‘everything is until it’s not’ is the new EP by Sweden’s Mi von Ahn. The EP is a collection of four songs where sadness, loss and desperation are woven together; about finding the anger as a strategy to move on, about gratitude and being able to let in the joy of memories in the midst of sadness.
Inspired by nineties trip hop and shoegaze, Mi has created a soundscape characterized by rawness, nerve and simplicity. Her new EP was written and recorded by Mi in a small cabin on wheels in the mountains of Jämtland county in the north of Sweden, contributing to the unique atmosphere on the four new tracks. The final recording was done in Tajgan studios in Akkavare and Sandås Silence in Umeå, also located in northern Sweden. ’everything is until it’s not’ is mixed by Anton Sundell, Studio Bruket, and Axel Andersson Utsi.
Mi von Ahn weaves emotive dream indie rock with a nerve and attendance. A kind of warming melancholy, set against a dynamic and ever changing soundscape, where desolate expanses seamlessly intermingle with lush inland forests.
Her self-produced cabin pop exudes echoes of Bon Iver’s ethereal soundscapes. According to Clash Magazine, her music is ”driving, inspiring, and moving…”, drawing parallels to the war on drugs. Swedish newspaper Västerbottenskuriren notes ”… hints of Fleetwood Mac and perhaps even Amanda Bergman/Amason can be detected, but above all, Mi von Ahn remains unequivocally herself”.
Mi has released two full-length albums and three EPs. In 2018, her debut album, ‘Signals,’ emerged, garnering a nomination for Gaffa Magazine’s newcomer of the year award. In 2022 the follow-up album “reverie” was released. An introspective exploration of dreams as a perpetual source of hope and catalyst for personal growth, transcending both the grand and subtle complexities of life. Mi’s introspective gaze extends far beyond earthly concerns, encompassing the vast expanse of the cosmos, while also delving into the intertwined realms of humanity and climate change. Intertwined with narratives of heartbreak and the struggles of dealing with fatigue syndrome.
Over the years, Mi von Ahn has played in clubs, concert halls and festivals across Sweden. She has also toured as supporting act for Ane Brun, Jennie Abrahamsson and more. In 2024 Mi supported both The Soundtrack of Our Lives and Christian Kjellvander, and guested on the popular Swedish national TV show Go’kväll.
Stream the EP here.
Watch the video for out of my head via YouTube below.
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