Doomed Confessionary: Jonas Eriksson (Dimwind)
Dimwind is an alternative post-metal/progressive sludge band hailing from Gothenburg, Sweden. They made a name for themselves in the underground as an instrumental force with their first two albums, »Slow Wave Violence« (2021) and »The Futility Of Breathing« (2023). But as writing began for their third full-length, the duo felt a strong urge to evolve – both sonically and creatively.
The search for a new voice led them to vocalist Misha Sedini (ex-Come Sleep), whose addition brought the heavier, more layered sound that guitarist Andreas Hansen and drummer Jonas Eriksson had envisioned, fusing their melody-driven post-metal with the grit and unpredictability of progressive sludge.
With the new album well into production and a release targeted for spring 2026, Dimwind now stands as a fully formed trio. To mark this new chapter and stir the waters ahead of the album, they released a cover of Billie Eilish’s »Ocean Eyes«, a heartfelt dedication to their daughters, all of whom are devoted Billie fans. Out on all streaming platforms November 7th, 2025.
Can you please say a few words about your band?
We’re Dimwind, an alternative post-metal/progressive sludge band from Sweden, and we’re just about to release our third full-length album, the first one featuring our new vocalist. The urge to evolve from an instrumental duo into a vocal-driven trio had been growing for quite some time, and judging by how the songs turned out, it truly feels like a natural and necessary step in our evolution as a band.
What was the biggest challenge for the band?
The past two years, spent searching for a vocalist, were quite exhausting and time-consuming. Even though most people we connected with were great and genuinely tried to make things work, we ended up losing a lot of time waiting for situations that ultimately led nowhere. When we finally found Misha, everything just clicked, and suddenly things started moving forward.
What can you be most proud of so far?
We’re proud of the albums we’ve released so far, and especially of the one that’s coming next. We’ve stayed true to our intention of writing music that feels right to us, without trying to fit into any specific genre. Being a DIY band, recording, mixing, and producing everything ourselves has been a challenging and sometimes frustrating process, but incredibly rewarding. We’ve learned a lot along the way.
What was your biggest regret?
There’s really no point in regretting anything. We’re doing the best we can with the time we have, balancing work, family life, and everyday responsibilities with our passion for music. Of course we’d like things to move faster and more smoothly, but there’s no use beating yourself up over it.
What was the best concert/tour so far and why?
We don’t tour or play live. Since we’re only three members, Andreas, our guitarist, handles all guitars, bass, and keyboards in the recordings. The band is primarily focused on the creative process of writing and recording new music.
What was the biggest surprise on the music scene for you?
Given the current state of the world, it would take something truly extraordinary to be surprising. Nothing comes to mind at the moment. Just sad that we lost some great names in the metal scene last year, thinking of Brent Hinds, Tompa Lindeberg and Ozzy of course.
What is currently in your heavy musical rotation?
Deftones »Private Music« really got me, and Andreas hooked, and I’ve been rediscovering their discography, spinning almost every album over the past year. Other heavy bands in rotation include Saor, In Mourning, Waldgeflüster, Harakiri For The Sky, among many others.
What was the best advice you’ve ever been given as a musician?
Don’t take lessons.
What are your guilty pleasures?
We don’t feel guilty about enjoying music at all. We’re devouring everything from the most raw underground metal to country, singer-songwriters, electronic/ambient, hip-hopp, pop, punk and other more alternative genres.
Can you say something more about the current music scene in Gothenburg?
Unfortunately, we don’t have much time to go see bands live. That said, I’m definitely planning to see Norwegian rockers Spidergawd when they play my favorite venue, Pustervik, here in Gothenburg in a couple of weeks. I’ve seen many great shows on that stage – it’s the best place to really connect with both the band and the crowd. I’m still bummed about missing Smashing Pumpkins when they were in town this summer, so I don’t want to regret missing another anticipated show.
Where can we see you live this year (concerts/tours)?
See question 5 🙂
What are your plans for the future as a band?
We’ve been looking for a label to release the upcoming album, but it’s starting to look like we’ll have to manage it ourselves. We’re currently exploring different options for a physical release – preferably vinyl, but if that doesn’t work out we can definitely promise a CD at least.
How can people best support your band?
Follow us on social media and on your streaming platform of choice, listen to our music, and add your favorite tracks to playlists. Check out our Bandcamp for physical releases – hopefully we’ll have some nice editions of the new album available around the release (no date set yet, so stay tuned).
Do you have any message for your listeners?
At the risk of sounding like a broken record: make sure to follow us so you don’t miss the new album. We’re extremely proud of it. The theme are quite heavy, and we believe many listeners will be able to relate. Of you have heard our music before you’ll be both satisfied and surprised.
Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well