Jonas Kristoffer Almén (born 19 November 1984 in Färjestaden[1]) is a Swedish bassist, rocksinger and songwriter. He is co-founder of the swedish rock-band Royal Republic.[2]
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jonas Kristoffer Almén |
| Born | 19 December 1984 Färjestaden, Sweden |
| Genres | Alternativ rock, garagerock, hardrock, punkrock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Bass guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Universal |
| Website | Royal Republic Officiell website |
Career
editJonas Almén studied Music at the Malmö Academy of Music. In 2007 he founded the band „Royal Republic" along with three other students Adam Grahn (vocals, guitar), Hannes Irengård (guitar) and Per Andreasson (drums).[3] The band recorded their first album, We are the Royal in 2010 in Malmö. In 2012 they released their second album titled Save the Nation. The third album Royal Republic and the Nosebreakers with songs from the previous albums re-interpreted in an acoustic and country-like way was released in 2014. In 2016 the Swedes recorded their fourth album Weekendman. Last three albums were recorded by Michael Ilbert at Hansa Studio 1 and Hansa Mix Room.[4] The band has signed a contract with Vertigo/Universal Music.[5][6] Royal Republic are active on the touring circuit in Europe and the United States.[7][8]
The band played at the tradition-rich German festivals Rock am Ring,[9] Rock im Park[10] and the Highfield-Festival.[11]
Other activities
editDiscography
editReferences
edit- ^ Ölandsbladet: „Turnerar Europa runt med nya skivan“
- ^ GND-Normdaten: Royal Republic
- ^ odyssey-music.net: "ROYAL REPUBLIC"
- ^ goldengatemanagement.com: „Michael-Ilbert-Neues-Royal-Republic-Album-Chartet-auf-14“
- ^ mediabiz.de: Universal Music nimmt Royal Republic unter Vertrag
- ^ umusicpub.de: Royal-Republic-Weekend-Man
- ^ The Independent.co.uk: Royal Republic, Grosse Freiheit 36, gig review: The Swedish quartet let the good times roll in Hamburg
- ^ ROYAL REPUBLIC AUF TOUR
- ^ Rhein-Zeitung.de: Royal Republic: Da wackelt die Matte
- ^ Nordbayern.de: Alternative Rock bei Gluthitze
- ^ WDR-Rockplast: Highfield-Sechszehn-Royal-Republic
- ^ Songs.. von Jonas Almén auf Apple Music
- ^ Blekinge Museum: Pudgy
- ^ Mulatschag – Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
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