About KMR Studios

2019

• Filip Killander founded Killander Music Records (KMR).

2020

• KMR holds its first studio sessions and distribution projects during the spring, after which the number of clients continues to grow steadily.
• During the spring, the first consultant is hired, and KMR also begins welcoming interns from universities.
• In the autumn, the business moves from Filip’s home studio in Gränby to a dedicated studio space in Svartbäcken, where operations continue to grow.
• During the autumn, KMR’s first released song is also played on the radio.

2021

• In the spring, Filip transitions to working with KMR full time.
• KMR expands beyond artists to also work with companies such as Les Mills and Bonnier.
• A series of major investments are made in equipment, instruments, and microphones. The studio is continuously improved to meet the needs of artists.
• KMR hires additional consultants who work partly remotely and, in some projects, on site at the studio in Uppsala.

2022

• KMR is restructured into a limited company (AB) at the turn of the year.
• In late summer, the entire business relocates to new premises in central Uppsala. The new space is larger and divided into two separate studio rooms.
• KMR signs its first permanent employment contract.
• The premiere of KMR’s first live event takes place during the summer. Acoustic Vibes is a success and is followed by a second event in early autumn, which is also well received.
• KMR’s Studio A becomes certified as Uppsala’s first Dolby Atmos studio. One of only a few in Sweden, and one of few worldwide focusing on production in Dolby Atmos.

2023

• KMR surpasses 250 produced and mixed songs.
• Genelec conducts and publishes an interview about KMR’s transition into a Dolby Atmos Studio.
• KMR has now mastered over 450 songs.
• KMR Studios becomes a certified Apple Digital Masters studio.
• KMR has now distributed over 330 songs.
• KMR has now mixed over 120 songs in Dolby Atmos.
• In late summer, KMR, together with Genelec, Avid, msonic, and Dolby, hosts the large and successful event “The Dolby Atmos Music Experience” at Nordisk Film Bio in Uppsala.

2024

• In January, KMR reaches 300 mixed songs (half of them in Dolby Atmos).
• In February, KMR reaches 500 mastered songs.
• KMR Media is launched in February, a subsidiary of KMR focusing on photo and video for both private individuals and businesses.
• In March, KMR enters a partnership with the German distributor Kontor New Media.
• In April, KMR’s Atmos studio transitions from Logic Pro to Pro Tools, followed by a series of additional software and hardware upgrades.
• During the autumn, KMR recruits two new colleagues to keep pace with increased demand and the planned studio expansion in 2025.
• Before the end of the year, KMR surpasses 600 mastered songs, 400 mixes, of which 200 are in Dolby Atmos.

2025

• In January, construction of the second floor is completed. KMR now occupies the entire building: four studios, four employees, three floors, and over 200 square meters.
• On February 28, KMR Studios holds the inauguration of the new floor, marking the beginning of the next phase of KMR’s journey.
• During the autumn, KMR launches its podcast “Soundcheck with KMR Studios”, which receives a warm reception from listeners both within and outside the music industry.
• Before the end of the year, KMR surpasses 750 mastered songs, 500 mixes, of which 300 are in Dolby Atmos.
• KMR’s label reaches a new milestone: over 500 songs released.

2026

• In January, “Soundcheck with KMR Studios” reaches 20 released episodes.