Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock
SOEN‘s music video for “Indifferent” premiered online on January 13th, 2026. The track provides a preview of the Swedish progressive metal band’s upcoming album, “Reliance,” scheduled for release on January 16th, as per theprp. The video was directed by Paul M Green, who also filmed the accompanying visual content. This is what the lead singer and dummer had to say about the track.
‘Indifferent‘ is about reliance turning into absence. The quiet shock of realizing that the person you lean on is no longer there emotionally. – Joel Ekelöf
Carried by the fantastic Atlantis string quartet, the song lets tension and restraint speak louder than anger. Connection carries risk, but it’s worth the attempt. – Martin Lopez
Upcoming shows:
01/29-02/02 70000 Tons Of Metal
With Xandria and Vulkan:
02/20 Stockholm, SWE – Nalen
02/21 Huskvarna, SWE – Folkets Park
02/22 Lund, SWE – Mejeriet
02/23 Copenhagen, DEN – Pumpehuset
02/24 Oslo, NOR – Sentrum Scene
02/25 Kristianstad, SWE – Biljardlompaniet
02/26 Gothenburg, SWE – Gothenburg Film Studios
02/27 Örebro, SWE – Frimis
02/28 Trontheimd, NET – Havet
03/01 Luleå, SWE – Kulturens Hus
03/03 Jyväskylä, FIN – Lutakko
03/04 Tampere, FIN – Tampereen Tavara-asema
03/05 Turku, FIN – Logomo
03/06 Oulu, FIN – Tapahtumakeskus Tullisali
03/07 Seinäjoki, FIN – Rytmikorjaamo
03/08 Helsinki, FIN – Vanha Ylioppilastalo
05/01-02 Andernach, GER – Andernach Metal Days
06/06 Plzen, GER – Metalfest Open Air
07/01-04 Balldenstedt, GER – Rockharz Festival
07/04 Joensuu, FIN – Ilovaari Festival
08/07 Kortrijk, BEL – Alcatraz Festival
08/14 Carhaix-Plouguer, FRA – Motocultor Festival
08/15 Dinkelsbuhl, GER – Summer Breeze Open Air
08/28-30 Campulung Muscel, ROM – Posada Rock Festival
SOEN emerged from the shadows of Sweden’s progressive metal scene, not with a whisper but with an uncompromising clarity and resolve. Born from the vision of drummer Martin Lopez, previously known for his tenure with the iconic Opeth, and the introspective voice of vocalist Joel Ekelöf, SOEN swiftly carved out a unique identity, their debut album “Cognitive” (2012) immediately establishing them as a formidable presence.
