Swedish future pop pioneers Covenant have today, October 17th, released their new Andreas EP. This is the band’s first new material in nearly a decade and serves as a heartfelt tribute to their great friend and former band member, Andreas Catjar-Danielsson, who tragically passed away from cancer on July 29, 2024.
In a gesture of support for his family, all profits generated by the band and their label from the Andreas EP will be donated to a charity benefiting his sons, Ivo and Andrej.
The band commented on the release:
Today is the official release day for our tribute EP to our great friend and band member Andreas Catjar-Danielsson, who passed away far too young of cancer last year. The ‘Andreas EP’ is a charity project with all profits going to Andreas’ sons Ivo and Andrej. Most of them have been sold in advance, but there are some left if you feel like supporting a good cause and get a fine vinyl EP in return. As Andreas used to say: ‘Take care and control’.
The EP features five experimental tracks, including two cover versions: a rendition of Lee Hazlewood’s “A Rider on a White Horse” and Yazoo’s classic “Winter Kills”.
Formed in Helsingborg, Sweden, in 1988, Covenant drew inspiration from electronic giants like Kraftwerk, Depeche Mode, and Front 242. They quickly made a name for themselves in the electro scene following their impactful 1994 debut album, Dreams of a Cryotank. Throughout a career spanning nine studio albums, the band has consistently pushed the boundaries of electronic music, earning a reputation for emotional intelligence and excellent musical craftsmanship.
The Andreas EP is available now as a limited edition black vinyl EP from the SPKR store and via Bandcamp.
Andreas EP Tracklist
Side A
- A Rider on a White Horse [Lee Hazlewood cover]
- Walk Slow
- Slow Dance
Side B
- Das Nibelungenlied
- Winter Kills [Yazoo cover]
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