COVENANT release their new”Andreas EP” today, on October 17, 2025. This EP is dedicated to the memory of the Swedish band’s former member Andreas Catjar-Danielsson (March 3, 1973 – July 29, 2024). All profits made by band and label with the “Andreas EP” will be donated to a charity benefitting his  children.

COVENANT comment: “Today is the official release day for our tribute EP to our great friend and band member Andreas Catjar-Danielsson, who passed away far too young of cancer last year. The ‘Andreas EP’ is a charity project with all profits going to Andreas’ sons Ivo and Andrej. Most of them have been sold in advance, but there are some left if you feel like supporting a good cause and get a fine vinyl EP in return. As Andreas used to say: ‘Take care and control’.” With love, Daniel, Daniel, Eskil & Joakim

“Andreas EP“ is now available for immediate publication via the link below:
Andreas E.P. | Covenant

Shop link:
Covenant – SPKR.store

Tracklist

A Side
1. A Rider on a White Horse [Lee Hazlewood cover]
2. Walk Slow
3. Slow Dance

B Side
1. Das Nibelungenlied
2. Winter Kills [Yazoo cover]

Bandcamp: Andreas E.P. | Covenant

When Andreas Catjar-Danielsson left this world in the very early morning of July 29, 2024, it still came as a shock to his relatives and friends including his former band mates in COVENANT. Although the musicians had known for a while that their beloved friend and colleague was losing his epic struggle with cancer, the realisation of it actually happening landed with such a massive impact that nobody ever could have prepared for.

Exactly a year after this dreadful day, COVENANT have announced the “Andreas EP”, which is the Swedes’ first release in nearly a decade. The EP is a tribute to the dear friend and colleague lost but also intended for charity as all proceeds will be going to Andreas Catjar-Danielsson’s widow and their two children. “Andreas EP” contains five experimental tracks including two cover versions by YAZOO (“Winter Kills”) and LEE HAZLEWOOD (‘A Rider on a White Horse’).

COVENANT were conceived in the city of Helsingborg in Sweden’s southernmost province of Skåne, only a short boat trip away from Helsingør on the Danish side of the water in 1988 by a bunch of young lads that were inspired by the flourishing scene of European electronic music spearheaded by bands such as DEPECHE MODE, KRAFTWERK, THE HUMAN LEAGUE, and FRONT 242 to name but a few. COVENANT chose their name as a symbol of the especially strong bond of friendship that they shared.

Emerging from the parent’s basements and recording in their bedrooms, COVENANT were invited to publish their song ‘The Replicant’ on a label sampler in 1992, which created such a buzz that it was followed by a record deal. It took two more years, before the Swedes’ album debut ‘Dreams of a Cryotank’ detonated onto the electro scene with a massive impact in December 1994. The rest is already musical history.

Throughout their outstanding career, which is currently spanning nine acclaimed studio full-lengths and two live albums, COVENANT have always moved forward, searched for new exciting ways of expression, and pushed the boundaries of electronic music. Emotional intelligence combined with excellent musical craftsmanship, and a knack for catchy tunes has brought the Northern Europeans to the forefront of electronic music and made them a household name of the scene.

Current line-up
Eskil Simonsson – vocals, electronics
Joakim Montelius – electronics

Guest musicians
Erica Li Lundqvist – backing vocals on ‘A Rider on a White Horse’
Andriana Seecker – backing vocals on ‘Winter Kills’

Links
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100044425239763
https://www.instagram.com/covenant_sweden
www.covenant.se

Recording by Andreas Catjar-Danielsson & Eskil Simonsson at various studios
Mixing by Andreas Catjar-Danielsson & Eskil Simonsson
Mastering by Vincent Uhlig (DE)

Artwork, design & layout by Tobias Green with Nico J

Shop
Covenant – SPKR.store

Available formats
“Andreas EP” will be available as a limited edition black vinyl EP. All band proceeds will go to Andreas Catjar-Danielsson’s wife and children.

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