Epadunk

Epadunk^[1] (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈêːpaˌdɵŋk]) or raggardunk^[2][3] is a genre of music, often electronic, that has been associated with EPA tractors and A-tractors in Sweden since the early 2020s.

The lyrics often focus on themes like alcohol, sex and driving A-tractors (a car modified to have a low maximum speed that can be driven from 15 years of age and which is often associated with rural Sweden).^[4] The genre achieved significant commercial success in Sweden in 2022, with several songs among the most streamed on streaming services.^[4] The musical style can be viewed as part of a wider lifestyle and culture where young people driving EPA-tractors/A-tractors want to show off their vehicles with accompanying sound systems.^[4][5] In addition to electronic party music (including 1990s Eurodance), song by artists such as Eddie Meduza and Lasse Stefanz have also been heard blaring from these vehicles.^[6][7]

Bolaget,^[8] Rasmus Gozzi, Fröken Snusk and Hooja are some of the names associated with the genre.^[9][10]

Background

A-tractor, a slow-moving vehicle marked with a red triangle sign at the back, is often associated with the Epadunk style of music.

Epadunk^[11] has been described as a cross between electronic dance music (EDM) and könsrock, a Swedish term for a type of Swedish rock music characterized by humoristic and irreverent lyrics that often include sexually explicit lyrics, innuendos, toilet humor and positive descriptions of alcohol consumption and drunkenness.^[12] Among the precursors and sources of inspiration for the genre are the Norwegian genre russemusikk^[4] as well as the so-called "fjortisdunk" (a derogatory Swedish term used to describe dance music commonly listened to by young people in the 2000s, by artists like Basshunter).^[2][13] Dansband and hiphop music have also been cited as sources of inspiration.^[4]