There’s an undeniable aura of confidence emanating from his guitar work and a poetic sensibility in what he chooses to play that fills the music with ghostly melancholy. ~ Joshua Stryde, Indiemunity
Thomas Nordlund is a guitarist, composer, and producer celebrated for his lyrical style and exceptional command of the instrument. Skope Magazine has praised him as "a playing talent capable of fleshing out entire landscapes with only a few notes," highlighting his ability to create compositions that navigate from intimate, poetic sensibilities to expansive, jazz-inflected soundscapes.
In 2018, Nordlund released his second album as a bandleader and producer, titled “Miles Left Behind.” His debut record, “Divide Avenue,” which showcases an innovative instrumental eight-song set featuring the electric baritone guitar, was independently released in 2015.
Throughout his career, Nordlund has collaborated with a diverse array of artists, performing and recording alongside talents such as Sarah Morris, Dave Mehling, Chris Bates, John Raymond, Mary Bragg, Maryam Yusefzadeh, Dead Man Winter, Kid Dakota, Moon and Pollution, Tim Sparks, the Jana Nyberg Group, and the Adam Meckler Orchestra, among many others.