Tag: Niklas Nygårds
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Episode 2476: The Andersson Project: A Tale of Nine Siblings, Part Three
Niklas Nygards and Steven Routledge join Patrick for a discussion of a musical project that grew from recordings of Niklas’ grandfather recounting his life story. Hear the story of The Andersson Project: A Tale of Nine Siblings. In the final part of the series, the story of the entire five-song EP comes together.
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Episode 2475: The Andersson Project: A Tale of Nine Siblings, Part Two
Niklas Nygards and Steven Routledge join Patrick for a discussion of a musical project that grew from recordings of Niklas’ grandfather recounting his life story. Hear the story of The Andersson Project: A Tale of Nine Siblings. In part two, Niklas and Steven discuss the lead-off and second tracks from the EP.
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Episode 2462: August 2026 New Music 7: The Jayhawks, Sarah Cahoone, Son Volt, Kris Barras Band, The Warning, Joyous Wolf, Ironflame
The August 2026 New Music Train is making its way back toward the depot for some rest and relaxation, but before it does, there is a sizable journey to make, heading from Sweden to Illinois. Niklas Nygards and Sunny Varney are on board for this trip, entertaining us with new records from The Jayhawks, Sarah Cahoone, Son Volt, Kris Barras Band, The Warning, Joyous Wolf and Ironflame.
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Episode 2433: Matthew Sweet in the ‘90s, Part Five: In Reverse
Jim and Patrick continue summer vacation this week and an all-star trio takes over to discuss the incredible music Matthew Sweet made in the 1990s. In the final episode of the series, Kevin Clement, Niklas Nygards and Justin Steiner discuss Sweet’s final release of the decade, In Reverse.
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Episode 2432: Matthew Sweet in the ‘90s, Part Four: Blue Sky on Mars
Jim and Patrick continue summer vacation this week and an all-star trio takes over to discuss the incredible music Matthew Sweet made in the 1990s. Today’s focus is on 1997’s Blue Sky on Mars and Niklas and Kevin discuss the album, while Justin makes a confession.
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Episode 2431: Matthew Sweet in the ‘90s, Part Three: 100% Fun
Kevin Clement, Niklas Nygards and Justin Steiner bring 100% Fun to another deep dive on Matthew Sweet in the ‘90s. No, seriously that’s the name of the record.
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Episode 2430: Matthew Sweet in the ‘90s, Part Two: Altered Beast
Jim and Patrick continue summer vacation this week and an all-star trio takes over to discuss the incredible music Matthew Sweet made in the 1990s. Kevin Clement, Niklas Nygards and Justin Steiner take on Sweet’s turn toward darker corners on 1993’s Altered Beast (and its companion piece, Son of Altered Beast).
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Episode 2393: May 2026 New Music 2: Rural France, Terra, El Altar Del Holocausto, Occrasy, Neil Young
After his epic ride to Sweden, Steven Routledge and Niklas Nygards recorded their May 2026 New Music picks in person from the Nygard residence. They pick songs from Rural France, Terra, El Altar Del Holocausto, Occrasy and Neil Young. Thanks Steven and Niklas!
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Episode 2374: April 2026 New Music 5: Fantastic Cat, Friko, Sluice, Nine Inch Noize
Another overseas-and-back journey is on tap for the April 2026 New Music Train today, as it rolls from Sweden to NYC, with Niklas Nygards and Jason Goebel picking the tunes. The former goes for a track from Fantastic Cat, while Jason has a three-fer: Friko, Sluice and Nine Inch Noize.
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Episode 2309: January 2026 New Music 4: Amanda Bergman, Courtney Marie Andrews, Jesper Lindell
After a long journey across the Atlantic yesterday, the January 2026 New Music Train turns right around and crosses it again, ending up in Sweden, where Niklas Nygards is waiting patiently on the platform. Once aboard, Niklas buys a round of drinks and shares new music from Amanda Bergman, Courtney Marie Andrews and Jesper Lindell.