Stockholm-based musician Urban Hane has long been a presence in Sweden’s alternative music scene, known for his work as a singer, multi-instrumentalist and producer across a decorated career that’s spanned decades. With a background in the new wave movement, he made his mark as a member of Disharmonikerna and POST, two bands that defined his early career. Over the years, his work with these projects has resulted in four albums, multiple EPs and a string of live performances that have shaped his artistic journey.
As a solo artist, he brings a distinct blend of warm emotion and sharp lyricism, crafting songs that are as reflective as they are sonically compelling. His solo career first took flight in 2019 with the release of Långt ifrån nära, a cassette-only EP that introduced audiences to his personal songwriting style. That same year, Disharmonikerna reunited and won first prize in the Swedish music competition Parallel Mello, leading to a resurgence of interest in the band.
The momentum carried through to 2021 with the release of Ensamma bland människor, an album that arrived exactly 30 years after the band’s formation, reaffirming their lasting influence. Alongside his continued work with Disharmonikerna, Urban Hane has been steadily building his solo project, bringing his music to live audiences and preparing for the release of his next full-length album, set to arrive in November this year.
As anticipation builds for the upcoming album, Hane opens a new window into what’s to come with his latest song titled “Allt blir bättre, inget blir bra.” Marking the third single from the project, the track is both romantic and dystopian, reflecting on the ways people hold onto false hope and make destructive compromises in the name of love.
Thematically, the song explores ideas of self-deception and how individuals mistake their fear of letting go for true belonging while confusing the struggle for someone’s love with the fight to be loved at all. Commenting on the new single, he shares, “The song is about how blinded one can be by the perceived future potential in a relationship in a way that makes us accept very destructive compromises in the present just for things not to end.”
Brought in by the soft bubble of synth tones, a subtly moody atmosphere takes hold as the pulse of bass guitar ushers in an instant groove of shuffling drums and bright synth tones. With his rich voice entering to stitch engaging melodic leads into the energising synth rock fabric, catchy hooks glide above the bouncy rhythm of the arrangement to deliver a memorable and highly unique soundscape.
Once again proving the enduring quality of his artistic output, Urban Hane continues to impress with this shimmering new pop-focused, new wave-tinged outing that’s sure to charm both new and existing fans alike. With his upcoming solo album set to arrive towards the end of this year, Urban Hane is sure to once again deliver a spectacular artistic work.
Listen to Allt blir bättre, inget blir bra below
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