Sherikan Music Attraction – is a creative, independent and international rock band. Sherikan makes melodies and lyrics with content that matters - inspired from country, folk and pop. Sherikan believes that good songs communicate a story, share experience and encourage reflection. Good songs shall be easy to remember and easy to relate to.
The first single Paradox Liar was released in November 2014.
This song together with Queen of Everything and Cosa Nostra formed the foundation for starting up a band.
The album Queen of Everything was released in July 2015.
Sherikan Music Attraction was the first band in Sweden to stream a live concert. It happened well before the pandemy at a memorable Release Party in the classic scene Pustervik in Gothenburg. Jacqueline Jax introduced the band over Live Periscope. The band played for more than 200 people and the show through two parallel live streams to a global community invited via Periscope, Facebook and Twitter.
The first video Queen of Everything was released in February 2016, filmed and directed by Ronjoy Gogoi.
In May 2017 the band released its own music Magazine - Sherikan Music Magazine, including the unique cartoon 'Sherikan goes to the Jungle'.
The second album No More Tra La La was released in August 2017 with a release party at Scandic Hotel Europa in Gothenburg. Janne Schaffer, the legendary Swedish ABBA-guitarist supported the recording of the album and on stage.
The long-term objective is to put Sherikan Music Attraction in the minds of people who likes real music. Likeable songs and lyrics to be hooked up on with straight forward melodies influenced from the pop/rock/folk/country era of the 60's and 70's - mixed with energy and influence from today.
The band composition is.
Niklas Philipson - Guitar and lead singing
Michael Nordell - Bass
Mattias Waller - Drums and backing vocals
Mathias Sernerud - Guitar and backing vocals
Bjorn Bergqvist - Lyrics and band manager
For bookings and reservations get in touch via email:
bjorn@sherikan.com
