Swedish House Mafia: ‘Paradise Again,’ the Power of Fans, and the State of Dance Music | Apple Music

Axwell, Steve Angello, and Sebastian Ingrosso, members of the supergroup Swedish House Mafia join Zane Lowe to discuss their comeback into the music scene. ‘Paradise Again’ is an album that traverses the middle ground between rave and radio, and is about each band member’s definition of paradise. Swedish House Mafia reunited, in part, because of persistent fans. The band reflects on the difficulty saying goodbye on ‘One Last Tour,’ the fatigue of touring, but the group’s undying love for connecting with fans and creating dance music. They also tease “Frankenstein” with A$AP Rocky, “Home,” and the title track, “Paradise Again.” Listen to Swedish House Mafia on Apple Music: apple.co/SwedishHouseMafia-YT
00:00 - Reuniting
14:14 - ‘Paradise Again’
24:50 - Creative Process
32:54 - Sweden
40:30 - Maturity
51:09 - Production
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[@maph2759]

I love axwell. He doesn’t speak much , but when he does speak, it’s pure genius

[@andrickp2578]

Something about axwell is just so interesting whenever he talks it’s like special 🫡

[@mikelawhite]

​@@andrickp2578glad I'm not the only one that notice

[@Ronny_James608]

For all the mystery that surrounds them as a group, this interview is the closest I have ever felt to them. A brilliant deep dive into the cohesion of the album and anecdotes of the production and personal experiences of making it. Thanks Zane :D

[@mamat8184]

Zane is the maestro interviewer. He goes deep.

[@aryafucku]

you should probably watch their documentary

[@jasonhutson7406]

Well said! Am so happy I found this and SHM will never die! I just seen them in Miami and just blew my mind

[@spencergoolsby5773]

Steve is a visionary and a mastermind, a true titan in the scene and also often overlooked. I’ll never forget this interview.

[@DavidDiaz-he6ei]

I met Steve outside a club called Avalon in LA after he played around 2009. He was such a great guy and so warm. He was cool and talked to me for a while and gave me a hug and photo. When I was about to leave a homeless guy asked us for some money and Steve gave him a handful of cash. The look on the homeless guys face was priceless. I’ll never forget that moment. Steve is truly great producer and person!

[@albertceballos1716]

@@DavidDiaz-he6ei i saw them live there after they played at banc of america stadium for there recent tour…amazing!!

[@yagocperez]

I love the three of them. However, watching this interview, I can feel and appreciate how important was Steve in this whole project. He is a true artist.

[@JAY-rahd_GI-benz]

No doubt. Comparing Axwell & Ingrosso’s “solo” album to Steve Angelo’s solo work is real eye-opening.

[@zaittsev]

@@JAY-rahd_GI-benz What would be your favourite song from each of their solo work?

[@albertusgiovanni1775]

@@zaittsev wasted love

[@teredurand2372]

Love Steve!!

[@alefaiden5704]

Man Calling on is my favourite track of the album by far and listen to them talking about it felt good man

[@jawadkunkar7045]

Me too!!!

[@raco1993]

45:46 Dont Go Mad comments. I love the way that axwell speaks about the mix of this song

[@ondrejryska5398]

Can we just stop for a minute and appreciate Axwell's magnificient alphamale hair? Dude's princ Charming irl :D

[@valkilmer724]

Ugh … 😫😄

[@AndreNguyen7]

When I first heard Moth To A Flame, I can clearly hear SHM's part without even seeing title name and artists. That's THEIR signature that I could hear. I really wanted more of that throughout the album. Although I still liked the album, I was hungry for more of those signatures. Going to see them this August!

[@jlc5271]

Going to see them in October!

[@j.aghorbani5197]

sept!

[@andreaslacey]

I think SHM read this comment and immediately called up Alicia Keys 🔥🙏

[@nathanmacdonald5992]

Zane Lowe, GOAT interviewer - love how he's a fan like the rest of us. No matter the artist or genre this guy's love, respect, knowledge and admiration for music comes across in such a pure way. Apple...don't let this guy go!

[@mamat8184]

I totally agree! Thanks!

[@vicgermain4179]

He's really the greatest

[@daryllverstraeten9459]

Dont think he’s a goat at all, he always is a massive fan of everyone to the point it can be nauseating. But he is great!!!

[@vicgermain4179]

@@daryllverstraeten9459 he's by far my personal fav the way he interact with them, but who is better? i've been looking for some other great interviewers

[@yora7261]

What’s impressive to me is how he even remembers certain moments and situations that happened at their concerts that he visited over 10 years ago. The amount of artists and concerts this guy goes to and still being able to recall those small moments… unreal how good he is at connecting with artists.

