Artist Info: The Idealist

Joachim Nordwall (b. 1975, Karlskrona, Sweden), The Idealist, began his experiments in sound as a young
boy. In 1987, he formed the Alvars Orkester with Jan Svensson, in which they mixed electronic sound with
an interest in psychic broadcasting. He was particularly active within the independent music scene of the
1980s and 90s, releasing work through the Börft Records label. After a brief hiatus, Alvars Orkester has
recently (January 2006) released the “Interference” album on London’s Ash International label, showcasing [read more...]