Sweden’s Gaupa will release their second full-length next year as their first offering through Nuclear Blast Records. That’s a monumental pickup on a number of levels, and I’m wondering if the label has perchance had an opportunity to sample some of Gaupa‘s new material, touting as they are the band’s genre-spanning ways. The follow-up to 2020’s Feberdröm (discussed here) won’t be out until 2022, but I wouldn’t be surprised either to find Gaupa joining some labelmate act on tour before then, plague permitting. Who and when is the question, though, and if Nuclear Blast is putting Gaupa forth as a potential cross-genre appeal, it might be cool to see them hit the road with Meshuggah in Europe. Note too that their new single is a live track.

In the meantime, cheers to the band on getting picked up, to the label on the pickup, and to Kozmik Artifactz, who had the good sense to issue Feberdröm in the first place.

The PR wire has this:

SWEDISH PSYCHEDELIC HARD ROCK BAND, GAUPA, SIGNS WITH NUCLEAR BLAST

NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS are happy to announce the signing of exciting young psychedelic hard rock band GAUPA from Falun, Sweden.

With surreal lyrics, an energetic, very unique singer, and an addictive sound that combines progressive stoner rock with doom, folk and psychedelic rock influences, GAUPA released their self-titled debut EP in June 2018 and have since made a name for themselves in the international underground rock scene. The “GAUPA” EP was well received and led to the band playing one of their first live performances at Scandinavia’s biggest rock festival, Sweden Rock. GAUPA then got a chance to release the EP on vinyl via German label Kozmik Artifactz in October 2019 and went on to playing a good number of shows and festivals. Critics were impressed not only by the studio recordings and their diverse & complex arrangements, but also by the level of intensity the band displayed live.

In April 2020 GAUPA, which means “lynx” in Swedish dialect, followed up to release their first full length album, “Feberdröm,” gaining even more attention from both the underground scene as well as NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS, who will release their next album in 2022.

Jens Prüter, Head Of A&R at Nuclear Blast Records Europe comments:
“While most newcomer bands struggled during the Corona pandemic, GAUPA managed to grow by quality. Their unique sound hasn’t remained unnoticed and word of mouth spread fast. Once we had seen their live stream show and had some video conferences, we knew they would sit well in an artist roster that contains the likes of Graveyard, Opeth, Earthless and Meshuggah who appear to be some of their favorite bands, even if GAUPA isn’t very metal at all. But it’s that attitude to tear down boundaries between genres – just for the sake of art. We are proud to welcome them in good company.”

GAUPA’s vocalist Emma Näslund adds:
“We’re all still nurturing dreams of working more with our music and playing larger shows. One could argue that it would be time to shake those dreams and grow up. We don’t. If you’re doing something you love, keep going! We are beyond humbled to find ourselves among the giants and we’re very happy to announce our signing with Nuclear Blast!”

Listen to GAUPA’s new single, a live version of the track “Mjölksyra”, taken from their most recent full-length “Feberdröm”:

https://bfan.link/Gaupa-Mjölksyra.ema

GAUPA are:
David Rosberg – Guitars
Jimmy Hurtig – Drums
Emma Näslund – Vocals
Erik Sävström – Bass
Daniel Nygren – Guitars

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Gaupa, “Mjölksyra” live 2020

Gaupa, “Mammon”

Swedish heavy rockers Gaupa issued their debut album, Feberdröm, last Spring on Kozmik Artifactz, and while sadly last Spring was no fever dream — unless, of course, you had the plague — the record touched on classic-style heavy and doomly sensibilities of sneaky depth. Their new single, “Mammon,” is unabashed in its progressive metal influences, and longer (by about half a minute, but still) than anything the preceding album had on offer, with vocalist Emma Näslund successfully tapping her inner Björk for a breathy and idiosyncratic delivery that only enhances the nuance and atmospherics surrounding.

The track’s up on Bandcamp, or if you’re looking for something less convenient, Spotify, as well I’m sure as all those other places people stream music. I hear YouTube is a thing?

I’m not sure about letting it lick my ears, but I certainly appreciate the offer. It’s not one I get a lot.

Here goes:

Gaupa – “Mammon”

It’s alive!!!! Let the beast of our new single “Mammon” lick your ears and ring in the New Year!

Our most heart filled greeting goes out to ALL OF YOU who listen to our music. We hope to see you out in the real world as soon as possible. Here’s to a better year: 2021!

The song “Mammon” is written by GAUPA. Recorded, mixed and mastered by Erik Berglund at Massiv Musik. Produced by GAUPA and Erik Berglund with amazing support from Dalapop. Released by Valley Music and Dalapop. Artwork by Joan Belda!

Special thanks to Dalapop and Record Union.

GAUPA (lynx in swedish) is a rock band from Falun, Sweden. With surreal lyrics, an energetic singer, and a sound of progressive stoner rock with doom/folk/psychedelic influences, they released their debut EP in June 2018 and have already established an international name on the underground scene. “GAUPA” – their self titled debut EP – was well received and the band did one of their first performances on Scandinavia’s biggest rock festival, Sweden Rock, and have been aired on different radio shows all over the world.

