Center of Attention
“We’re just trying to make the world a little more mindful through music ”
Center of Attention is Lina and Max, an ambient duo based in Vaxholm – a small town in the Stockholm archipelago. They met during their university years, when both of them often listened to ambient music while studying. Max holds a bachelor’s degree in music production and songwriting, while Lina has been singing and playing various instruments since childhood.
During the pandemic, they decided to start making music together, mostly as something fun to do. What started as a side project quickly turned into something more. As they got deeper into yoga and a more mindful lifestyle, Center of Attention naturally took shape.
After a few years in the city, they moved to Vaxholm – a quiet place surrounded by nature, where it was easier to slow down. That move became a big source of inspiration. They often record sounds from their surroundings – waves, wind, birds – and use them in their music. They describe their sound as calm nature stories.
Since 2020 their goal has been to offer a sense of calm and presence, and to give listeners a little space away from the everyday noise. They produce, record, and mix everything themselves and enjoy being fully hands-on with both the sound and the emotion behind it.
Their influences come from different places. Lina is deeply inspired by cinematic music, especially the work of Howard Shore. Max finds inspiration in artists like Mk.gee & Avicii and is drawn to how small, unexpected details can carry a lot of emotion. Together, they create music that is quiet, honest, and close – both for themselves and for anyone else who needs a pause.
