Qoph (band)
Qoph | |
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| QOPH live in Stockholm 2004 QOPH live in Stockholm 2004 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Genres | Progressive rock, Psychedelic rock |
| Years active | 1996 - present |
| Labels | Transubstans Nasoni Records Disk Union Kaleidophone |
| Members | Federico de Costa Rustan Geschwind Filip Norman Patrik Persson |
| Past members | Robin Kvist Jimmy Wahlsteen Fredrik Rönnqvist Anders Franzén Henric Jordan |
| Website | qoph.se |
Qoph is a progressive rock band from Stockholm, Sweden.
Biography
Qoph started in the late 1990's as pioneers of the Swedish stoner rock scene. Originally formed as an experimental act Robin Kvist joined the crew adding Swedish lyrics on what was later to become Qoph's debute album "Kalejdoskopiska Aktiviteter" (Kaleidoscopic Activities), released in 1998.
Drummer Federico de Costa, guitarist Filip Norman and bassist Patrik Persson were core members of several line ups before 1998. Many of the earlier songs were instrumental. In 1996 Jimmy Wahlsteen replaced original guitarist Fredrik Rönnkvist, who went on founding The Moon. Some early Qoph songs later appeared on The Moon’s album "In Phase" (2005 Nasoni Records).
After the release of the E.P. "Än lyser månen" in 2000, QOPH started writing their songs in the English language. Jimmy Wahlsteen left the band in 2003 to focus on a solo career. Instead percussionist Per Wikström joined the band as a fifth live member.
Second album "Pyrola" (2004) was released in Sweden, Germany and Japan, featuring several guest apperances, including Mats Öberg (Mats/Morgan Band), Joakim Svalberg (Opeth, Yngwie Malmsteen) and Nicklas Barker (Anekdoten). The bands third album "Freaks", with new member Rustan Geschwind on vocals, was released in 2012.
Members
Discography
Albums
- Kalejdoskopiska Aktiviteter CD/LP (1998 Record Heaven)
- Pyrola CD/LP (2004 Kaleidophone/Disk Union/Nasoni Records)
- Freaks CD/LP (2012 Transubstans/Nasoni Records)
Singles/EPs
- Aldrig Tillbaks 7' single (1998 Record Heaven)
- Än lyser månen EP (2000 Record Heaven)
Compilation appearances
- "Dansar Galet Bakåt" on Thousand Days of Yesterdays - A Tribute to Captain Beyond CD (1999 Record Heaven)
- "Rastlös" & "Restless" on Sweet F.A. CD (2002 Scana)
- "Resh" on An introduction to Nasoni Records Berlin CD (2005 Nasoni Records)
Related
- The Moon - In Phase LP (2005 Nasoni Records)