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Katatonia’s Jonas Renkse joins The Mixtape on Radio Fremantle to talk about the band’s upcoming Australian tour, their latest album Nightmares as an Extension of the Waking State, and the dark, real-life themes behind his songwriting.
Jonas shares how Katatonia’s creative process has evolved over time, why one standout track was recorded in Swedish, and how forgotten ideas can turn into some of the most powerful songs on a record.
We also dive into his personal influences — from extreme metal like Deicide to the atmospheric brilliance of Radiohead — plus unexpected mixtape picks including Tori Amos, Red House Painters and more.
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00:00 Intro – Jonas Renkse (Katatonia)
00:28 Australian Tour & Fan Energy
01:35 Life on Tour – Travel vs Experience
02:38 New Album Explained – “Nightmares…”
04:05 Writing Dark Real-Life Stories
05:10 Songwriting Process & Perfectionism
06:28 Evolution of Katatonia’s Sound
07:30 “After Solen” – Why a Song in Swedish
09:05 Rediscovering a Forgotten Song
10:05 Vinyl, Collecting & Merch
11:05 Mixtape Picks Begin (Deicide)
11:55 Shower Song Confession
12:40 Tori Amos Covering Slayer
13:30 Radiohead Influence & Advice to Younger Self
14:40 Romantic Song Choice
15:20 Deep Cut Pick – Radiohead