[@activewreck6230]

Just saw them this past week at Coachella, by far one of the best live performances I have seen in any type of festival. So happy they came back together and performed, will be a night I will never forget.

[@maph2759]

2:40 It definitely helped to keep Swedish house mafia as a main talking point that some of the most important songs in (specially) Axwell and Ingrosso’s big sets were the OG songs from SHM

[@alexandraperdomo7832]

I admire Steve's creativity

[@alesiamariel]

I was waiting this interview, I grow up with them... I'm sure to not be the only one had amazing memories with their music✨🥺

[@metafuel]

I've just started this - but hats off to Zane for Sitting lower than his guests. It's a humble thing you don't often see in main stream talk shows. EDIT: Is that Apple Musics grow room when not shooting? That is some expansive concrete and light. A bunch of little autobots move the furniture out the way and shuffle the plants back in to their happy place when shootings over :)

[@DiegoBattini]

watch the interview... Steve selected that chair!

[@JamesDavidMusic]

No. It’s a massive car garage studio in LA that has been hundreds of music videos, the dark knight LOL. You can like rent it out for a few hundred a day

[@phaerie]

This interview gives us an insight to who "Swedish House Mafia" are really are. We usually see this depiction of Swedish House Mafia as a legendary EDM trio, and not just the people behind them. It's a good way to, in a way, know them a bit better.

[@DeoVader]

SHM are legends! Nothing Less!!!

[@lautibentz]

amazing interview, the new era of swedish house mafia is fireee

[@cheesybirdmess7349]

44:41 first I was like you really nailed it with the setup aesthetics for this interview but since Steve himself changed the chair it makes perfect sense why is that lol

[@franciscomullers]

I'm so happy for them. Been an fan since day 01, back in the good old days for almost 11 years. Seen them back together not as djs but as family again, makes me happy. They're the ones that made me into house, into being a DJ and changed a lot of my personality somehow, specially Axwell, the man that i follow every step. Loved the album, its been on repeat since the release. Hope to see them live one day!

[@latinballa88]

Steve Angelo at Echostage is still the best concert I’ve ever attended

[@maph2759]

They are 100% right. The first time they probably hated it because they did it for need more than because they enjoyed it; But now, they are all extremely successful, there was no need to come back together, but they are doing it because they enjoy it, and that is when they perform the best.

[@stvceyh]

58:46 the way Sebastian Ingrosso talks about Fred again.. & borderline fan boys over him... honestly relatable lol 🥲 like even they know just how good he is...! loved hearing about their collaboration. TOTLA & Calling On are such good tracks, can't wait to hear what the unreleased one by Fred ft. SHM will be !!!!

[@aryafucku]

shm, zane lowe and an hour ago interview = gold

[@chinmayjethwa3844]

Thank you SHM and Apple Radio for setting this up. 👏

[@CDCvlogs]

weird they did not mention Desembra. Would´ve been cool. Anyways, loved the interview. For the first time I felt a very personal connection with them

[@christiantovar2012]

They need to release “Underneath it All”

[@MohammedHarb24]

Steve Steve Steve The spirit of Swedish House Mafia

[@rolandserna7805]

I thought Swedish House Mafia was just a relic of the early 2010s, but they came back bigger and better than ever

[@dj_ego_clash]

Before this video I had so many questions and now I'm at peace. Thanks Shm for all the hard work you put into this album. Much love from the UK.

[@marynaloboda4922]

Swedish musicians are so talented and always innovative. Ingrosso family) Benjamin is amazing singer as another example

[@Wizack_Twizack]

His family are insane, everyones a millionaire famous

[@tantanandyman]

Don’t forget about Avicii

[@michellefabilamarin49]

Hearing and seeing them again was extremely comforting, I already missed them sooo much c´:

[@starviuz]

The world needs Swedish House Mafia!

[@pt93music]

This is a tremendous interview. I love getting to hear from the 3 of them. It's great to peer in behind the curtain and see how they operate. Love the new album and can't wait to see them on tour.

[@thejspfsu]

Loved and will always love Swedish House Mafia.

[@Kim_B]

Scrolling through this interview and realize that 75% of the time is interviewer talking and 25% SHM talking. But I guess some people just love their own voice.

