Johan Svärdshammar (born September 21, 1974 in Stockholm) is composer, guitarist and backing vocalist in the bands Waves under Water and LinaLaukaR which he founded together with Angelica Segerbäck.[1] In the past he has also played in other band formations such as Cynthia Leech.

Johan Svärdshammar
Birth nameJohan Svärdshammar
Born1974
OriginStockholm, Sweden
GenresDarkwave, synthpop, gothic rock
Occupation(s)Musician,
singer,
Instrument(s)Vocals,
guitar,
Synth,
Years active2007–present
LabelsCalorique Records,
Danse Macabre

In 2007 Johan wanted to form a new group with a female vocalist and asked Angelica if she would be interested in trying to sing to a few of his songs.[2] They recorded two songs during one day and were both very happy with the result. Thus the band was formed.[1]

Discography

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Waves under Water

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Albums

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  • All of Your Light – (CD Album) 2011 – Danse Macabre
  • Serpents and the Tree – (CD Album) 2009 – Calorique Records, Danse Macabre
  • A Short Presentation of – (Demo) 2009
  • Winter Garden – (Demo) 2008

Singles

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  • Tomorrow – (digital) 2011
  • Red Red Star – (digital) 2010
  • Winter Garden – (digital) 2009

Compilation appearances

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  • Dark Alliance vol. 3 – (CD) 2009, Track #1 "Serpents and the Tree" – Danse Macabre
  • New Signs & Sounds 11/09 – (CD) 2009, Track #2 "Serpents and the Tree" – Zillo
  • Sonic Seducer Cold Hands Seduction Vol. 100 (CD) 2009, Track #7 "Winter Garden" – Sonic Seducer
  • Gothic Lifestyle 3 (CD) November 2009, Track #13 "Serpents and the Tree" – Gothic Magazine
  • EXTREME traumfänger 10 (CD) December 2009, Track #9 "Nothing More" – UpScene
  • Die Zillo-CD 05/2010 (CD) April 2010, Track #15 "Red Red Star" – Zillo
  • Dark Alliance vol. 7 – (CD) 2010, Track #8 "Red Red Star" – Danse Macabre

LinaLaukaR

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Albums

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  • LinaLaukaR – (Demo) 2009

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Official Myspace
  2. ^ Cyber-Angels.nl Archived September 16, 2010, at the Wayback Machine, 2009 interview