Swedish singer Robin Eriksson, frontman and a founding member of the melodic hard rock band Degreed, also has an alter ego; that of Robin Red, and he has a new single out entitled ‘When Nobody’s Watching Us’.
Robin Red said: “In my opinion, this song is a straight up punk rock anthem. The lyrics are about two people lighting that special spark, behind closed doors, where no one else can see. It’s that forbidden love. It’s their secret. That kind of thing. Sexy stuff!”
You can stream the single here and check out the video at RAMzine.
Eriksson’s first solo album under the Robin Red guise came out in 2021, with H.E.A.T’s Dave Dalone taking on the role of producer, guitarist and co-songwriter. Now, in 2025, Eriksson is doing his first live show ever under the name Robin Red. Together with the boys from Wildness, he performed at Kopparbergs Festivalen in his hometown, Kopparberg, Sweden, on 8th August 8th. Even his son, Lennon, joined in for a couple of songs.
“Get ready to hear a completely different side of me. This is a lot of fun and perfect for your summer vacation”, the singer commented. He has, of course toured all over Europe in support of seven well received studio albums with Degreed, and himself taken part in the Swedish version of American Idol in 2008, finishing in the Top 10.
“It’s always been a dream for me to be able to do this. Releasing my own album with the style of music that I love the most. Singing for the pure love of it. This is a dream come true for sure,” he said of this solo career.
As part of these summer celebrations, Robin Red has issued three unreleased songs via Frontiers Music Srl. Up first was ‘Don’t Leave Me (Summer Version)’ a special version of the first Robin Red single, ‘Don’t Leave Me (With A Broken Heart)’, originally released back in 2021. And more recently, ‘Hammer Of The Gods’ Robin Red saying: “With the last song I went as far as reggae. Pretty bold if you ask me! This one is a pure rock and roll song. Enjoy!”
Aside from Dalone, a number of other H.E.A.T members play on the record.
You can stream the singles here and check out the videos here at RAMzine.
