Bolaget
Swedish band
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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]
Bolaget | |
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| Origin | Falun, Sweden |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
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| Website | bolagetrecords |
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] In May 2025, the band opened The King's Fox, a gastropub on Kungsgatan, Stockholm, in collaboration with Burgsvik Group.[8]
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][9][10] Most of their songs are about binge drinking and partying.[11][6] The band members do not consider themselves musicians but have learned some guitar, bass, piano and drums.[12]
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.[12] All four members contribute to songwriting.[5]
- Adam Bergestål – lead vocalist,[11] 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.[12]
- Gustav Jörgensen – guitarist,[11] 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.[13] Lives in Falun.[12]
- Oliver Nordqvist – from Stockholm and has since moved back.[4][12] Formerly worked as a hotel receptionist for Scandic.[12] 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.[13]
- William Ahlborg – DJ[11] and CEO of Bolaget Records.[12] From Gävle[4] and formerly worked as a coffee machine technician.[12] Played as a defenceman for Falu IF for three seasons in 2016–2019.[13] He lives in Falun with his wife, Jennifer Dolleris, and their two children.[14][15][16] His sister is influencer Linn Ahlborg.[16]
Discography
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak positions | Certification | |
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| SWE [3] |
NOR [17] | |||
| "Vin & pengar" (featuring William Ahlborg) |
2019 | — | — | |
| "Fem komma tvåan" | —[A] | — |
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| "Afterwork" | —[B] | — |
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| "Nykter" | —[C] | — |
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| "Efterskida" | 2020 | — | — | |
| "Jag & Åke" | —[D] | — |
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| "Fingrarna i halsen" | 40 | — |
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| "Dum" | 20 | — |
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| "Borde gå hem" | 2021 | 90 | — |
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| "Brände hela lönen" (with De Vet Du) |
57 | — |
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| "Kan inte gå" | 1 | — |
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| "Supa" (with De Vet Du) |
2022 | 14 | — |
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| "Någon annan (efter fem)" | 100 | — |
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| "Ikväll igen" | 2023 | 1 | 29 |
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| "Farväl" | 1 | — | ||
| "Astronaut" | 2 | — | ||
| "Låt mig va" (with Victor Leksell) |
1 | — | ||
| "Välkommen ner" | 2024 | 4 | — |
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| "Längesen" | 1 | — | ||
| "Alla ska dö" | 2025 | 7 [22] | — | |
| "Superman" (with Hoffmaestro) |
8 [23] | — | ||
| "Knock Me Out" | 16 [24] | — | ||
| "—" denotes a release that did not chart. | ||||
Awards and nominations
| Award | Year | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Dalecarlia Music Awards | 2021 | Band of the Year | Bolaget | Nominated | [25] |
| Song of the Year | "Fingrarna i halsen" | Nominated | |||
| Music Video of the Year | "Dum" – Anton Elfsberg | Nominated | |||
| 2022 | Band of the Year | Bolaget | Nominated | [26] | |
| Music Video of the Year | "Brände hela lönen" (with De Vet Du) – Anton Elfsberg and Karl Bergsten | Nominated | |||
| 2023 | Band of the Year | Bolaget | Won | [27][28] | |
| Live Experience of the Year | Bolaget – Midsommarfesten, Leksand | Nominated | |||
| 2024 | Band of the Year | Bolaget | Won | [29] | |
| Song of the Year | "Ikväll igen" | Won | |||
| Music Video of the Year | "Ikväll igen" – Anton Elfsberg and Karl Bergsten | Won | |||
| Grammis | 2024 | Artist of the Year | Bolaget | Nominated | [30][31] |
| Song of the Year | "Ikväll igen" | Won | |||
| Newcomer of the Year | Combined work from the year | Nominated | |||
| Pop of the Year | Nominated | ||||
| Rockbjörnen | 2023 | Group of the Year | Bolaget | Nominated | [32] |
| Breakthrough of the Year | Nominated | ||||
| Fans of the Year | Bolaget fans | Nominated | |||
| 2024 | Group of the Year | Bolaget | Nominated | [33] | |
| Fans of the Year | Bolaget fans | Nominated | |||
| 2025 | Group of the Year | Bolaget | Nominated | [34] |
Notes
- "Fem komma tvåan" did not enter the Swedish singles chart, but peaked at number three on the Swedish Heatseeker chart.[18]
- "Afterwork" did not enter the Swedish singles chart, but peaked at number two on the Swedish Heatseeker chart.[18]
- "Nykter" did not enter the Swedish singles chart, but peaked at number eight on the Swedish Heatseeker chart.[19]
- "Jag & Åke" did not enter the Swedish singles chart, but peaked at number four on the Swedish Heatseeker chart.[20]