Based in Gothenburg, Sweden, Joachim Nordwall has a long history in the Swedish experimental music scene. His career began as a teenager in 1988 with recordings in the psychedelic drone duo Alvars Orkester. His interest in the psychological impact of sound still permeates his music and he has released material on labels such as Ash International, Thrill Jockey and Hospital Productions. He is the founder of iDEAL Recordings since 1998, one of the key Nordic labels for sound art and experimental music.