Nektar (Swedish band)

Nektar
Nektar in 2025
Background information
OriginGothenburg, Sweden
GenresIndie rock, alternative rock
Years active2023–present
LabelSony
Members
  • Ilean Arvman Nelson
  • Leo Larsson
  • Elliot Axelsson Olsson
  • Zion Merking
  • Isak Zander
Websitenektar-gbg.com

Nektar is a Swedish indie rock band, formed in Gothenburg in 2023.[1]

History

The band was formed in late 2023. Their debut album Magnolia was released in September 2024.[2][3] In March 2025, the band won a GAFFA Award for Breakthrough of the Year.[4]

In June 2025, the band signed a contract with Sony Music.[5] On 8 August, they released the single "Faller".[6] In November 2025, Nektar released their second studio album, Om du behöver mig (Swedish for "If You Need Me").[7]

Band members

Members

  • Ilean Arvman Nelson – lead vocals, guitars (2023–present)
  • Leo Larsson – guitars (2023–present)
  • Elliot Axelsson Olsson – bass (2023–present)
  • Zion Merking – keyboards, percussion (2023–present)
  • Isak Zander – drums (2023–present)

Discography

Studio albums

References