About the band
A powerful unit with no fear for exploring unknown sound territory
New, exiting collaboration between Swedes Thomas Gunillasson, Johan Björklund, Thomas Backman and danish keyboard player Katrine Amsler.
This unit takes the music in directions unheard of before, combining programmed electronic beats with cinematic soundscapes performed with a rock edge. The tunes focuses on strong melodic material and adventurous improvisation taking the listener for an unforgettable journey.
Thymeshift has been touring in different constellations since 2011. 2015 saw the release of the band’s debut album ”Beyond Horizons” in collaboration with Hilmar Jensson (ICE), released on the BoogiePost Recordings label. This new incarnation of Thymeshift has a new album in the can, planned to be released in 2019.
With support from Swedish Arts Council.
Katrine Amsler (DK) – keyboards, electronics
Based in Copenhagen. Leader of Television Pickup with several wellrecieved releases.
Also often heard with Lindha Kallerdahl, Shitney, IB Expo,
Big Bombastic Collective, Samuel Hällqvist and others.
With support from Swedish Arts Council.
Katrine Amsler (DK) – keyboards, electronics
Based in Copenhagen. Leader of Television Pickup with several wellrecieved releases.
Also often heard with Lindha Kallerdahl, Shitney, IB Expo,
Big Bombastic Collective, Samuel Hällqvist and others.
Johan Björklund (S) – drums
Based in Gothenburg. Leader of Johan Björklund Dynamic Flavours and Monochromatics. Has played with Änglaspel, Lina Nyberg, Cue Act, Celso Paco, Mess, Johannes Lundberg, RatedX and others.
Thomas Gunillasson (S) – guitars
Based in Västerås. Leader of Les Pickadoles and A Forest.
Extensive work with Karin Inde, How!, Mess, The Dora Steins,
Lindha Kallerdahl, Zara Tellander, Militanta Jazzmusiker and others.
Thomas Backman (S) – saxophone, clarinet
Based in Stockholm. Leader of the band ”Thomas Backman”
Has played with Paavo, Klabbes Bank, LED, Sarah Riedel, Maia Hirasawa and others.
Musicians
Katrine Amsler – keyboards, electronics
Thomas Backman – saxophone, clarinet
Johan Björklund – drums
Thomas Gunillasson – guitars
