Jonathan Thorpenberg is the mastermind behind VEMØD, a solo project that showcases his lifelong passion for writing and recording music. He produces his songs at Welfare Sounds in Gothenburg, Sweden. His extensive experience in various metal bands, including his current stint in The Unguided, is reflected in the project's metal influence. VEMØD's sound can be best described as a fusion of heavy guitar riffs drawn from modern metal and metalcore, spiced with hip hop and trap beats, and huge pop-inspired choruses.
The project's name, VEMØD, has no direct English translation but connotes a sense of melancholy or sorrow, which is a recurring theme in Scandinavian music. With lyrics that delve into anxiety, grief, anger, and loneliness, the songs are truly a reflection of this. The music also mirrors this melancholic tone with its dark, atmospheric undertones.