Cosmic Wildlife - How To (2023) Hi-Res

Cosmic Wildlife is a Swedish retro-futuristic jazz band exploring the space between acoustic and electronic, melody and noise, composition and improvisation. Formed in 2020 by composer and bassist Elias Hällqvist, the Gothenburg-based quartet has its roots in the contemporary jazz scene, but ventures into electronica, dream pop, and ambient territory. Alongside Elias, each member brings something unique to the mix: the ephemeral melodies of Pontus Hedström (wind instruments), the warm fuzzy harmonies of Karl Magnús Anderssons (synthesizers) and the swinging beats of Anton Jonsson (drums.)

For their debut album "How to", Cosmic Wildlife has assembled an eclectic mix of tracks, all inspired by the subtle beauty of the mundane. Daydreaming while commuting on a dark winter morning, staring at the moon on a sleepless night, reliving old memories while packing a moving box. These are the kind of everyday moments that have influenced the creation of "How to”.

Pontus Hedström (saxophone/flute/clarinets), Karl Magnús Andersson (synthesizers), Elias Hällqvist (bass/electronics), Anton Jonsson (drums)