[@reymondvtoscano]

I understand your point. but the interview is based on a fan (Zane) asking SHM questions. the concept is as if you were the one having those conversations with them. the interviewer is asking and speaking as a fan. none the less we really got a deep inside into where they are now. I see a healthy relationship with one another. if you notice... steve places his hand on seb and ax legs. that right there shows you how much they are connected now and how intimate they are with one another. Y

[@reinoldg]

I can't believe these guys mentioned Stuart Price! The guy is the genius behind the geniuses fr

[@mrorellana88]

Someone who knows what's up ^

[@smileguy805]

Just got my tickets for LA… LFG ❤️‍🔥

[@4rkangel981]

Why yes you did!

[@princecruz4359]

SHM coming back with this music is also us coming back after the pandemic. We worked hard, we got sick, we got hurt, got the time to heal and think without pressure. This is us. Their music is all of us. Theres a reason why their the best at what they do. Music is all about emotions and being together through tough times and through happy times with music. I think their music is all about being united. And thats why they got back together,

[@Gebzo]

Interesting group dynamic here. Anyone noticed how Seb and Steve are paired, while Ax is in his own world?

[@danieleliasramirez]

Ax is the true mastermind of this group. But I love that they all feel unique yet United

[@maph2759]

The buildup sound in don’t go mad, which sounds like a spaceship switching on or something like that is beautiful

[@johnskyfield]

finally they feel like a proper music group

[@Mm-js2yn]

which are the tracks that seb mention on minute 17:50 ??

[@jeremiahjohnson5995]

I am soooo happy this brilliant interview pop up in my feed simply inspired ✨ 🙌 💖 P.s. almost forgot can't wait to see you this summer in St.Pual, MN I bought tickets as soon as the pre-sale started!! Us Swedes in the states are so happy you are coming to are small market. And welcome back! Love the new album!

[@canceladosshow8676]

axwell seems introverted in this interview

[@hiephoang2574]

he's like: let the young ones talk, im just here chilling

[@canceladosshow8676]

@@hiephoang2574 prob he took a xanax before the interview lol

[@norell791]

@@hiephoang2574 🤣🤣🤣

[@jrikkerink]

"I can promise you, Yes I am a dreamer too"

[@catarinalarsson2605]

Zane Lowe!!! My my my! You are a unicorn in the world of bs journalists and so-called "interviewers"; you know how to make people want to share and discuss their work, feel comfortable and you also know what you talk about! Loved this and many of your other interviews! So good! Keep it up!

[@nazzarenokajku9644]

it was 2005 when i saw steve angello & ingrosso back2back and they smashed the club from that day i followed alot steve angello i seen him 3x more & there will be more a truly talented legend swedish house mafia gl for more its good to have legends back & produce beautifull music ❤️❤️

[@nataliafonseca3683]

My favorite artists are back! LFG!!

[@IAmAshleyBailez]

I could genuinely listen to Axwell all day

[@xinryanxu8332]

why is no one talking about how slick Axwell's hair is?

[@plsmakeitrain]

axwell my beloved

[@raco1993]

1:01:33 Fred again x SHM second song confirmed!!!

[@reneshm]

it's called "Turn Off The Lights"

[@zelic360]

wait whaaatt

[@ziadrahibi626]

@@reneshm no

[@ramencoke]

Axwell’s hair looks insane ! What does he even put on his hair ?! 🥶

[@maph2759]

Lmao I love how they never interrupt each other, like their brains are interlinked

[@IAmAshleyBailez]

When I’m old and grey, I can tell my grandkids that these guys made Electronic Dance Music on an astronomical scale, selling out stadiums, had a rave in Madison Square Garden, closed every festival they play at

[@derkoeniglicheschneider]

thank you so much you did an absolute fantastic job on this interview! i was so excited about this and it really told the story that needs to be told i feel closer to them after this and i am just thankful that we can whitness another chapter of the swedish house mafia

[@twosocksnl4227]

Best interview till now! Awesome!!!

[@Johnnyboytoy12]

"Moth to a Flame" is the best song of 2022!

[@gerardromero7388]

Who else feel that “Another Minute” it’s a straight transportation to 2013 !! SHM is art with darkness ( art by Ax fun by Seb and dark by Steve )

[@arya_shm]

If only it had a euphoric progressive house drop

[@mateomaterazzi7799]

@@arya_shm progressive house was overused in the past, it became too repetitive. SHM knew it and moved on magnificently

[@arya_shm]

@@mateomaterazzi7799 thats where you and industry are wrong, kiddo.

[@mateomaterazzi7799]

@@arya_shm you are wrong. Dont get stuck in the past. Electronic music has many subgenres, not only one. move on! I liked progressive house but I want to discover new sounds too

[@DaniRoss33]

Como verla en español?? O donde verla en español?? Minimo donde verla en subtitulos?

[@MrJCCFC]

Great interview.

