Sputnik (artist)
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| Origin | Sweden |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
| Labels | Topshelf |
Sputnik is the alias of a Swedish lo-fi musician who has been involved in numerous solo projects, most notably, Weatherday.[1][2] They have also released music under the aliases Five Pebbles, Lola's Pocket PC, and Rana Plastic Bubbles.
History
[edit]Sputnik started attempting music production around 2015 before releasing their debut album, Come In, on Bandcamp in 2019, under the name Weatherday. After gaining underground popularity, the album was re-released on Topshelf Records.[3]
Personal life
[edit]Sputnik reveals little about their personal life on social media or in interviews. They are non-binary and attracted to all genders.[4]
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]- Come In (2019)
- Hornet Disaster (2025)
EPs
[edit]- Lola's Pocket PC (2019; as Lola's Pocket PC)
- We Will Always Have (2019; as Lola's Pocket PC)
- forgetmenot (2021; as Five Pebbles)
- Kraków Angels (2021; as Rana Plastic Bubbles)
- Weatherglow (2022), with Asian Glow
- Edema Ruh (2022)
- Always Tangerine (2023; as Rana Plastic Bubbles)
Singles
[edit]- Only Us and Linger On (2018)
- All the Hand-Made Gifts We Planned to Make (2019; as Lola's Pocket PC)
- But We Get By (2019; as Rana Plastic Bubbles)
- Take the Opportunity (2020; as Rana Plastic Bubbles)
References
[edit]- ^ Caporale, Micco (24 June 2022). "Cult emo experimentalist Weatherday arrives in Chicago". Chicago Reader. Archived from the original on 23 April 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
- ^ Matthopoulos, Nick (9 April 2020). "The Unpredictable but Intriguing Sounds of Weatherday's 'Come In'". Atwood Magazine. Archived from the original on 5 June 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
- ^ Deville, Chris (20 December 2021). "Stream Weatherday's New EP As Five Pebbles, 'forgetmenot'". Stereogum. Archived from the original on 5 June 2024. Retrieved 2 April 2022.
- ^ Sputnik (24 October 2019). "The New Face of Lo-Fi". Jellybones (Interview). Interviewed by Young Fenimore Lee. Archived from the original on 13 March 2021.