David Åhlén (SWE)
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”It comes on like cold water — no ornaments. Just a straight shot of mood, of feeling, and when you really dig into it you can see that it’s not sparse." Obscure Sound, Brooklyn on Åhlén’s most recent album ”Selah”.

David Åhlén continues to explore a unique hybrid of hymn and indie with the release of his second album "Selah". The album was released in Scandinavia september 2013 and will be re-released via dutch label Volkoren (16 Horsepower, Sea + Air, At the close of every day a.o.) in January 2015. It’s preceded by the hymn EP "All the way my Saviour leads me" out in digital form, December 2014.

Since the mid-90’s, David has been involved with a variety of indie bands. He spent several years as the song writer and lead singer for the band Namur, where you could hear his voice among monotonous guitars, danceable drums, and roaring electronics. Critics described this music as dark, apocalyptic dance rock.

Since 2007, David’s musical language has developed toward a simpler expression. With producer Andreas Runeson’s involvement (album ”We sprout in thy soil” 2009), the arrangements have been peeled back to the core with David’s voice and more intimate, and complete, music remaining. This process of undressing to expose only voice, acoustic guitar and subtle arrangements has allowed his musical journey to reach the surface. The spirit which penetrated his live performances at indie clubs in Europe and the US is still the same, but echoes from the early years of violin lessons and the tone of the simple songs of faith he never stopped singing now emerge loud and clear. 

More Infos: http://www.myspace.com/davidahlen