Sputnik is the alias of a Swedish lo-fi musician who has been involved in numerous solo projects, most notably, Weatherday.[1][2] They have also released music under the aliases Five Pebbles, Lola's Pocket PC, and Rana Plastic Bubbles.
Sputnik | |
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| Origin | Sweden |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
| Labels | Topshelf |
History
editSputnik started attempting music production around 2015 before releasing their debut album, Come In, on Bandcamp in 2019, under the name Weatherday. After gaining underground popularity, the album was re-released on Topshelf Records.[3]
Personal life
editSputnik reveals little about their personal life on social media or in interviews. They are non-binary and attracted to all genders.[4]
Discography
editAlbums
edit- Come In (2019)
- Hornet Disaster (2025)
EPs
edit- Lola's Pocket PC (2019; as Lola's Pocket PC)
- We Will Always Have (2019; as Lola's Pocket PC)
- forgetmenot (2021; as Five Pebbles)
- Kraków Angels (2021; as Rana Plastic Bubbles)
- Weatherglow (2022), with Asian Glow
- Edema Ruh (2022)
- Always Tangerine (2023; as Rana Plastic Bubbles)
Singles
edit- Only Us and Linger On (2018)
- All the Hand-Made Gifts We Planned to Make (2019; as Lola's Pocket PC)
- But We Get By (2019; as Rana Plastic Bubbles)
- Take the Opportunity (2020; as Rana Plastic Bubbles)
References
edit- ^ Caporale, Micco (24 June 2022). "Cult emo experimentalist Weatherday arrives in Chicago". Chicago Reader. Archived from the original on 23 April 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
- ^ Matthopoulos, Nick (9 April 2020). "The Unpredictable but Intriguing Sounds of Weatherday's 'Come In'". Atwood Magazine. Archived from the original on 5 June 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
- ^ Deville, Chris (20 December 2021). "Stream Weatherday's New EP As Five Pebbles, 'forgetmenot'". Stereogum. Archived from the original on 5 June 2024. Retrieved 2 April 2022.
- ^ Sputnik (24 October 2019). "The New Face of Lo-Fi". Jellybones (Interview). Interviewed by Young Fenimore Lee. Archived from the original on 13 March 2021.