Bolaget (Swedish pronunciation:[buːˌlɑːɡɛt]ⓘ) are a Swedish musical group from Falun. Formed in 2019, the band consists of Adam Bergestål, Gustav Jörgensen, Oliver Nordqvist and William Ahlborg.[1] They had the most-streamed song in Sweden in 2022 ("Kan inte gå") and 2023 ("Ikväll igen").[1] In 2024, they won the Grammis for Song of the Year for "Ikväll igen".[2] As of January 2025,[update] they have five number-one singles in Sweden.[3]
The four members met while at a hockey high school in Falun, and first started making music while freestyling for fun on a computer and microphone at a pre-party at Bergestål's home in May 2019.[4][5] They listened to the recording the next day and liked its sound so they decided to re-record and release the song on Spotify.[4][5] The song, "Fem komma tvåan", is considered their breakthrough single and was inspired and named after a can of beer.[6] Bolaget wrote two more songs and were approached by a nighclub in Falun asking if they wanted to perform; their set list consisted of their three songs and a Magnus Uggla cover.[5] During the COVID-19 pandemic, the band could not perform live but continued to write songs.[5] Initially releasing music through their own Bolaget Records, the band signed a record deal with Warner Music Sweden in February 2023, and they signed a publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music in January 2024.[7][6]
The name Bolaget (lit.'the company') comes from a sign for the Swedish alcohol monopoly Systembolaget hanging on the living room wall of one of the band members.[6] The band consider their music to be pop or pop punk; they have also been described as epadunk, a classification which the band rejects.[1][8][9] Most of their songs are about binge drinking and partying.[10][6] The band members do not consider themselves musicians but have learned some guitar, bass, piano and drums.[11]
Band members
All members of Bolaget were born between 1996 and 1998,[4] and have quit their day jobs to focus full-time on their music careers.[11] All four members contribute to songwriting.[5]
Adam Bergestål – lead vocalist[10], guitarist,[5], bassist,[5] and responsible for recording and production.[4] From Falun,[4] but has since moved to Stockholm, and formerly employed in the wood industry.[11]
Gustav Jörgensen – guitarist[10], bassist,[5] and responsible for recording and production.[4] From Falun and formerly worked in the wood industry.[4] Played as a forward for Falu IF in the 2018–2019 season.[12] Lives in Falun.[11]
Oliver Nordqvist – from Stockholm and has since moved back.[4][11] Formerly worked as a hotel receptionist for Scandic.[11] Played as a right winger for Falu IF in the 2014–2015 season, then for the San Diego Sabers in the 2015–2016 season, and then for Tegs SK Hockey for a few months in 2016.[12]
William Ahlborg – DJ[10] and CEO of Bolaget Records.[11] From Gävle[4] and formerly worked as a coffee machine technician.[11] Played as a defenceman for Falu IF for three seasons in 2016–2019.[12] He lives in Falun with his partner, Jennifer, and their two children.[13][14]
Discography
Singles
List of singles, with year released and chart positions
