Almost A Dirty Dozen with MARY MARYLANE from MARYLANE – June 2026

According to a recent press release: “Following the successful release of their debut album Winners Write History in 2024, Swedish female-fronted rock band MARYLANE are set to return with their highly anticipated sophomore album, Seventh Sense, arriving July 17, 2026. Leading the release is the album’s focus track, “SEVEN,” accompanied by an official music video on that same day. Marylane is a Swedish rockband formed in 2023 and draws inspiration from vintage sounds infusing them with a modern intimate touch. With their music they delve into the depths of the human experience exploring the paradoxial and existential questions that haunt our minds. Their sound is a harmonious blend of captivating melodies, groovy rythms, ephic choruses and introspective lyrics.” We get Mary herself to discuss new music, influences, and more…

1. .Tell us a little about your latest release. What might a fan or listener not grab the first or second time they listen through?  Are there any hidden nuggets you put in the material or that only diehard fans might find?

I would say that our upcoming release, Seventh Sense, is about resilience and about getting back up and starting over when everything falls apart. It also blurs the line between what’s sane and what’s insane. We move between the cinematic and the very human, between darkness and light, which gives the record a flavour I personally really appreciate. Listeners who are used to clear frameworks might wonder whether some parts of the material really fit together, but in our world it’s more important to explore new energies and follow what comes spontaneously than to over‑polish things into an easily consumed product. Timelessness is a keyword and a red thread throughout. If you listen closely you might find a few Easter eggs or ghosts from the past popping up here and there.

2. What got you into music, and can you tell us about the moment you realized you wanted to be a musician?

That’s a question I often ask myself. I come from a family that loved listening to and playing music, so I was inspired early on to explore different instruments myself. My first big musical impression was seeing Alice Cooper’s “Poison” video on MTV as a kid. I think I knew already then that music would become an important part of my life – which definitely turned out to be true.

3.Building on that, is there a specific song, album, performer, or live show that guided your musical taste?

Definitely. For me it has been different eras with different artists in different genres over the years, from pure pop to jazz, metal, rock and classical music. Good music is always good music, regardless of genre, so why just pick one. Some recurring inspirations are strong cards like Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, The Doors, Jean‑Michel Jarre, Type O Negative, Queen, AC/DC, Michael Jackson, Tom Petty, Goldfrapp and Tori Amos, just to name a few. And yes, Lady Gaga is there as well… I also love brass music in general, like The Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, who mix jazz, hip‑hop and funk, or Menahan Street Band, who also manage to stay interesting through their blend of different musical disciplines.

4. If you could call in any one collaborator to do a song with, who would it be, and why?

That is a good question. There are so many great musicians and producers I admire, but unfortunately some have already passed away, like Peter Steele or Freddie Mercury. To flirt with a few who are active today, it would probably be The Asteroids Galaxy Tour with their playful style, the guys in Greta Van Fleet whose energy is present and vibrating, Tobias Forge who made some amazing songs in different project over the years, Zeemachine who has a modern 80:s vibe or Noora Louhimo who is just an amazing powerful singer. Simply because I love their work and feel they all have that magical extra gear to add to any song.

5. What is your favorite activity when out of the studio and/or not on tour?  What do you like to do to unwind?

If there were a switch to turn off with, I’d use it, but I don’t think that’s really in my personality. Most of the time I’m either in the middle of a project or I’m asleep. But when I do actively try to unwind, it’s usually a visit to the chiropractor, a long walk or a trip out on the sea that makes my day. I love working out and planning healthy meals, handling horses and spending time with the people closest to me. Discovering and enjoying good food is also a big passion in life.

6. How would you describe your music to someone who’d never listened to you before? What is the one comparison a reviewer or fan has made that made you cringe or you disagreed with?

I’d describe us as an eclectic, melody‑driven band with a raw and natural slightly nostalgic sound, a warm vocal and a crooked pop heart. We’re still a relatively new band, so so far we’ve been spared the really cringey comments. I’m sure they’ll show up in the future though, so you’ll have to come back to that question another time.

7. When your band is hanging out together, who cooks, who gets the drinks in, and who is first to crack out the acoustic guitars for a singalong?

Haha, we can only guess. I’d say Magnus would cook, I’d make the drinks, Jonas would tell the stories and no one would take any initiative at all to start a singalong…

8.When was the last time you were starstruck and who was it?

Oh wow. That’s not something I usually feel, but since you’re asking, I remember this one time when I was younger and got to meet Peter Steele, frontman of Type O Negative, at a show in the States. He was truly one of a kind.

9. What is the best part of being a musician? If you could no longer be a musician for whatever reason, what would be your dream job?

The absolute best part of being a musician, for me, is sitting with my instrument right at the starting line of composing something new. That’s when the inspiration flows, and when the brain fills up with dopamine and serotonin you feel that “this could become something.” And it’s not about commercial grandiosity, but about feeling the drive to create something that you yourself resonate with and love. Writing and playing music is also a simple way to check in on how you’re doing, because depending on your day, you experience it differently. I think I would work well as some kind of therapist, either an osteopath or a chiropractor, because it’s very much about tuning into another person’s nervous system and helping them find mental and physical balance.

10. What is one question you have always wanted an interviewer to ask – and what is the answer? Conversely, what question are you tired of answering?

I’ve actually never thought along those lines, and nothing really comes to mind spontaneously. However, the question about how we came up with the band name is a pretty boring and recurring one.

11. If you could magically go back in time and be a part of the recording sessions for any one record in history, which would you choose – and what does that record mean to you?

If I were to go back right now, I’d choose to be at the recording of Strange Days by The Doors. That album has had a huge impact on me and still feels relevant today. It pushes the psychedelic boundaries and flirts with the darker parts of being human in a multifaceted way. It’s an interesting record in many different senses.

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