Give Up Together

Description

After three years of absence, the Swedish singer-songwriter Thomas Jonsson returns with Give Up Together, his sixth studio album under the name I'm Kingfisher. After the success of Glue (2023), an album largely arranged with jazz musicians, Jonsson has opted this time for a heavier sound, offering a set of americana songs, driven by a subtle drum, distinctive electric guitars, and rich strings, all sometimes deconstructing into stripped-down folk pieces. A true hidden gem of Sweden, I'm Kingfisher has been praised by critics, including NPR (All Songs Considered), Uncut, Clash, KEXP, and many others, and has shared the stage with artists such as Kevin Morby, Courtney Marie Andrews, The Weather Station, and Damien Jurado. An essential figure in the Nordic folk scene, Jonsson has quietly built an impressive catalog and is finally ready to achieve recognition alongside his more famous contemporaries.