Sehnsucht is German for Nostalgia, longing, or yearning. More specifically, a deep unsettled longing for something ‘else’ 

An unapologetically melancholic indie-folk album born straight from the heartfelt reflections of Singer-Songwriter Teo Saefkow’s experiences with the concept of Sehnsucht, and influenced by the folky-atmospheric confessional style of artists like Lucy Dacus and Gregory Alan Isakov. Scalawag’s sophomore album Sehnsucht deals with the multi-disciplinary artist’s attempt at finding meaning within relation. From the opening track’s examination of a doomed relationship, to obsession with the thought of a loved one deciding never to return home in the album’s fourth track. 

Teo Saefkow (aka Scalawag) self produced and recorded the entire album during the winter and spring of 2021. “Growing up, I was always most inspired by musicians who were able to hop from instrument to instrument” says Saefkow, “I endeavoured to do the same, and now, whenever I record, I’m always looking for new techniques or instruments that I can add to the sound. Everything you hear on the album came from me, with a few cameos by some close friends.” Teo crafted the album in the basement of an old house in East Vancouver. “When I made my first album, I wrote most of it in my home town, and I recorded it all there. This album feels like it came from a different place. It feels very East Van, I wrote it here, I produced it here, and now it feels like I can finally call this place my home.”  

Sehnsucht is Scalawag’s Sophomore album, following the artist’s self-produced, self-titled debut album in 2019, and the more recent “Runaway EP.” (Reviewed “From bone-deep sadness to floating happiness and body moving rockabilly realizations, he has you hooked to his varying sounds and scrambling to add each track to your favourite playlists.” By The Other Side Reviews, and “Scalawag manages to tie it all together with his nostalgic crooning, to create a smooth and cohesive soundscape.” by Music Crowns)

‘Sehnsucht' is slated for release on June 1st, 2023.

Sehnsucht

Spinning Faster

Nobody Leaves

Made Of

Touch

You On My Mind

Run Away

First Steps

Teo Saefkow's Debut Album "Good Cat Charlie" will be released late 2026/early 2027, with these four tracks coming as singles in the lead up to the album's release:

Sheep Dog will be released on January 16th, 2026
Knick Knack will be released on March 13th, 2026
Between Judgement And The Day will be released on May 8th, 2026
Back To Sleep will be released on July 10th, 2026

All tracks and parts written, performed, recorded and edited by Teo Saefkow.

Back To Sleep

Sheep Dog

Between Judgement and the Day

Knick Knack

Teo Saefkow is a Solo multi-instrumentalist music artist that is sure to both make you nostalgic for things you've never experienced, and keep your head bopping and your torso grooving. With an eclectic mix of genre, and distinct vocals, Scalawag takes you on a journey of imagination.

Teo Saefkow

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