Edvard Hakansson is an enthusiast with a passion for the community around him. Through management, production, and label Hakansson is dedicated to unique artist development.
After work as a producer, collaborating closely with independent artists to shape their sound he founded COHORT. A record label and management company.
COHORT fosters creative identity and community, helping artists grow within their community as well as the greater industry. COHORT’s work centres on the belief that an artist is strengthened by the fostering of creative relationships and collaboration while ensuring they retain artistic integrity. In 2026 COHORT announced a new partnership with UNIFIED Music Group with an ambition to challenge traditional music industry structures.
Alongside running COHORT and producing records, Hakansson also runs creative agency, SAP, with Joseph Clough. Producing work for EMI, Ghostly International, IOHYOU, Kneecap, The Temper Trap and more.
