Nektar (Swedish band)
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Gothenburg, Sweden |
| Genres | Indie rock, alternative rock |
| Years active | 2023–present |
| Label | Sony |
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| Website | nektar-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
- Magnolia (2024)
- Om du behöver mig (2025)
References
- ^ Nektar – ett bevis på att Göteborgs-indien håller sig evigt ung Hymn.se
- ^ De svenske tenåringene i Nektar finner en egen nerve i den dramatiske rocken klassekampen.no
- ^ Nektar – bandet på allas läppar Hymn.se
- ^ GAFFA-PRISET 2025: Och vinnarna är... Gaffa.se
- ^ Med stor stolthet välkomnar vi indierockbandet Nektar till Sony-familjen Instagram.com
- ^ Nektar släpper nya singeln Faller - samma dag som de spelar på hemmaplan under Stay Out West
- ^ Nektar släpper nya singeln “Den enda du har” och avslöjar datumet för kommande albumet “Om du behöver mig”
External links
- Official website
- Nektar discography at Discogs