Ass

Ass is the solo moniker of Swedish multi-instrumentalist Andreas Söderström, a central figure in the Stockholm alternative and experimental folk scenes. Söderström's sound identity is defined by a meticulous, self-taught approach to multi-tracking, influenced by his upbringing in his father's bouzouki factory.

His work sits at the intersection of traditional folk, chamber music, and the 'folktronica' movement of the mid-2000s, though it leans heavily toward purely acoustic and analog textures. Career-wise, Ass emerged after Söderström spent years as a sought-after collaborator for acts like Jenny Wilson, Tape, and Taken by Trees. His solo output, particularly the 2006 debut and subsequent releases like 'Salt Marsh', is characterized by brevity and atmospheric density. Critically, he is praised for his ability to evoke vast, melancholic landscapes through intimate, small-scale arrangements. His influence web connects the pastoral minimalism of Erik Enocksson with the experimental brass-folk of Tape, positioning him as a key architect of the 'Swedish quiet' aesthetic that gained international indie-label traction in the late 2000s.