GAUPA signed with german label Kozmik Artifactz and released the EP on vinyl in October 2019. GAUPA released their first full length album ’Feberdröm’ digitally and on vinyl through Kozmik Artifactz in April 2020 and are planning to hit the road in Europe.

Gaupa is:
Jimmy Hurtig – Drums
Daniel Nygren – Guitars
Erik Sävström – Bass
Emma Näslund – Vocals
David Rosberg – Guitars

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Gaupa, “Mammon”

The world may be a chaostream of virus panic and canceled shows, tours and festivals, but album releases seem at least to be proceeding on some level, and I don’t know about you, but hell, I appreciate the consistency. Take what I can get at this point. Swedish heavy rockers Gaupa issued their 2018 self-titled debut EP through Kozmik Artifactz last year and they’ll reportedly follow-up in a couple weeks with Feberdröm, their first full-length. Sadly, they seem to have an entire tour planned around the release — I didn’t see a note that they’d canceled it, but neither am I posting the dates because, well… — but one hopes they’ll either be able to do at least some of the shows or re-book it for sometime after our species has recovered from whatever the hell it ultimately needs to recover from when all of these known-unknowns and unknown-unknowns shake out.

Speaking of shaking out, Gaupa have a new song streaming now that’s got “shooting blanks” in its title, so hey, trigger warning for yours truly, amirite? That’s always a fun place to go mentally. Like, every day of my life.

Album’s out April 3, as you can apparently see on the cover art:

Gaupa “Feberdröm” Out 3rd April on Kozmik Artifactz

Swedish stoner act GAUPA continue breaking new ground with their unique blend of doom, psychedelia and folk. Hot on the tail of their highly revered self-titled debut, their new full length album ‘Feberdröm’ will not disappointed fans old and new. Eight killer new songs containing forceful tempos, as well as epic soundscapes coloured with pitch-black melancholy.

Feberdröm will be released on limited edition heavyweight vinyl & CD on the 3rd of April on Kozmik Artifactz.

VINYL FACTZ
– Plated & pressed on high
performance vinyl at
Pallas/Germany
– limited & coloured vinyl
– 300gsm gatefold cover
– special vinyl mastering

TRACKS
1. Vakuum
2. Where Emperors Grow
3. Hjulet
4. Grycksbo Gånglåt
5. Mjölksyra
6. Alfahonan (Shooting Blanks)
7. Totemdjur
8. Klarvaken

Gaupa are:
Emma Näslund – Vocals
David Rosberg – Guitars
Daniel Nygren – Guitars
Erik Jerka Sävström – Bass
Jimmy Hurtig – Drums

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Gaupa, “Alfahonan (Shooting Blanks)”

Bookended by two seven-minute sprawlers, Gaupa‘s five-track 2018 self-titled EP is set to see vinyl reissue this month through Kozmik Artifactz. As one might expect, the band give multiple looks throughout the release, from the mystical grunge of “Febersvan” and “Bergatroll” to the strutting “Gryt” and the punkish “The Drunk Autopussy Wants to Fight You.” With “Kartan” in the middle, it seems for a bit like the Swedish outfit are veering into and out of the ethereal — and maybe they are, to a degree — but with vocalist Emma Näslund showcasing a strong Björk influence and a strong sense of weight in the guitar and bass, they seem to have no trouble whatsoever with that complex navigation.

I hadn’t heard the EP before or I’d probably have written about it one way or the other, so if nothing else, I’m glad the news of the reissue gave me a chance to take a listen. I’ve included the Bandcamp stream of the thing — though the vinyl’s been remastered by Tony Reed, so take that into consideration as well — for you to check out in case you’d like to do the same.

Dig:

Gaupa Release Special Edition Debut EP On Vinyl!

GAUPA (lynx in Swedish) is a rock band from Falun, Sweden. With surreal lyrics, an energetic female singer, and a sound of progressive stoner rock with doom/folk/psychedelic influences. GAUPA released their debut EP in June 2018 to much praise and excitement throughout the underground scene.

Now this great five track EP has been spiced up with 2 live tracks which were recorded at Sweden Rock Festival 2018, resulting in a full-length vinyl release carefully remastered by the incredible Tony Reed (Mos Generator) for the best possible sound on heavy wax!

Gaupa will be released on limited edition heavyweight vinyl on the 25th of October on Kozmik Artifactz.

VINYL FACTZ
– Plated & pressed on high performance vinyl at Pallas/Germany
– limited & coloured vinyl
– 300gsm gatefold cover
– special vinyl mastering

TRACKS
1. Febersvan
2. The Drunk Autopussy Wants To Fight You
3. Kartan
4. Gryt
5. Bergatroll

Gaupa are:
Emma Näslund – Vocals
David Rosberg – Guitars
Daniel Nygren – Guitar
Erik Jerka Sävström – Bass
Jimmy Hurtig – Drums

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Gaupa, Gaupa EP (2018)