Sweden’s underground psychedelic scene has a new home. Urskog Records officially launches with the self-titled debut EP from Malmö-based five-piece Undulathund, a three-track journey into groovy, kraut-infused psych-rock. The EP arrives on January 30, 2026, across multiple limited-edition vinyl variants, alongside a classic black pressing.
Built with patience and a clear sense of purpose, Urskog Records has been quietly shaping its vision: a label dedicated to international psychedelia, untamed sound, and deep listener engagement. The imprint seeks music with atmosphere, feral energy, and lasting impact while championing both overlooked gems and bold new artistic voices.
Undulathund‘s debut EP is an embodiment of this ethos. Recorded live on January 13, 2024, in a snowy industrial space, the band captured their improvisational alchemy in real time. “We have an idea of the form,” the band explains, “but the music comes to life in performance. Everyone brings their own state of mind to it, and that’s exactly what we hope it will do for our audience.”
The result is a rich, 38-minute exploration of groove-heavy stoner riffs, krauty psychedelia, elastic sax interludes, and moments of explosive chaos tempered with gentle restraint. Tracks shift seamlessly between cosmic expansiveness and grounded melodic grit, reflecting a playful, yet precise approach to composition. A single riff, nurtured across multiple songs, even inspired a brand-new track before being retired, demonstrating the band’s instinct-driven creative process.
Guitarist, saxophonist, and drummer interplay create an almost live, improvisatory energy, making the listener feel part of the band’s unfolding sonic experiment. “No one’s here to show off; everyone’s here to serve the song. Sometimes that means doing less. Sometimes it means going full freak out. It always has to feel natural,” the band says.
The name Undulathund — a quirky fusion of Swedish slang and nonsense roughly translating to “Lazy Parakeet Dog” — mirrors the band’s whimsical yet fiercely creative personality. Their music, like their moniker, is both delicate and feral, cosmic yet grounded, and kaleidoscopically explosive.
Physical editions of the EP are available here, offering collectors three limited variants alongside an audiophile black pressing. With this launch, Urskog Records opens a new chapter for Scandinavian psychedelia, promising a label that honors the ritual of record-making, attentive listening, and the magical intersection between artist, sound, and audience.
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