SHUFFLE KNIGHTS

The 18-piece Swedish rock collective SHUFFLE KNIGHTS are proud to announce they have officially signed to Wild Kingdom / Sound Pollution. To celebrate the announcement, the band also unveils details for their upcoming new album, ‘Yellow,’ set for release on May 22nd.

A grand collective of traveling lifestyle musicians, SHUFFLE KNIGHTS brings together an extraordinary assembly of performers whose individual careers have taken them from jazz clubs and symphony orchestras to massive rock festivals and global arena tours. Collectively, the band’s members have collaborated with an astonishing list of artists and institutions including Taylor Swift, CeeLo Green, Robyn, Ariana Grande, Per Gessle, Ian Hunter, Peter Bjorn and John, Celine Dion, Mike Stern, Yusuf Islam, Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, and Loreen, among countless others.

Born and sculpted without restraint during the confined years of the pandemic, ‘Yellow’ delivers thirteen “maxed out” original songs fueled by the spirit of icons like Leon Russell, Nina Simone, Lou Reed, and Funkadelic. The result is an ambitious, progressive R&B experience overflowing with heavy swing, poetic grit, fearless arrangements, and larger-than-life musicality.

Pre-order the album here: https://orcd.co/king139

Founded by Tobbe Fall (guitar & vocals), Jenny Fall (vocals), and Henrik “The Duke of Honk” Widen (vocals & keys), SHUFFLE KNIGHTS are anchored by Widen’s celebrated songwriting pedigree as co-founder of Swedish glam rock institution Diamond Dogs. The partnership with Wild Kingdom feels like a natural home for a band whose sound refuses to acknowledge boundaries, pulling equally from soul, rock, funk, jazz, blues, and theatrical rock’n’roll excess.

The full lineup of SHUFFLE KNIGHTS includes Ola Bothzén (drums), Måns Block (drums), Sara Niklasson (violin & backing vocals), Per Björling (bass & backing vocals), Jonas Lindeborg (trumpet & backing vocals), Andreas Andersson (saxophone), Karl Frisendahl (trombone), Britta Bergström (backing vocals), Jonas Wall (saxophone & flute), Ann Björling (backing vocals), Jörgen Stenberg (percussion), Malin-My Wall (violin), Petra Wahlgren (violin & backing vocals), Magnus Fritz (percussion), and Elinor Berg (French horn). Together, the ensemble channels a wildly eclectic spirit inspired by artists such as The Doors, Mother’s Finest, Muddy Waters, Captain Beefheart, and Macy Gray.

Onstage, SHUFFLE KNIGHTS transform into a massive progressive poetic R&B spectacle, embracing the chaotic spirit and emotional release of Mad Dogs & Englishmen. Fronted by the rotating vocal performances of Jenny Fall, The Duke of Honk, and Tobbe Fall, the band’s explosive live presence is driven by double drummers, soaring brass and string arrangements, and towering harmonies that turn every performance into a euphoric, sweat-soaked celebration of rhythm and soul.

SHUFFLE KNIGHTS are:

Jenny Fall – vocals
Henrik ’The Duke of Honk’ Widen – vocal & keys
Tobbe Fall – guitar & vocals
Ola Bothzen – drums
Måns Block – drums
Sara Niklasson – violin & backup vocal
Per Björling – bass guitar & backup vocal
Jonas Lindeborg – trumpet & backup vocal
Karl Frisendahl – trombone
Britta Bergström – backup vocal
Jonas Wall – saxophone & flute
Andreas Andersson – saxophone
Ann Björling – backup vocal
Jörgen Stenberg – percussion
Malin-My Wall – violin
Petra Wahlgren – violin & backup vocal
Magnus Fritz – percussion
Elinor Berg – french horn