The ‘Dynamic Root Rock Experience’ remains the most fitting description of Siena Root’s sound – and that’s exactly what the Swedish quartet’s new double live album, “Made in KuBa”, delivers. Out worldwide on October 3, 2025, via Perception – a Division of Reigning Phoenix Music, the album is available to pre-order now.
Recorded over three intimate nights in March 2024 at Germany’s legendary Kulturbahnhof (KuBa) in Jena, the release picks up where 2011’s “Root Jam” left off, cranks the tape machines even harder, and continues the band’s commitment to authentic, audiophile sound.
The band’s signature jams are all here: rich in improvisation, dynamic contrasts, and sonic storytelling. To ensure the highest analogue fidelity, long-time sound engineer Ove Noring was brought in as tape operator to record the shows and track every note, jam and thunderous applause direct to tape – no overdubs, no studio tricks, just pure stage energy.
The first taste of the album, lead single “Wishing for More”, captures the soulful tension and explosive chemistry that Siena Root channel so effortlessly on stage. It’s a track that leaves listeners, fittingly and indeed… wishing for more.
“‘Wishing for More’ was first recorded on the album ‘Far from the Sun’ in 2008, as the rocking opening of the B-side. Through the years of touring we enjoyed to play the song and it developed a character of its own. The song became something more than the shuffle it originally was on the studio recording. We are so pleased to have captured this enchanted groove and energy live on tape”.
Watch the new live for “Wishing for More” below.
The Siena Root quartet – anchored by founding members Sam Riffer (bass) and Love Forsberg (drums & percussion), and rounded out by Zubaida Solid (vocals & keys) and Johan Borgström (guitars) – welcomed guest musicians Erik Peterson on keys and Lisa Isaksson on flute to further enrich the performance on selected songs.
What sets “Made in KuBa” apart from other live albums is its uncompromising authenticity: a fully live, all-analogue recording with a set list crafted together with fans, featuring twelve tracks from across the band’s catalogue – none of them repeated from “Root Jam”. The result is not just a document of three unforgettable nights in Jena – it’s a fully immersive experience that bridges the space between stage and speaker. And this time, they’ve gone a step further: “Made in KuBa” was mastered at half-speed, a meticulous process that enhances the sonic depth of the vinyl version.
“Half-speed mastering is an old-school technique that vinyl lovers will recognize”, the band says. “It’s a delicate but complex process that makes ‘Made in KuBa’ an even more three-dimensional listening experience – for you and for us”.
Wishing for more? Get it in full analogue glory: Pre-orders open today for classic black double vinyl (with artistic cut-out cover) and double digipak CD here.
Festivals 2025:
28.06.2025 SE Lidköping – SufferCity in Rock
25.07.2025 SE Sätila – No Excuse Festival
27.07.2025 BE Harzé – Misery Fest
European Tour Dates 2025:
02.10.2025 DE Cologne – Kantine (Yard Club) *
03.10.2025 DE Bensheim – Musiktheater REX *
04.10.2025 CH Pratteln – Up In Smoke *
05.10.2025 DE Karlsruhe – Kohi *
06.10.2025 DE Dresden – Beatpol *
07.10.2025 PL Wroclaw – Klub Muzyczny Liverpool
08.10.2025 CZ Brno – Metro Music Bar *
10.10.2025 DE Munich – Keep It Low *
11.10.2025 AT Graz – p.p.c.
13.10.2025 AT Salzburg – Rockhouse
14.10.2025 IT Milan – Arci Bellezza
15.10.2025 FR Marseille – Le Molotov
16.10.2025 FR Lyon – Rock n’Eat
18.10.2025 FR Paris – Backstage By the Mill
19.10.2025 NL Breda – Mezz
* (w/ special guests Kant)
Get tickets here.
Siena Root is a band renowned for its vibrant spectrum of styles, standout guest collaborations, and unique interpretations of classic rock. With eight full-length studio albums, one double live album, and three 7″ singles to their name, each release showcases the group’s evolving sound and artistic depth.
Touring extensively across Europe since the early 2000s, Siena Root has crafted a wide range of genre-blending songs. Live performances are the lifeblood of the band, frequently joined by prominent guest musicians, their shows often evolve into wild, improvised sessions that inspire future studio work. Their live act is known for its uncompromising approach, powered by heavy vintage equipment few bands have the passion or strength to take on the road. During the recording of their live albums, they even brought a full-size multi-track tape recorder across Europe.
This relentless dedication sets Siena Root apart. A concert experience with the band is dramatic and exciting – visually as well as emotionally. It’s a dynamic root rock experience.
Line-up:
Zubaida Solid – Vocals, keys
Johan Borgström – Guitars
Sam Riffer – Bass
Love Forsberg – Drums, percussion
Weblinks:
sienaroot.com
www.facebook.com/sienaroot
