Formed in 2008, Swedish House Mafia--Axwell, Steve Angello, and Sebastian Ingrosso--quickly established themselves as one of the most influential acts in electronic music. They brought house music to arenas, bridging club culture and global stages through bold production, uncompromising live shows, and a clear artistic vision.
The trio were the first electronic act to headline and sell out Madison Square Garden (2011) and the first to close Coachella's main stage (2012). Their singles "Save the World" and "Don't You Worry Child" earned GRAMMY® nominations and multi-platinum certifications. Rolling Stone described their rise as "redefining rave culture," and NMEcalled them "the rockstars of the dance music world."
Their record-breaking One Last Tour concluded with a five-year hiatus, followed by their surprise return as headliners of Ultra Music Festival's 20th anniversary in 2018. The following year, they launched the Save The World Reunion Tour and shifted their focus toward a new priority: their first full-length studio album.
Released in 2022, Paradise Again was the result of nearly two years in the studio. The group rebuilt their sound from the ground up, drawing on analog synthesis, experimentation, and collaboration. "We needed to find sounds in the studio we had never heard before," said Steve Angello. "This is one of the most exciting times for us. We're having fun like 15-yearolds again."
The album featured contributions from The Weeknd, Sting, A$AP Rocky, Ty Dolla $ign, Seinabo Sey, and Fred again.. It debuted at #1 on Billboard's Dance/Electronic Albums chart and the UK Dance Albums Chart. Songs like "Redlight," "Frankenstein," and "Don't Go Mad" pushed the group into new territory both sonically and structurally.
Critics praised the scope of the work. Pitchfork described the album as "richer in texture and grander in scope than previous releases." NME awarded it four stars, calling it "a reclaiming of their title" and writing simply: "it slaps." The group headlined Coachella alongside The Weeknd in 2022, a performance The Guardian called "off the wall."
The album's lead single, "Moth To A Flame," became a global hit, reaching gold or platinum status in nine countries and joining Spotify's Billion Club. The group also co-wrote and coproduced "Sacrifice" and "How Do I Make You Love Me?" on The Weeknd's Dawn FM, which debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200.
The Paradise Again World Tour followed, covering 29 cities in 11 countries across two continents. During this period, the group also released the single "Turn On The Lights again.." with Fred again.. and Future.
In 2023 and 2024, Swedish House Mafia returned to the stage with key performances at Tomorrowland, Brooklyn Mirage, and their first-ever Ibiza residency at Ushuaïa. They also released a series of new singles: Ray of Solar, Lioness featuring Niki & The Dove, and Finally featuring Alicia Keys.
In 2025, they launched Superhuman--their new creative home and label. It began with Flood, Sebastian Ingrosso's first solo release in eight years, followed by No Enemies, a collaboration between Ingrosso, Steve Angello, and Namasenda. Superhuman will serve as the primary platform for future Swedish House Mafia releases, as well as a launchpad for a new generation of emerging talent.
Swedish House Mafia continue to operate with full focus--on records, on stage, and through their label. With new music, new projects, and global shows ahead this is 3.0
