In January 2025, Ström began recording their third album at Tilt Studio in Strömstad. Just after the first session, the band was confident they had a true Rock banger on their hands-one they simply couldn’t keep to themselves. “Ödet Slår Hårt” is an energetic hit that won’t leave anyone sitting still. It’s about how we all have a destiny in life that we either follow or want to follow. Sometimes, fate catches up with us in a soft and warm way; other times, it hits us hard in the face, forcing us to live up to it. And sometimes, we can’t follow our destiny because we listen to everyone except ourselves. That’s when fate strikes the hardest!
The exclusive B-side on the physical vinyl single is the song “Bedövar En Stund,” which was recorded for their second album but didn’t make the cut due to space limitations. “Bedövar En Stund” is an arena anthem that at its core deals with mental health, though it may not necessarily be visible on the outside. It highlights that a safe childhood, a good education, and a successful career are not definitive recipes for “happiness.” The song captures the feeling that arises when there is “empty space” in everyday life-when thoughts catch up with us and how common it is to silently struggle with them in the back of our minds.
Watch the official music video for the track “Ödet Slår Hårt” through the YouTube player below:
Thanks to: Henke, Max and Alexander
Ström delivers a fresh single “Ödet slår hårt” on a vinyl 7″, fate wanted nothing else and it hits hard!
As if that were not enough, the Smålanders offer an exclusive B-side, only on this vinyl 7″ “Bedövar en stund.”
The single will be released on the February 28, 2025 one week before the Sweden tour! Be ready!
Purchase here: https://www.soundpollution.se/produkt/odet-slar-hart-bedovar-en-stund-ltd-7/
Tracklist:
01. Ödet Slår Hårt
02. Bedövar En Stund
Tour dates:
7/3 – Uppsala
8/3 – Örebro
14/3 – Karlstad
15/3 – Lund
28/3 – Linköping
29/3 – Gothenburg
4/4 – Stockholm
5/4 – Falun
11/4 – Värnamo
12/4 – Kristanstad
Lineup:
Zdravko Zizmond / Vocals
Adam Butler / Bass & Backing Vocals
Tomas Salonen / Drums & Backing Vocals
Calle Sjöqvist / Guitar & Backing Vocals
Johan Siljedahl / Guitar & Backing Vocals
