Northern Trails is a five-piece band hailing from Uppsala in Sweden, blending Americana, Britpop and Swedish indie pop influences to create a stunning musical experience. Formed two years ago, the band emerged from a shared passion for pop music, shifting their focus from ultra running to crafting timeless songs.
With a lineup comprising Christer Tinnerholm, Thomas Isberg, Per Larsson, Ulf Eklund and Thomas Strömbom, Northern Trails boasts both hit potential and ambitious musical aspirations. Making their entrance in June last year, they released their debut single “AQ” followed up by the sophomore single “Hears Went Frozen” ahead of their first EP of the same name.
Recorded, mixed and mastered by lead singer and songwriter Thomas, the EP earned extensive radio support and introduced the band to audiences across Sweden and beyond. Now the band brings us their latest release with their new single titled “Through The Grain,” the first of four planned singles for spring 2024.
This new single perfectly distils the Americana spirit that threads through the band’s melody-driven pop rock style, delivering a folk rock sound that’s at once thrilling and moving. The song serves as a tribute to those moments of clarity and transition, symbolised by stepping into new territory after a period of struggle or revelation, capturing the essence of such transformative experiences, whether they arise from prolonged effort or spontaneous realisation over a casual drink.
Opened by the laid back twang of lightly gritty guitar tones, Thomas’ smooth vocals spin rich melodies above the atmospheric arrangement, casting a spellbinding sound of timeless songwriting. Building up with shuffling drums, pulsing bass notes and intricate banjo plucks, the track injects a swaying groove as the chorus launches an anthemic moment of hook-focused leads and immersive energy of warm instrumentation.
Peppered with superb lead guitar licks, the band threads their expert musicianship to bring their sensational songwriting to life in spectacular fashion. Brimming with energising rhythm, memorable melodies and compelling lyricism “Through the Grain” sees this talented band kick off another year in fine style and we can’t wait to see what they’ve got in store for the rest of 2024 and beyond.
Listen to Through The Grain below
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