Draft:Sir Was

sir Was
sir Was
Birth name	Joel Wästberg
Born	July 20, 1981 (age 43); Frillesås, Sweden
Origin	Sweden
Genres	Indie pop, electronica, alternative, avant-pop
Occupation(s)	Musician, Record Producer
Instrument	Multi-instrumentalist
Years active	2016–present
Labels	City Slang; Memphis Industries; No Label;
Website	Official Website

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Joel Wästberg, known professionally as sir Was, is a Swedish musician and music producer.

Early Life and Background

Joel Wästberg was born on July 20, 1981, in the small village of Frillesås, Sweden. Wästberg began his musical journey at a young age, playing the saxophone. He pursued formal studies in saxophone and improvisation at Skurups folkhögskola and the University of Gothenburg's Academy of Music and Drama. Before debuting as sir Was, Wästberg was a touring musician with Swedish singer-songwriter José González and folk rock band Junip.

Musical Influences

sir Was's music reflects a broad spectrum of influences ranging from jazz and hip-hop to classical music. He often cites artists such as D'Angelo, Madlib, and Sly and the Family Stone as significant inspirations^[1]^[2]^[3]. His music is characterized by intricate arrangements, soulful melodies, and a unique blending of organic and electronic sound elements.

Collaborations

In addition to his solo work, sir Was has collaborated with various artists and musicians such as the Swedish electronic band Little Dragon (on the single Deployed), Falle Nioke (on the EP Marasi), and Casper Clausen of Efterklang (on the single Flyder).

Reception and Recognition

BBC 6 Music radio host Lauren Laverne named Digging A Tunnel her favourite album of the year in 2017.^[4]

Future Music gave Holding On To A Dream a review of 9/10, saying it was "the work of a true master of lo-fi, analogue sounds".^[5]

Discography

Studio Albums

Digging A Tunnel (2017)
Holding On To A Dream (2019)
Let The Morning Come (2021)
We Can Go Anywhere From Here (2023)

EPs

Says Hi (2016)

References

^ "Exclusive | Sir Was Reflects on the Timeless Soul of d'Angelo's "Voodoo" LP". 16 September 2019.
^ "Selected by sir Was". 7 August 2019.
^ https://www.memphis-industries.com/release/let-the-morning-come/
^ "BBC - 6 Music Recommends Albums of the Year 2017".
^ "Album Reviews - Future Music".

External links

[1] "Exclusive | Sir Was Reflects on the Timeless Soul of d'Angelo's "Voodoo" LP". 16 September 2019.

[2] "Selected by sir Was". 7 August 2019.

[3] ttps://www.memphis-industries.com/release/let-the-morning-come/

[4] "BBC - 6 Music Recommends Albums of the Year 2017".

[5] "Album Reviews - Future Music".

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