeling being spiritually recognized through your music. It’s very special to feel understood. That’s why we make art as humans; it’s an addition to our spirit and our soul language.
Did you approach this project differently compared to your previous albums?
In a way, yes, because I had no pressure creating this album. I made the music first, and then I went out selling it. Before, it’s been the opposite, so that was the biggest difference. Also, I have a kid, and that changed my working hours a lot. I don’t get so much time to work, but when I do, I am on fire because I missed it so much.
You moved back from Los Angeles to Stockholm. In what way did these two cities affect your music?
I don’t know if it affects my music… I don’t think so… but Sweden and Los Angeles have crazy different vibes, but a lot of Swedes thrive in LA because it’s absolutely amazing to be making music in Los Angeles. There’s so much talent and so much structure on the label side of things. Shit really happens over there. I miss that! But I lose myself in that city. I find it super hard to get close to people over there… I might be a bit too much real-face soul-zippering to survive in Hollywood for too long. Here in Sweden, it’s absolutely not perfect, but I’m close to my family and to myself. I face myself here. I isolate in the countryside where I get a glimpse of my realest self from time to time… it’s scary, but it’s my truth. And I want truth. I’m hoping to come to LA and work in the future, but I am glad I don’t live there anymore.
