Les Big Byrd is a Stockholm-based psychedelic rock band formed in 2011 by Joakim Åhlund (Teddybears, Caesars) and bassist Frans Johansson (Fireside), later joined by drummer Nino Keller and keyboardist Christian Olsson. Mixing krautrock rhythms, synth textures and melodic pop instincts, they have built a devoted following across Sweden and Europe over five studio albums. Åhlund also has credits as a producer and songwriter for artists including Robyn and Giorgio Moroder, giving the band an unusually deep connection to the wider Swedish pop world.
Les Big Byrd released their fifth studio album Ruin Everything on 5 June 2026 via Chimp Limbs.
God Is In The TV reviewed Ruin Everything positively on release day, calling it 'a fine album indeed' and noting the band 'are getting better and better'.
V13.net published a detailed feature on Ruin Everything in April 2026, noting the album confronts themes of death and dystopia and was recorded in a Sollentuna studio with fifty years of Swedish music history.
Classic Rock magazine featured Ruin Everything in its July 2026 issue.
Les Big Byrd released their fourth studio album Diamonds, Rhinestones and Hard Rain in March 2024, an instrumental-heavy record featuring tracks up to twelve minutes long.
concertLes Big Byrd takes the stage at Mosebacketerrassen on 19 August with their new album 'Ruin Everything', merging live improvisation and pop songwriting.
concert20:00Les Big Byrd performs at Arbis in Norrköping.
concert20:00Les Big Byrd performs at Katalin and all that Jazz in Uppsala.
concert(2 days)
Les Big Byrd perform at Broken Dreams Auditorium in Borlänge. An evening of live music from 21:00 to 01:00.
concert19:30Les Big Byrd take the stage at Rio Eskilstuna on Friday, 11 December.
concert(2 days)
Les Big Byrd performs at Stage Umeå. An evening of live music from 18:00 to 01:00.