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Kalandra is a Norwegian/Swedish quartet that blends melancholic Nordic influences with gritty guitars and ethereal melodies, crafting haunting musical landscapes rooted in raw emotion and cinematic depth.

Formed in 2011, the band has spent over a decade shaping a sound that is uniquely their own—building a dedicated studio space, refining their musical identity, and supporting acts such as Leprous, Gåte, Wardruna, Heilung and Eivør.

Following the success of their 2020 debut album The Line and their atmospheric soundtrack for the video game Kingdom Two Crowns: Norse Lands, Kalandra returned in 2024 with their second album A Frame of Mind. Drawing from their years of growth and collaboration, the new record is their most expansive to date—showcasing versatility while staying true to the immersive soundscape that defines them.

A Frame of Mind invites listeners on an introspective journey, reflecting on how life’s experiences shape our perception of the world. The album explores what we choose to include—and exclude—within the frame of our everyday lives, revisiting memories of hardship, childhood, and the growing uncertainty of the future.

With performances at major festivals like Hellfest, Kalandra continues to expand their audience across Europe. In 2025, the band is set to play their first Australia tour this November!

Violin, viola, mandolin, guitar, shakuhachi, and possibly the deadliest weapon of them all, a MacBook Pro with Garageband.

Banda Non Grata is a Norwegian pop band with balkan and jazz elements. Established in 2011, the band consists of 5 members.
The band's signature sound comes from using mostly wind instruments (saxophone, clarinet and tuba) to play fairly modern genres. The spanish styled guitar drives the band into humbling terrain, and the all-out harmonizing male choir blends violently to declare war on dullness and bring back a spirit of thoughtful celebration to todays music scene.

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