*100 copies limited edition* In his late forties, Andreas Malm is releasing his first solo album. So where has he been hiding all these years? In plain sight, it seems. The past few decades, he’s been a staple in the music scene of Malmö, Sweden. From the free-rock outbursts of Fria Konstellationen to the tapedrones of Amph, the synthscapes of Skeppet and probably best known, the minimalist rockquartet Eternal Music Society: it’s fair to say he’s been around. Just not all by himself. As Kroppskännedom, Andreas focuses on sound textures: slow repetitive tracks with the sounds of decaying tapes and torn amps. Maybe what it could have sounded like if Wouter van Veldhoven produced the instrumental Unwound-songs? Too daring for rock music, too straightforward for drone, too catchy for experimental, and too unhinged for song based music: Kroppskännedom effortlessly defies every single genre you’d like to put him in.

 After one solo tape, this is the vinyl debut of Kroppskännedom. In just six tracks, Andreas Malm sure knows how to get straight to the point. ‘Antares’ is the shortest track of the album but sets the mood: this isn’t your average loop-based album, it’s the texture that’s the main element. Guitars take a more central role on the rest of the A- side, not as guitar music, but as waves crashing and receding in an endless cycle. The B-side takes a more rhythmical approach, all whilst staying true to the same sentiment. ‘Kroppskännedom’ was made in Malmö over the course of the past few years, all by Andreas. To add a few subtle accents, he invited friends to perform on a few songs. Sofie Herner (of Leda/Neutral/Enhet för Fri Musik) lends her voice on Vara med dig, and plays guitars on Sluta. David Roeder (aka Nein Rodere) does melodica and setar on Vara med dig, and vocals on Ambros II. Their contributions blend in flawlessly.