Lowland Circus is a South Swedish roots rock band featuring Gustav Svensson (vocals, guitar), Andree Engström (guitar), David Jonsson Länne (keyboards, backing vocals), Dennis Stenmark (bass) and Mattias Samuelsson (drums). Their 2015 debut single Just Kids was a hit, yet we had to wait until now for their first full-length album, called Heartless. Its ten songs are atmospheric, intimate and magnetic, with strong folk-pop sensibilities, tempo changes and woo-hoo harmonies. They evoke all sorts of references, without being able to pinpoint who or what. This record is anything but heartless.

Heartless is out streaming via LLC Recordings. There’s also a vinyl LP, for now only available at gigs.