Mammas Gata releases their debut record together with Slob 78 and they have made one of the best punkrecords released in my opinion. Here it is mostly Christian who answers the questions I think and you haven't already done so. Listen to Mamma gata... November 2025

Tell us a little about when you started the group, when and why?

-It was just a few years ago. And Mammas Gata actually started mostly for fun. Or mostly for ourselves anyway - because it's fun to play. We all come from other bands before, but had probably quite a lot put down those "dreams". Three of us used to play together in a band called The Billy Pilgrims, who got a contract with a major record label after playing around quite a lot. But long story short, it became kind of pyspunka of the whole thing, and the air went out of us as well. But – then we started the "gatan" instead, and as I said, mostly for our own sake. But others seemed to like it too, so yes. Here we are now.

You play punk in a way as it sounded before in Gothenburg, how come?

-It was quite deliberate, actually. We wanted to go back to the roots and play music like the one you grew up with, and you took your first fumbling chords to once upon a time.

What are your ages in the group?

-We're old men now, at least half. Between 46 and 50 (but only the bass player is really that old).

Tell us a little about each member, name, band next to and band before?

– Christian Egefur - vocals, guitar and songwriter. Started once upon a time in DC Morf, who played trallpunk down in Karlskrona (the original in the 90's. Not the version that appeared 25 years later, he is careful to point out). Had the same role as now in the aforementioned The Billy Pilgrims. A journalist in everyday life. Lived in Gothenburg for the lion's share of my life, since 2000.

– Mattias Wikström – guitar and choir. Previously played guitar in Kakaphonia and bass in The Billy Pilgrims. Born and raised in Gothenburg.

– Rasmus Loberg – drums From the deep forests of Småland, where both trallpunk and hardcore were drummed out. Drummer also in The Billy Pilgrims and a handful of other bands during his 25 years in Gothenburg. Political secretary of the Left Party, Gbg.

– Jorma Mubruk– bass and choir. Rumor has it that his name isn't that at all - and according to the myth, he spent a good year in London where he played bass in a few different bands that all sounded a bit like Primal Scream. Born and raised in Gbg,

You have together with Slob 78 released one of the best records ever made in punksweden I think? And then I've been listening to punk since 1976....

-Oh, oh... Just say thank you and bow humbly. Extremely nice words, and almost a little embarrassing.

Do you have any favorites from Gothenburg punk which is very close to your heart?

-Yes, a lot. From the days of Brusets, Göteborg sounds and Sloboban. All sorts of Freddie Wadling's projects with Cortex perhaps mainly. Attentat, Troublemakers and more.

What does punk mean to you, is it only a word or is it a lifestyle?

-It's probably a little different how we look at it. For me (Christian), that's exactly what I grew up with. My father was the cornerstone of the music society in Karlskrona. So I was only 6-7 years old when I started attending concerts of all kinds. The members of the classic Akut Skjut were my babysitters and so on... Around 12 I "became" a punk myself, and ran the whole style out to a bit over 20. There are no mohawks, rivets or torn clothes left - but I don't think that's necessary either. So much of what punk is and means is within you anyway. Like the opinions, the do-it-yourself mentality, some clear problems with authority and always standing up for people's equal value, against racism and other shit.

To release an LP in this way together with another group, is it the ultimate way to release a record?

-In this case, yes! It's great fun to split a record with Staffan and Björn in Slob, who turned out to be two really nice guys. Then we have to humbly admit that we are completely unknown to most people, so maybe it can get more people to open their ears to us too?

How was the feeling to hold the debut album?

–Wonderfully. We have been on cassettes, CDs and all sorts of digital platforms in different constellations before. But except for a compilation 7 that Mattias was on with Kakaphonia, none of us have been on vinyl before.

Was it important to get it out on vinyl?

– "Important" is a bit difficult to determine, but it's anyway damn fun!

How did you come into contact with Sockiplast?

-We didn't want to be involved with any commercial company at all. So quite true, we only contacted one company – and that was Sockiplast. It was the only thing we could think of that wasn't a push driven by other interests than spreading good music. We had seen all the good Danne has done and is doing on the page "Jag minns min punk", and simply sent a message and some songs.

What do you like the other bands on that label?

-Danne makes a great selection! Both newer stuff like Välta Stället and old tried and tested stuff like Rövsvett.

