From the vastness of space to the mysteries of time, RYMDEN’s music has always been a journey beyond the familiar. The Scandinavian trio’s name means “space” in Swedish, but on their new album, Today May Be Tomorrow, the musicians turn their attention to the future and its uncertainties. On November 11, that musical journey will bring them to Sofia for the first time, taking the stage at Lumiere Cinema. (Update: RYMDEN’s concert in Sofia has been postponed due to the national day of mourning in Bulgaria. A new date will be announced soon. Further details are available at the end of the article.)
RYMDEN brings together three of the most influential figures in contemporary European jazz: Norwegian pianist Bugge Wesseltoft, a pioneer in blending jazz with electronic music, and Swedish musicians Dan Berglund (double bass) and Magnus Öström (drums), both known for their work with the legendary Esbjörn Svensson Trio (E.S.T.).
photo: RYMDEN by Egil Hansen
Formed in 2016, the trio brings together different musical worlds without trying to recreate the past. In RYMDEN’s music, jazz improvisation meets progressive rock, electronic textures and cinematic soundscapes. Melancholic melodies can suddenly give way to powerful rhythmic explosions, while the boundaries between genres all but disappear.
Released in September 2026 on Jazzland Recordings, the trio’s fourth studio album, Today May Be Tomorrow, takes their musical exploration in a new direction. After the cosmic landscapes of Space Sailors (2020) and the earthly terrain of Valleys and Mountains (2023), the musicians now explore time, memory and the uncertainty of what lies ahead.
photo: RYMDEN by Per Kristiansen
Across eight tracks, the album moves through a wide range of moods, from the restless energy of the title track and the explosive Undercover Lover to the reflective Here Now and the delicate closing piece, The Goodbye Song. And behind the album’s title lies a question that feels particularly relevant today: can we still take tomorrow for granted?
The Sofia concert will feature music from the new album alongside selected pieces from RYMDEN’s earlier releases. It marks the trio’s second appearance in Bulgaria, following their performance at the Dr. Emil Iliev Jazz Festival in Borovets in 2024.
The evening will open with a 30-minute set by the young German trio led by pianist Vincent Meissner. The concert is presented as part of Alarma Punk Jazz, which celebrates its 18th anniversary this year.
Listen to Today May Be Tomorrow on Bandcamp
UPDATE – November 11, 2026: Due to the national day of mourning declared in Bulgaria, RYMDEN’s concert in Sofia has been postponed. The organizers, Alarma Punk Jazz, are currently discussing a new date with the band, with an announcement expected by the end of the week. For the latest updates, follow the Facebook event.
Ticket holders unable to attend the rescheduled concert can contact alarmapunkjazz01@gmail.com for information about refunds.
text: Sofia Hussein for DINYA
photos: Egil Hansen, Per Kristiansen
cover artwork and event poster: Erkan Gyumryukchiev
