EP 219 – Gosta Berlings Saga: Creative Risks, Sonic Evolution & Forever, Now on Pelagic Records

Swedish experimental rock pioneers Gosta Berlings Saga join Tom on And Now The Band to discuss their boundary-pushing new album Forever, Now — out now on Pelagic Records. Alex and David reflect on the band’s 25-year journey, their relentless pursuit of sonic growth, and the freedom (and friction) that comes with total creative control.Whether you're a longtime fan or new to their sprawling soundscapes, this episode is a masterclass in artistic integrity, collaboration, and sound evolution.

🔥 What You’ll Hear:

🌀 Behind the making of Forever, Now – a 5-year process of rewrites, re-records & reinvention

🎛️ Total creative control: how they handled disagreements and trusted the chaos

🧠 Why they re-recorded everything — and how that birthed something more powerful

🎨 Songwriting as brushstrokes: how each track paints a part of a bigger artistic vision

🧭 The band’s experimental approach to rhythm, sound, and structure

🗣️ Honest talk about letting go of old habits and embracing new sounds

🎶 The future of live performance, and why Forever, Now begs to be heard on stage

🎧 Stream the episode now:

🔗 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/46rA9OvNBRJvJMvKqbPniW

🔗 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/and-now-the-band/id1723227054

🔗 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AndNowTheBand

🎼 Check out Gosta Berlings Saga’s new album:

🎧 Forever, Now on Bandcamp: https://gostaberlingssaga.bandcamp.com/

🌐 Official Website: www.gostaberlingssaga.com

📀 Out now via Pelagic Records: https://pelagic-records.com/product/gosta-berlings-saga-forever-now-lp/

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