Patrik Pistol
Swedish creative director, designer, music producer, songwriter, web developer & marketer
Patrik Pistol is a Swedish creative director, designer, music producer, songwriter, web developer and marketer based in Stockholm. With over 30 years of experience in advertising and media production, he runs the communications agency Pistol Media AB, the record label Pistol Music and the instrument company Pistol Instruments. He is also active as an artist through the music projects Sedona Port, CPU Suckers and The Central Bank.
He combines strategic thinking with creative innovation and has collaborated with artists such as Dr. Alban, Alcazar and Alexander Bard. The surname Pistol is an authentic Swedish soldier's name dating back to the 17th century.
Design & Art Direction
With education from Berghs School of Communication and more than three decades in the industry, Patrik Pistol has developed deep expertise in graphic design, typography and visual communication. As Art Director and Creative Director at Pistol Media AB, he leads creative processes and visual productions for a wide range of clients — from global industrial corporations to startups.
His design work spans:
- Visual identities and brand guidelines
- Art direction for campaigns and brands
- Print production — brochures, advertisements, packaging
- Digital design — websites, apps, digital experiences
- Typography and layout design
- Professional photography and drone video
See portfolio and client cases at pistol.se.
Music Production & Songwriting
Alongside his work in advertising and communications, Patrik Pistol is an active music producer and songwriter. He writes and produces music for artists, TV shows, games, films and commercials. He runs the record label Pistol Music and the instrument company Pistol Instruments.
As a producer and songwriter, Patrik has written and produced music for artists including Dr. Alban, Alcazar, Alexander Bard, Emilia Josephine and Jenny Asterius.
All tracks produced, written and recorded by Patrik Pistol — collected in one playlist:
▶ Open playlist on SpotifyAs solo artist
Under his own name, Patrik Pistol releases music spanning electronic pop, film scores and experimental soundscapes. Popular tracks include If You Wanna Survive 2020, What's the Meaning (feat. Lisa Englund), When the Whole World Is Burning (feat. Emilia Josephine) and Eyes Without a Face (feat. J-Riz).
Sedona Port
Sedona Port is a synth/pop/rock project created by Patrik Pistol, described as a modern take on bands like U2, Depeche Mode and Coldplay. The project was launched in spring 2021 under the motto "Music from another dimension". The name was inspired by a helicopter tour over Sedona, Arizona, where the pilot mentioned "The Sedona Port" — allegedly a portal for extraterrestrial activity.
Popular tracks include Crazy, Such a Shame, Let the Fire Burn and I Can Do Anything.
Sedona Port is an artist under the record label Pistol Music.
CPU Suckers
CPU Suckers is a Swedish electro house duo consisting of Mattias "Acke" Axelsson and Patrik Pistol. The duo blends synth, synthpop, electro, house, pop and techno and has been active since 2013. Early releases include the single Everything I Love Dies (2013) and Saxparty On The Dancefloor feat. J-Riz (2016). Later came Dreamstarter (2021), the EP Flash (2023), and the albums Rip Your Heart (2024) and Mama Mia Fantasia (2025). Popular tracks include Flash, You Gonna Make Her Cry and Mama Mia Fantasia.
The Central Bank
The Central Bank is a dance/eurodance project formed in autumn 2001 by Patrik Pistol and Sam Bertling. The duo developed a distinctive sound blending dance music with guitars and male vocals. In 2004 they released their self-titled debut album with 12 tracks — released in Sweden and the USA — described as "a mix of pop, rock, synth and trance." Notable tracks include Realize, For Once In My Life, Let's Dance and Kill My Dreams. In 2015 the full catalogue was compiled in All Songs and Remixes.
HVH74
HVH74 is a synth/electro project by Patrik Pistol with a modern retro-synth sound inspired by Kraftwerk's iconic album The Man Machine. The project launched in 2014 with the single Robots and Computers.
Pistol Music (record label)
Pistol Music is an innovative music company based in Stockholm specializing in production, composition and publishing across multiple genres for a global marketplace. The company offers services in commercial music production, film and multimedia scoring, gaming audio, corporate solutions (audio branding, jingles, voiceover) and sample libraries and instruments.