I compare you with old groups like Nio Liv, Knugens Håf and I think about Råttorna från Borås too, what other comparisons do you get?

-Thank you, again! We get a little bit of everything. Like Ebba Grön of course, which is "go to" for many who are not so down in punk in general. But also things like Brother Daniel actually, and it's probably guessed that we use a lot of loop guitars, as it's not so similar in general. Then some foreign stuff like The Clash, Buzzcocks. It's all probably a little true – even if we don't sound like any of it completely.

I understand that you are not right-wing just when you listen to your songs; Is it important to get opinions out in the music?

-It just comes naturally. There can be something liberating in roaring out your frustrations over the prevailing society straight on, in the best punk spirit. But at the same time, there can be finesse in embedding it in parables and metaphors and other things. We try to mix and give, but not everything is political either.

What is the best political band?

-Oh, a lot. But The Clash was, as you know, "the only band that matters". MC5 in many ways set the direction once upon a time, at least within the umbrella of "punk".  

Ten favorite records all-time and the five best concerts you have been to?

-Wow. Here there is a risk of a dissertation each from all four of us. Personally, I listen to a lot more music than punk, so you will find Dylan side by side with Stiff little fingers, Patti Smith in arm's length with Asta Kask and The Stooges in a firm handshake with Joni Mitchell, with 16 Horsepower in a ring around. Concert-wise, Imperiet when I was 9 years old in 1986 was perhaps not the best - but probably the most life-changing to see. - MC5 and the Stooges, Joy Division and New Order, Slayer, Daft Punk, Mattias throws in from the sidelines.

When you play live, what kind of people do you draw?

 So far, mostly the ones we force there ourselves, haha. But when we played at "Två Feta Grisart" during the Island party on Ringön, we went on in front of maybe 40 people and finished for 200. Were passers-by who stopped, which felt fun. As I said, we are new and unknown and hope to find an audience in the future. Or vice versa, that the audience finds us.

How else do you think it is to live in our cold Sweden, considering SD, M, Kd etc etc?

-It blows hard, it blows cold, there are right-wing winds everywhere. More true now than ever, unfortunately. But, we believe and hope for a light at the end of the tunnel. What else should you do? You can't just give up.

What can we do about all the problems, is it important to vote or does it not help?

-Yes, it is important and the small, small power you have. Go out and demonstrate, demand change, stand up to the ass! THAT'S what punk is about. The "don't give a damn about everything" thing that exists here and there in the subculture has always been completely foreign to me.

Do you buy a lot of records yourself or is it only Spotify etc that applies when you listen to music?

-It's very mixed. You buy music or at least merch as a conscious attempt to support bands and artists. At the same time, there is something incredibly convenient in having almost any music you want a few keystrokes away. As a music nerd, it becomes almost unsustainable to try to own everything.

Your record should sell in hundreds of thousands of copies because it's so good but unfortunately it won't be like that....but you sell out your copies (how many did you get?)?

–Hehe. We sincerely hope that you are right and that more people share your taste. But yes, whoever lives will see...

Is there be a lot of interviews?

-Not yet, at least. Been more in other bands before. But we hope that SkruttMagazine manages to explain to people that they should check out Mammas Gata!

What is the most odd question you have been asked?

-Maybe this one then...

Do you have any zines, sites or similar that you would recommend us to read?

– I'm afraid that as a journalist I myself have become far too mainstream when it comes to reading music over the years... But, all established media hijack their culture pages along the ankles these days, so maybe I'm the one who should ask where to turn to find serious music coverage nowadays instead?

Any really good bands in Sweden right now?

– There are a hell of a lot of good bands that are still going on. But above all, I think it's extremely fun with new, young bands popping up. Bands that play instruments, for real. Like Borgerlig Begravning if we're going to talk punk, or Nektar here in town, which is more indie.

The futureplans for the band?

- After the release party now November 15th together with Slob 78, at Crippas, there will be a new EP in a while - but probably only digitally. There is already an EP where digital music exists, so this will be number two.

For yourself?

-I'm changing professions, at least a little, and after the New Year I'm going to start as a teacher of journalism at a folk high school. It feels fun.

Words of wisdom?

"A gentleman is someone who can play the accordion, but doesn't" -Tom Waits