”I like the way that one word [song titles] doesn’t give away the whole song…you still gotta work your way through the song and the lyrics to get the meaning or the idea.”
Photo Credit: Linda Florin
George Dionne interviews SOEN frontman JOEL EKELOF about their latest album ‘Reliance’ for KNAC.COM. The album is set for release on January 16, 2026 through Silver Lining Music.
Highlights include:
Discussion of the new album Songwriting dynamics Stories behind the singles Real life vs social media The return of bassist Stefan Stenberg In the studio with producer Alexander Backlund What’s behind their one word titles Deciding on the artwork Their recent tour with DARK TRANQUILITY 2026 Nordic Tour with XANDRIA & VULKAN Other plans for 2026 live shows The ocean cruise show experience How the band has progressed in 15 years How Joel got the gig in SOEN Crazy crowds around the world Blowing their first label showcase And much, much more!
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