Hailing from Strängnäs, Axel Fagerberg is a full-time freelance percussionist based in Stockholm.

His career has consisted of shows with Seinabo Sey, Ledisi, Agnes, Bo Kaspers Orkester, Lisa Ekdahl, Daniel Adams-Ray, Sabina Ddumba, Blacknuss and Cleo. He has enjoyed guest hits with Cory Henry, Judah & the Lion and Steve Angello. Since 2014 he’s been a member of the Nobel Prize Banquet band.

Running PERC. studios in Stockholm, he has recorded for artists including Neiked, Carola and Moonica Mac. He tracked percussion for the Tunna Blå Linjen, North Sea Connection, Slow, Harukana Receive, Kyoukai Senki and The Playlist soundtracks.

He was a factory preset programmer for the Nord Drum 2 & 3 and Klevgrands Borsta & Skaka while also being the sampled player for the latter two and Spotifys in-browser DAW Soundtrap.

Photos by Mikko Paavola