Nektar (Swedish band)

Nektar
Nektar in 2025
Nektar in 2025
Background information
OriginGothenburg, Sweden
GenresIndie rock, alternative rock
Years active2023–present
LabelSony
Members
  • Ilean Arvman Nelson
  • Leo Larsson
  • Elliot Axelsson Olsson
  • Zion Merking
  • Nils Hoff
Past members
  • Isak Zander
Websitenektar-gbg.com

Nektar is a Swedish indie rock band, formed in Gothenburg in 2023.[1]

History

The band was formed in late 2023. Their debut album Magnolia was released in September 2024.[2][3] In March 2025, the band won a GAFFA Award for Breakthrough of the Year.[4]

In June 2025, the band signed a contract with Sony Music.[5] On 8 August, they released the single "Faller".[6] In November 2025, Nektar released their second studio album, Om du behöver mig (Swedish for "If You Need Me").[7] The album was nominated for the 2026 Grammis Award for "Best Rock" and "Best Newcomer".[8]

Band members

Current members

  • Ilean Arvman Nelson – lead vocals, guitars (2023–present)
  • Leo Larsson – guitars (2023–present)
  • Elliot Axelsson Olsson – bass (2023–present)
  • Zion Merking – keyboards, percussion (2023–present)
  • Nils Hoff – drums (2026–present)

Former members

  • Isak Zander – drums (2023–2025)

Discography

Studio albums

Singles

  • Sitt ner (lilla jag) (2024)
  • Älskar dig (oändligt föralltid) (2024)
  • Ord Mot Ord (2025)
  • Faller (2025)
  • Den enda du har (2025)
  • Ge mig allt du har (2025)
  • Norrort (2026)

References

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