[@VVerTTeXX]

Amazing interview. Left me inspired!!

[@GorgonDrageil]

Their timing feels right. This album was... the best for me. Gave me the same feeling as Until One.

[@MrBlackFabio]

I saw SHM at the United Center in Chicago back on August 13th. Great show. This interview was good.

[@itsmellyy]

I remember the SHM documentary! man, the memories

[@Jonathan-ze6oo]

SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA ONE DAY SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA ALL LIFE!!!! Great album guys!!!!!! So freaking good vibes!!

[@Jonathan-ze6oo]

TIME track is my favourite!! A MASTERPIECE!!!

[@nic0ledrg]

It's fantastic to have them back ❤️❤️❤️

[@bosnianson9524]

Avicii was inspired by these three legends 😪🫂🫂💖

[@amjadpervaiz4453]

How you know/claim…?

[@johnjones3228]

This was an hour of just pure geeking out on music and i am totally here for it!

[@pablom1x440]

I just love these Swedish guys ❤️ so happy that they are back for lifetime 🇸🇪, my favorite Edm group of all time 🌑🌑🌑

[@sentineltrio]

Great interview

[@pshkrverse]

Pure Legends

[@magdalenah1389]

proud to be a part of this journey as a fan ❤ cant wait for their live shows!! ❤‍🔥

[@LAVISHING]

Thanks Zane for having my friends on there!

[@alvo6100]

You guys borrow the Unbox Therapy set?

[@ArielWalls]

This was so good!

[@Lord-V15]

I'm a man of simple tastes, I see SHM, I click.

[@lehady]

good interview

[@yuvalrozin4185]

It has been 2 minuets 🤣🤣🤣

[@cheesybirdmess7349]

@@yuvalrozin4185 lmao

[@mijazin]

This is like a dream!!!! Love everything about this interview 5 min into it

[@kikomiller30]

They are amazing, love them since the beginning, but honestly, didnt like the album. Yeah, is way to different, i love they are trying to expand or seek new sounds and stuff, but its risky sometimes i guess. Love them anyways, such an inspiration.

[@kaspertrollberg1051]

I think the album sound like a grown up version of SHM before they became big. I love the album

[@galacticgas7249]

I love the album man gotta re listen

[@crazeinthedark]

It will grow on you, keep giving it a listen. It’s different. We’re used to progressive house from them (which is my favorite genre) but the sounds and music from this album are really genius. It may be one of the best produced edm albums ever.

[@alizabet.s]

Zane, you just made my day with this interview 🥲❣

[@lac2275]

What a forthright interview. I felt I was sitting in a couch next to them.

[@thomaskeaveny9820]

Such an incredible interview ☝🏻 I’m seeing them in September in Manchester! I can’t wait!!! 🔥😍😍😍😍

[@alexandermunroe7922]

What song are they talking about at 50:00?

[@xaviersavinon5851]

I think it's. 19:30

[@UnDiscoveredDidi]

This guy got the most amazing job! 🔥 Bravo, Zane!

[@tomverharen8511]

Very good interview. Love it

[@HandsUpDK]

Who are the producers he is mentioning at 20:00?

[@mickharrison90]

Peggy Gou and Charlotte De Witte I think

[@bonegod3141]

cleanest glasses of water i've ever see

[@Lissteem]

This interview summarizes it all.

[@Byungho92]

Anyone knows who are the producers that Zane mentiones here 20:03 ?

[@mickharrison90]

Peggy Gou and Charlotte De Witte I think

[@kitten103083]

Legends 💜🙌🙌🙌 I can’t wait to see them in Dallas 😀✌️

[@anselmoantorcha2609]

i love these guys

[@azimi2638]

Love this.

[@zenaismusic]

Pure Visionary! ♥️

[@j.aghorbani5197]

Just saw them last night in Vancouver Canada......man ....they are just different

[@StudiosOne.]

É muita moral, Apple Music abrindo espaço para SHM (Swedish House Mafia) 😉

[@Benassi112]

Axwell

[@TerminatorMaxBGof33]

Thanks guys for your amazing show in Paris last october ! 🇨🇵🇨🇵🇨🇵

[@joelhaggstrom4315]

I wanna look as fresh as Axwell when im 44

[@vibic8036]

He looks amazing and somehow younger than Steve and Seb :)

[@ramonasirju4275]

Guys. Don’t ever try to eradicate your foundational music. We love the new stuff and us loyal fans will always be there but brothers… don’t you worry child is a part of your legacy! Lol u literally can do no wrong in my books tbh I been there from day 1 and I’ll be there till the end ✊🏼