Stockholm, Sweden, February 13, 2026 – Epidemic Sound, the world’s leading soundtracking platform, today launches “re/works by Epidemic Sound,” a new global artist series spotlighting influential musicians from around the world, beginning with a flagship Swedish edition that draws on the country’s unparalleled heritage in music production. An ongoing international initiative, “re/works by Epidemic Sound” invites celebrated artists to reimagine tracks from the Epidemic Sound catalog, transforming them into culturally resonant works that live across streaming platforms, content, brands, and social media. Each edition will reflect the creative identity of a different music scene, with Sweden - long regarded as one of the world’s most important music exporters - setting the tone.
Sweden has shaped modern pop, electronic, and alternative music far beyond its borders. “re/works by Epidemic Sound” draws directly from that legacy, inviting nine of its most respected Swedish artists to select tracks from the catalog and transform them entirely.
The Swedish edition of “re/works by Epidemic Sound”, which will be followed by a UK launch in the fall, features a curated lineup of some of country’s most respected artists:
- Kleerup
- Silvana Imam
- DJ Carpenter
- Kerstin Ljungström
- Adam Taal
- Dan Lissvik
- Jenny Wilson
- Stella Explorer
- Harrison First
Collectively, these artists have shaped not only the Swedish music scene but have also left a definitive global footprint. From Kleerup’s UK #1 hit “With Every Heartbeat” to Jenny Wilson’s iconic collaboration with The Knife on the era-defining “You Take My Breath Away,” this lineup represents the vanguard of one of the world’s most vibrant music markets. With hundreds of millions of streams and a cabinet of prestigious awards, these artists have defined genres and influenced the sound of modern storytelling.
At a time when music creation is being reshaped by technology and AI, re/works by Epidemic Sound keeps human creativity front and center, positioning artists as the driving force behind global cultural moments.
"This is all about the music,” said Oscar Höglund, CEO and Co-Founder of Epidemic Sound. “The quality of the artists involved and the originality of the reworks are what make it special. What re/works by Epidemic Sound does is connect that music to new audiences through the creators, brands, and platforms that have always been at the heart of what we do. Building on our Extra Version initiative, this is the next step in how Epidemic Sound helps great music travel further and become part of culture.”
The program represents a significant step in bridging the gap between trending music and the world’s leading content creators and brands, thanks to Epidemic Sound’s wholly-owned catalog and distribution power of 3 billion daily views on YouTube and TikTok.
"I’m impressed by the quality of Epidemic Sound's catalog. It’s been a great creative process reworking music by talents such as bonsaye, Ten Towers and Ryan James Carr“, says Kerstin Ljungström. “Knowing the music will reach an entirely new audience of content creators globally is incredibly inspiring. This program recognizes the true value of a rework - building cultural moments that spread quickly. It feels important to be part of an initiative that puts the Swedish music scene in focus."
Following the successful launches of initiatives like “Extra Version” and “The Bridge,” Epidemic Sound continues to invest in its catalog of over 50,000 tracks to provide brands and creators with world-class music. The “Extra Version” program, which featured legendary DJs like Honey Dijon remixing tracks from the Epidemic Sound catalog, garnered more than a billion views across YouTube and TikTok within the first six months. Meanwhile, “The Bridge,” the company's mentorship program, has starred icons such as Johnny Marr from The Smiths and Richie Hawtin.
The first tracks by DJ Carpenter, Kerstin Ljungström, and Adam Taal premiered on the "re/works by Epidemic Sound" launch event at Soho House in Stockholm on February 12. Kerstin Ljungström has reworked tracks by Epidemic Sound artists bonsaye, Ten Towers and Ryan James Carr, Adam Taal has reworked tracks by LeDorean, Zorro, and Vicki Vox and DJ Carpenter with Ooyy, dyalla and baegel. Today, February 13, the first tracks will be available in Epidemic Sound's player for the global community of creators and brands to use, and across all major music streaming platforms.
