News
2026-09-11
I am proud today at the same time as I'm happy and a little sad. Going official with this decision is nothing I take lightly, and I want to make sure it comes out the right way.
After 17 years, I have decided that the time has come to bring HFMC to an end.
HFMC has been my baby from the very beginning, and I've put a lot of time and effort to create an environment where we could get the very best out of the band. Despite limited financial resources and support from the business, we somehow made it happen – resulting in six studio albums, two live productions, and numerous shows and tours over the years.
After careful consideration I have decided to bring this chapter to a close. Being the bandleader and the main driving force behind HFMC has always meant much more than writing, singing and playing the music. It has also meant carrying the overall responsibility for keeping the band moving forward – creatively, practically and financially. After all these years, I simply feel that the time has come to let go of that responsibility.
Although the decision to bring this to an end is mine, it has never been a one-man journey. HFMC has always been shaped by the people who have been part of it, and everything we've achieved over the years is something we've done together.
For all of us in the band, music will of course continue to be a big part of our lives. We will each carry on in different bands, projects and constellations, and although this journey is coming to an end, we're sure our musical paths will cross again along the way.
On a personal note, I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Ola Strandberg, Anton Lindsjö, Kjell Haraldsson, Sampo Axelsson and Thomsson for everything you have brought to the band over the years. It would not have been the same without you.
We in band want to acknowledge Johnny Taxén, who´s efforts and contribution to the band cannot go unnoticed, and send a huge shout-out to sound engineer extraordinaire Petrus Königsson, who played such an important part in creating the HFMC sound.
Most of all we want to say thank you to everyone who has listened to our music, bought our albums, came to our shows and supported us throughout the years. Without you the HFMC journey simply wouldn't have been the same.
There is still some music left before we say goodbye.
Our latest show will be released on the live album "One Night Only – Live", set for release on November 27, 2026. It will be our swansong, our last hooray, and a testament to what HFMC has been capable of doing on stage throughout the years. More information within short.
And to crown our career, we have two farewell shows ahead of us.
The first one will be in Germany, at the Artrock Festival in Reichenbach on April 3, 2027.
Our very last show will be held in our hometown Uppsala, at Katalin on April 16, 2027.
We hope you will come and share these final moments with us.
From all of us in HFMC, once again – thank you!
Hasse Fröberg & Musical Companion
2026-02-20
Powerplay is back in stock and is now up for orders.
HFMC:s second album Powerplay (2012) is the result of a very creative period as well as a tight deadline. Still the songs stand the test of time and it's with great pleasure we can now announce the re-release of Powerplay, remastered and with new artwork as well as two bonus tracks.
Link for orders: https://tinyurl.com/hfmc-powerplay
Link for orders USA: https://thebandwagonusa.com/collections/hasse-froberg-musical-companion-hfmc
We're also presenting a brand-new lyric video for the song ‘The World Keeps Turning’ from the album. Is this song Prog? Pretty far from it actually. Does this song represent 'Powerplay' as a whole? Hardly. However, it's got energy and drive, strong melodies and an interesting arrangement. All band members clearly put their own ID into the song which gives it both edge and wings to fly. Ladies and Gentlemen, from our 2012 album 'Powerplay’ here’s 'The World Keeps Turning'.
ONCE IN A LIFETIME
This was the first song we released from the latest album 'Eternal Snapshots'. For us this song is an energy boost, perfect for this time of year. The video is made by non other than HFMC bass player Sampo Axelsson and the man behind the camera was Johnny Taxén.