In the quiet corners of Malmö, Sweden, a different kind of music-making is taking place, organic, analogue, deeply groovy—and at the centre of it all is Daniel Fridell. A multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer, Fridell has spent years crafting genre-blending sounds rooted in funk, soul, jazz, Latin, and cinematic textures. His music doesn’t chase trends—it builds atmospheres.
Whether he’s recording a morning jam or layering vintage synths late at night, Daniel creates music that feels lived-in and timeless.
With one hand on the drum kit and the other on a Fender Rhodes, Fridell represents a rare breed of artist: someone who performs, produces, records, and mixes every instrument himself, with an almost spiritual commitment to groove.
Composer. Producer. Multi-Instrumentalist. Vinyl Soul-Seeker. Mood Architect.
Daniel Fridell isn’t just making tracks, he’s building sonic worlds.
From the buttery tones of his ’70s Fender bass to the warm pulse of vintage drum machines, Fridell approaches each track like a live session. It’s this hands-on style that makes his music feel so fluid. Every instrument bears its fingerprints, every groove its intuition.
On Bandcamp and streaming platforms, his signature sound evokes jazz-funk, cinematic soul, cumbia, and blaxploitation-era mood pieces.
Releases & Collaborations
Fridell’s 2019 debut album, Soulrebel, introduced his jam-based ethos. Created entirely alone in his Malmö studio, the album channels the improvisational spirit of Herbie Hancock, Sly Stone, and Curtis Mayfield. It’s not just a project, it’s a musical diary of one-person funk explorations.
Since then, he’s become a regular on Epidemic Sound, releasing instrumental tracks like “Sunshine Funk,” “The Lovers,” and “Waiting for You.” These pieces are now soundtracking films, YouTube channels, and ad campaigns worldwide.
In 2023, he collaborated with iconic Swedish bassist Sven Lindvall on Your Blue Eyes, an EP packed with soulful instrumentation, including the standout track “Whiskey Saved My Soul.”
In 2025, Daniel released Worms, Trees, Birds and Mountains, a fully improvised EP born from morning sessions. The lead track “Worms” pays homage to Philly soul, while still sounding unmistakably Fridell: loose, layered, and emotionally rich.
A Style All His Own
Daniel Fridell doesn’t fit into a single genre. His sound resides somewhere between retro and contemporary, infused with analogue warmth and cinematic detail.
You’ll hear soul chords on a Rhodes keyboard one minute, a Latin groove pulsing through a Moog the next. His love for vinyl-era sonics and non-digital recording techniques lends his music a rare physicality, akin to something you could touch.
What defines his music is its mood: it’s always grounded in a groove, always emotionally tuned in. Whether it’s chill, funky, melancholic, or bold, there’s a distinct humanness running through every beat.
A Creative in Motion
Bandcamp – Home to Soulrebel, rare B-sides, and organic EPs.
Epidemic Sound – A vast collection of his instrumental tracks used in content worldwide.
SoundCloud – Features exclusive jams and cumbia edits like “Springtime in Malmö.”
YouTube – Visuals for tracks like “The One”, offering a cinematic glimpse into his sonic world.
Whether in a studio stacked with analogue gear or just vibing over morning coffee with a bassline in his head, Daniel Fridell stays creating.
What’s Next?
There’s no grand PR campaign or major label roadmap behind Daniel’s work. He prefers to let the music speak for itself. Every release feels like a continuation of a personal journey, one jam at a time.
From new EPs to one-off collaborations, he’s consistently adding to a body of work that values craftsmanship, spontaneity, and soul. Expect more live takes, more vintage gear, and more sonic experiments that feel both fresh and familiar.
Final Thoughts
Daniel Fridell is one of those rare artists whose music you don’t just hear, you feel. His work is part studio wizardry, part groove meditation. In a world driven by algorithmic perfection, Fridell reminds us that raw, real, jam-based music still has a place.
With Malmö as his creative playground and a spirit rooted in 60s soul and 70s funk, Daniel Fridell is quietly building a catalogue that’s deeply musical, deeply human, and endlessly listenable.
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Zond