Getting to Know Insonika (Interview – Written)

Diverse rock band Insonika are busy band, and as they work on even more new music, we spoke to them and learned more about who they are and their plans for the future.

1. Hello! Thank you for taking the time to chat to us. First things first, tell us a little bit about yourself and how you got started.

I started my musical journey at 13 by taking up the drums and ing a band pretty much straight away. I have played everything from big band jazz ,punk, hip hop, metal etc. At 27 I moved to Sweden and started a family so I stopped playing so frequently and focused on teaching music a bit more.

Then a few years later at 31 years I really wanted to get playing again so started searching for a band in the local area and just so happened Insonika needed a new drummer. I auditioned with them and am very happy to say I have now been in Insonika for just over a year.

The band had been around for about 7 years, released two EPs, two albums and now in 2025 we are getting into releasing singles. The history of the band goes that Insonika started out as a jam project in 2017 that naturally evolved into a band. The line up started as a three piece with current singer/guitarist Oscar, bassist Daniel and original drummer Mathias. During Covid Sebastian our current rhythm guitarist and synth player ed the band.

The current line-up for the band is:

Oscar – guitar and vocals
Daniel – bass
Sebastian – synths, guitar and backing vocals
Simon – drums

2. Someone comes to you and asks you to sum up what kind of music you play – what do you tell them?

This question is hard to answer. Insonkia started as a doom/stoner band but has evolved accordingly to its and democratic nature one might say. If I were to sum it up in a couple of words I would say its diverse rock music.

3. What’s currently keeping you busy? A new album/EP/single release? A new video? Playing live, or planning ahead?

All the above… We are currently focused on writing and releasing singles which may in the future become an album or EP.

There have been some talks about arranging a tour later this year.. As for gigs we are always looking to play live so we could pop up anywhere. You can absolutely expect a steady stream of music coming your way thats for sure.

4. What is about this current period that is particularly exciting for you?

For me its the current process we have writing and releasing singles. I feel like we have a great system that really works for everyone. It’s a bit like an assembly line… I record my drum parts and any other ideas I may have then leave it over to the next person. As everybody has complete freedom over what they put in, it’s exciting not knowing how it’s going to sound later on after it’s been through the entire band. So far we have all been pleasantly surprised with the results! It’s inspiring to see how a small idea or demo can change and turn into something you had no idea could even exist and really proud of.

5. Tell me about the work that has gone into making it a reality and what it means to you.

I am very ionate about creating music so everything we do in insonika means a lot to me. Everything from the bare bones demos to planning gigs and future endeavours I love it all. It takes a lot more work than you might think being in a band, writing, playing gigs, it’s a constant grind you have to work hard if you want to get anywhere.

Making it a reality is stressful, it takes sacrifice and patience but the pay off seeing people at a gig enjoying your music is just the best feeling in the world.

6. Making music and being creative can be a very positive experience and can be very good for the mind. In what way has making music had a positive impact on your mental health?

The impact music has had on my life is huge. It has a positive effect on me and I use it pretty much everyday of my life. I have terrible mental health myself and music just fills the gaps. It has everything for me from being able to express myself all the way to just being interested in art and how its created. It helps me when i am confused, sad, angry and maybe that’s why music can connect deep down for so many people on so many levels.

7. It can also be incredibly challenging, more so in the modern times. What have been some challenging aspects of making music and how have you overcome them?

I would have to say getting gigs seems to be increasingly difficult in the current climate and the prices of things like touring/ recording studios can feel a bit out of reach for smaller bands and artists.

It could take quite a while to save up the money just to get one decent sounding track done these days and things move so fast in the industry its just impossible for some bands to keep going.

8. How do you handle the online aspects of being in a band? Having to put out content constantly, promoting across several different social media platforms, and having your success measured in likes and follows?

Its a lot of pressure trying to keep up with things and can be quite depressing when you start thinking in numbers like how many Spotify listeners you have or how many streams you’ve had in a month or with a new release. For me it starts to feel like a sport not art if I’m focusing too much on following streams. That said you have to be keeping track of the online aspects constantly of course in todays musical climate.

I personally try my best not to get too sucked in and why I got into music in the first place. I love playing the drums and playing/creating with people plain and simple. Everything else is a bonus after that but these days it’s so easy to lose sight of that if you’re not careful.

Of course as a band we want to be successful and reach people but I feel the entire band would agree we all get a kick out of music in most of its forms, so making it for people is the highest reward.

9. How do you make this part of things enjoyable, and fulfilling, for yourself?

Just simply try to enjoy the process of things, try not to get too stressed or take things too seriously all the time. Its meant to be fun at the end of the day and when you’re a performer it goes without saying if the crowd sees or hears you not enjoying it there’s a big chance they are not going to enjoy it as much.

If I’m not feeling fulfilled in myself creatively or something is off the only way is up in my eyes. I try to take a step back mentally, start fresh and move on.

10. Speaking directly to listeners – what would you ask they do to help you?

Come to a show give us a listen on Spotify if you like diverse rock music maybe we have something for you. We love art as much as you do so check out some of our physical merch. We are not your typical rock band so if you like a diverse show with some twists and turns give us a listen or even better come see us live you wont be disappointed.

11. Outside of music, what do you like to do to relax?

I like to spend time with my family, going for runs and training.

12. Where can people find you?

You can find us on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram under the name Insonika or Insonikaband and all the popular streaming platforms (spotify,deezer etc..) We are also on bandcamp as insonikaband.bandcamp.com there you us by buying merch or digital s.