Sweden's Boy In Space goes Pop-Country on new EP
BOY IN SPACE
EXPLORES POP-COUNTRY ON METAMORPHIC
NEW EP
‘THE BUTTERFLY AFFECT’
OUT NOW - LISTEN HERE
“...Robin demonstrates his vulnerability through poignant and introspective lyricism" - Wonderland
“…his ability to combine his own sonic stylings with his own idiosyncratic influences to create mind-blowingly brilliant pop music is unprecedented.” - Atwood Magazine
Swedish artist Boy In Space (Robin Lundbäck) will release his vibrant new EP 'The Butterfly Affect' on April 18th. Over five tracks, the project connects the polished traditions of Scandinavian pop with the rich storytelling of American country.
Recorded in both Tennessee and Sweden, the EP marks a turning point for Boy In Space since last year’s 'Copium' EP. This time around, he has proudly incorporated more organic elements, acoustic arrangements and country-inspired production while maintaining the lyrical depth which has already won him an army of fans. Intentionally spelled as 'The Butterfly Affect' (not 'effect'), the EP is a deliberate exploration of internal growth. “The title is meant to represent an internal journey, rather than something external", explains Boy In Space, as the project has emerged after a pivotal year where he closely examined his relationships, pursued creative healing and discovered new musical influences nurtured by regular trips to the city of country music.
With three singles already released, ‘The Butterfly Affect’ features five tracks that perfectly blend soundscapes of pop, Americana, country and indie. It opens with the powerful 'Dancing On Dynamite’, which was composed during the artist’s first Nashville writing session, featuring acoustic guitar and Western-inspired percussion, it sets the tone for the whole project - something born out of heartbreak and resulting in freedom. ‘Too Much To Lose’ follows as a haunting anthem about the complexities of an unwanted romance. Co-written by Phoebe Ryan, it was Robin’s first attempt at blending his Scandinavian pop roots with the pop-country world, continuing on with that newly found Southern twang. Final single ‘Take It Easy’ is arguably one of the Swede’s most memorable tracks to date - a rhythmic and energetic bop about the vulnerability of relationships and emotional risk.
With two unreleased tracks beautifully sealing the project, one of them being ‘Burning Down The House’ - co-produced by Oskar Widén and Samuel Brandt of NOTD - which surfaced during a late-night writing session in Stockholm and reached new levels when Oskar’s mother got involved, adding a fantastic string of violin to strengthen the melody of the track. Finally, the most tender piece of the collection - ‘Sway’ is a soft, melancholic hymn on long-distance relationships. Written in one sitting on a sunny porch alongside Kris Eriksson and the aforementioned Phoebe Ryan, Boy In Space has found that catharsis can occur during the happiest of moments, sharing: “My last few years have been wildly transformative. I'm so proud of my personal growth and who I've become in the midst of writing these songs.”
Having consistently pushed the boundaries of pop music throughout his career, he now delivers an EP that truly feels like an artistic transformation, or a metamorphosis if you will.
Boy In Space: “‘The Butterfly Affect’ is a bridge into what I'm becoming and the music I was to make in the future. I really spent a lot of time honing my lyricism, and it was so much fun working with more organic elements with these songs than I did with Copium. It’s been challenging to let people into the stories of my life, but honestly, it has been so rewarding.”
About Boy In Space:
Robin Lundbäck achieved international success at a remarkably young age. After embarking on a world tour with his brothers, he transitioned to launch his solo career as moniker Boy In Space in 2018, solidifying his position on the global music scene. His distinctive voice, whimsical writing style, and versatile productions quickly captivated the pop world, leading to an impressive tally of over half a billion streams on Spotify alone. All the while maintaining independence as an artist and touring extensively in the United States and Europe. This year’s heartfelt singles ‘Atom Bomb’, ‘Finally Fine Without You’ and ‘The Last Time’ showed a more intimate side of Robin, reflecting on themes of mental health and personal growth, while the scenic video for 'Mayflowers' allowed the singer to explore light and creative notes through his passion for old school films.
After the 2024-release of personal EP ‘Copium’ and upcoming EP ‘The Butterfly Affect’, Boy In Space keeps on shining armed with a new team, a fresh visual identity and a wealth of new music. Past collaborations include Alan Walker, The Struts, 1Mind, Toby Gadd, Pink Sweat$, Phoebe Ryan, Jordan Shaw, NOTD, Shy Martin, John Newman, Red Triangle, Nick Furlong, Rod Wave, Freddy Alexander, among others.
