Sweden has given us another synthpop gem. Rymdverket, a duo with a fascination for space travel and electronic exploration, released their debut album Some Kind of Start on August 15, 2025.
Rymdverket means “the space agency” in English. The project’s identity is rooted in the cosmos—think astronaut imagery, song titles like “Grand Orbit,” and an eight-minute epic called “One Small Step for Man” that layers dense electronics over samples of a rocket launch countdown.
What makes Some Kind of Start so striking is its range. There are high-energy bangers like “Running Away From Myself” and “Stuck in the Reality” that belong on dance floors with their thumping rhythms and spiraling synths. But the album also slows to a hush with somber ballads like the title track and “Lack of Kindness,” and even ventures into dirge-like territory on “Your Truth.” Album highlight “Abide With Me” stands out for its pulsating beats and knob-twisting electronics that recall the immersive textures of mind.in.a.box.
At the heart of it all is an extraordinary voice. Singer Linda Ganters wields a deep, rich, slightly husky contralto that feels both timeless and otherworldly. At times she evokes Alison Moyet or Annie Lennox—a comparison the band calls “a huge compliment.” Indeed, they tell me that Eurythmics was one of Linda’s favorite bands as a teenager.
The album’s first singles—“Stuck in the Reality” (December 2024) and “Teardrops or Rain” (January 2025)—offered glimpses of their vision, but the full 12-track release reveals just how diverse and ambitious this project is. It’s music that makes me want to turn off the lights, put on headphones, and drift into orbit.
Who is Rymdverket?
Longtime friends Henric Byström and Linda Ganters formed Rymdverket in 2024, drawing inspiration from across the Scandinavian electro scene and weaving together pop, EBM, downtempo, and even strands of folk. Henric tells me that Depeche Mode’s Some Great Reward is the album that shaped his musical taste. He also points to Röyksopp’s Profound Mysteries trilogy, which he calls “a complete masterpiece,” as the project’s biggest influence for the way it blends ballads, pop, and raw dance tracks.
Unlike many new bands that emerge onto the modern synthpop scene, Rymdverket had little prior music-producing experience. Henric wrote songs as a teenager, but instead of investing in synthesizers, he spent his money on records, working as a DJ.
In 2023 I started to compose music again and I wanted to do tracks that I would like to listen to myself. The first ones didn’t reach that standard, but I really enjoyed the process, so after a few months I had two or three songs that I liked. Then I was looking for a singer.
Linda and I have been friends since the ’90s, but I didn’t know if she liked my kind of music. She said yes though, and we recorded a demo. After that we got the opportunity to record in a real studio at Ingesund Music College. I asked Linda if she was ok to publish the songs at streaming platforms and if we now had formed a band. That was the start of Rymdverket.
Linda’s singing background spans choirs and genres like folk, jazz, and classical. It’s remarkable that Rymdverket marks her first foray into electronic music.
Looking ahead, Henric says Rymdverket will continue to make music and hopefully perform some live shows.
You can find Some Kind of Start on Spotify and other streaming services. Follow Rymdverket on Facebook or Instagram to help them build an audience.
