Andreas Catjar-Danielsson (Covenant member) succumbed to cancer
Swedish Musician Andreas Catjar-Danielsson Remembered with Charity Release
Andreas Catjar-Danielsson, a renowned Swedish musician known for his work with the electronic band Covenant, has left an indelible mark on the Swedish music scene. Catjar-Danielsson, who passed away on July 29, 2023, after a long struggle with cancer, contributed significantly to Covenant's albums Leaving Babylon (2013) and The Blinding Dark (2016) with his skills on keyboards and guitars.
Beyond his work with Covenant, Catjar-Danielsson composed music for theaters and produced for the band Abu Nein. His legacy continues to live on through these musical works and the charitable release dedicated to his memory, the "Andreas EP". This EP, a collaboration between Covenant and Catjar-Danielsson, is set to be released on limited edition black vinyl under Dependent Records on October 17, 2025. All proceeds from the EP will go to support his widow and children.
Covenant, founded in 1988 in Helsingborg, Sweden, is an influential electronic group known for its fusion of future pop and electronic music. The band has released nine studio albums over more than three decades. During Catjar-Danielsson's time with the band, the lineup included Eskil Simonsson (vocals, electronics) and Joakim Montelius (electronics).
As a tribute to Catjar-Danielsson, Covenant announced the "Andreas EP", featuring five songs. The EP was co-recorded and mixed by Catjar-Danielsson alongside Eskil Simonsson.
Catjar-Danielsson also worked with Abu Nein, with the band releasing music that included his participation shortly after his passing, further marking his significant artistic influence beyond Covenant.
Career and Contributions - Joined Covenant in 2013; contributed keyboards and guitars. - Albums with Covenant: Leaving Babylon (2013), The Blinding Dark (2016). - Composed theater music. - Produced for Abu Nein. - Co-recorded and mixed Covenant's "Andreas EP" (2025).
Significant Works - Covenant albums: Leaving Babylon, The Blinding Dark. - "Andreas EP" (2025) — charity release commemorating Andreas. - Collaborations with Abu Nein.
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The "Andreas EP" serves as a remembrance of Andreas Catjar-Danielsson, a Swedish musician, hailing from the renowned electronic band Covenant. This EP, filled with music, will immortalize his legacy. The EP is a collaboration between Covenant and Catjar-Danielsson, a fusion of future pop and electronic music, much like the style of Covenant.
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