Throughout 2026, new tracks will be released by artists including Kleerup, Silvana Imam, Dan Lissvik, Jenny Wilson, Stella Explorer, and Harrison First.
Listen to the first releases here:
About the artists
Kerstin Ljungström
Rising Swedish, self-producing pop star and long-time songwriter associated with artists such as Viktor Leksell, Agnes, Seinabo Sey & Daniela Rathana. Kerstin participated in the Swedish music show ‘Så Mycket Bättre’ in 2024 and released her latest album ‘Tryna make it in LA’ at the end of 2025. With her organic production style, she takes on a traditional approach to reworking her tracks, layering instruments such as piano, synths, guitars and bass. Kerstin Ljungström has streamed more than 14.3 million times across digital streaming platforms.
Adam Taal
Adam Taal is a pillar of the Swedish hip-hop community, widely celebrated for his influential work as both Adam Tensta and under his own name. His landmark debut as Adam Tensta, 'It's a Tensta Thing,' topped the Swedish charts, earned him a 2008 Swedish Grammy award, and has amassed over 37.9 million streams. Beyond his musical success, Taal is a dedicated, equality-driven artist and the founder of Framåt, an organization that supports young talent entering the music industry. Today, he continues to evolve his craft as Adam Taal, adding to his powerful legacy.
DJ Carpenter
Up-and-coming, extremely skillful festival & club DJ and producer of eclectic and rave-y dance music. Stylistically, a mix of Hard Techno, Electronica and Melodic House, with a twist of UK Garage & Breaks. DJ Carpenter has more than 2.2 million streams across digital streaming platforms.
Silvana Imam
Prominent, political rapper, multi disciplinary artist & actress a.w.a. one of Sweden’s most important LGBT spokesperson ever since her debut in 2014. Silvana Iman has more than 162 million streams across digital streaming platforms and her hit ‘Tänd Alla Ljus’ remains one of her most popular tracks with millions of streams - alongside her Grammis Award for Artist of the Year, it underscores her strong cultural impact and local icon status in the Nordic music scene. Silvana Imam will create her re/works in collaboration with co-producer Viggo Dyst.
Kleerup
Sweden’s perhaps most renowned producer of Electronic Pop, famous for his late 00’s collaborations with Lykke Li, Titiyo, Loreen, Susanne Sunfor - and of course Robyn. Their song ‘With Every Heartbeat’ is considered one of the defining songs of 2000s electronic/pop music and is still celebrated today. His music has more than 202 million streams across digital streaming platforms.
Jenny Wilson
Swedish Art pop legend, unique sounding four time Swedish Grammis Award winner, collaborator of The Knife, Robyn, Tensta Gospel Choir and once a member of the cult band First Floor Power. Jenny has written music for operas, plays and dance shows as well as film, and was inducted into the Swedish Music Hall of Fame in 2023. Her music has 14.3 million streams across digital streaming platforms.
Dan Lissvik
The visionary creator behind Studio and a definitive architect of the Gothenburg underground. A master of Balearic-infused indie dance, Lissvik is a remix savant whose signature sound has reshaped tracks for global icons including Fever Ray, HAIM, Foals, and The 1975.
Stella Explorer
Stella Explorer's musical identity began taking shape in the Swedish band Brödet, and has evolved through years of exploring her South African heritage and a lifelong search for melody. Raised in a musical household, she builds tracks from broken and borrowed instruments, weaving together other people’s stories with her own. She has collaborated with artists including Vilde Tuv, Quartermaster and Nordpolen, and with her two EPs Dorkay House and Lost Kingdom, both released on YEAR0001, she has built a distinct musical universe.
Harrison First
New Jersey born, multifaceted creative artist, DJ and social media personality. Eclectic and highly dedicated merited producer, with an ever growing presence on the Swedish club scene. His recent album ’WAAR’ and collaboration with artists such as Ängie, The Good Son and Anna-My hint at great things to come from his curious and creative mind. His music has hit 48.9 million streams across digital streaming platforms.