Artists on Pistol Music include Patrik Pistol, Sedona Port, Emilia Josephine, CPU Suckers and Jenny Asterius.
Web Development & Digital Tools
Patrik possesses strong skills in web development and digital technology. Through Pistol Media AB, he has produced SEO-optimized websites, digital tools and interactive experiences. He works with modern web technologies including WordPress development with custom plugins and themes.
Notable development projects include:
- Pistol Synthesizer — A professional audio synthesizer built for the web
- Asken Online — Digital card game
- Color Palette Creator — Extract color palettes from images
- Swedish Lorem Ipsum — Placeholder text in Swedish
- Swedish Word Counter — Word count and text analysis
- Next Dimension 3D — 3D retro game
- QR Code Generator — Create customized QR codes
- Key Modulation Tool — Interactive music theory tool
- Audio Sprite Generator — Combine audio files for web and games
- Text Converter — Convert text formats
- Today's Date — Week number, date and Swedish name days
- My IP Address — Show your public IP address
See all tools at pistol.se/verktyg.
Pistol Instruments
Pistol Instruments is a small Stockholm-based company that manufactures software instruments for music production. The company focuses on quality over quantity and produces sampled instruments in the categories drums, pads, bass, percussion, leads and sound effects.
The instruments are created from vintage synthesizers such as Moog Voyager, Roland JD-990, Yamaha SY/TG77, Sequential OB-6 and Access Virus Ti. All instruments are compatible with DAW software (Digital Audio Workstations).
Marketing & Strategy
As the founder and leader of a communications agency, Patrik possesses extensive experience in strategic marketing. He develops audience-targeted campaigns and communication strategies that build stronger brands and deliver measurable results.
Areas of marketing expertise:
- Strategic brand development
- Campaign development and concept design
- Digital marketing and search engine optimization (SEO)
- Multi-channel strategies
- Copywriting and content production
- PR and information services
- Audio branding and jingles via Pistol Music
Pistol Media AB
Pistol Media AB (formerly Pistol Reklambyrå) was founded in autumn 2009 and is a communications agency with offices in Farsta, Stockholm. The agency offers full-service solutions in strategy, design, web, film and marketing with a focus on maximum ROI and measurable results.
"Our clients' success is our only measure of success. When they grow and develop, we know we're doing the right things." — Pistol Media AB's vision
The agency's service offering includes graphic design, web design and development, video production, drone, photography, music and audio production, copywriting, project management and educational services.
Among the agency's clients are established organizations and international companies such as Lund University, The Scouts, Bravida, Ovako, Nordic Flanges Group, Färjerederiet and Ferral Group — a breadth that reflects the agency's ability to deliver at the highest level regardless of industry and size.
| Pistol Media AB | Communications agency — strategy, design, web, video, film, marketing |
| Pistol Music | Record label — music production, composition, publishing, audio branding |
| Pistol Instruments | Software instruments — sampled synths for music producers |
| Sedona Port | Music project — synth/pop/rock, "Music from another dimension" |
Discography
Patrik Pistol (solo)
| Title | Type | Year | Featuring |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Moment | Single | 2024 | — |
| Next Dimension | Single | 2023 | — |
| When the Whole World Is Burning | Single | 2023 | Emilia Josephine |
| Two Hearts Collide | Single | 2021 | Jenny Asterius |
| If You Wanna Survive 2020 | Single | 2020 | — |
| Eyes Without a Face (cover) | Single | 2017 | J-Riz (Johan Rizkallah) |
| What's the Meaning | Single | 2015 | Lisa Englund |
| It's Not Too Late | Album | — | Emilia Josephine |
Sedona Port
| Title | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Crazy | Single | 2023 |
| I Can Do Anything (Extended Version) | Single | 2023 |
| Such a Shame | Single | 2021 |
| I Can Do Anything | Single | 2021 |
| Let the Fire Burn | Single | 2021 |
| Run with Me | Single | 2021 |
CPU Suckers
| Title | Type | Year | Featuring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mama Mia Fantasia | Album | 2025 | — |
| Escape | EP | 2024 | — |
| Rip Your Heart | Album | 2024 | — |
| The Moment | Single | 2024 | — |
| Flash | EP | 2023 | — |
| Dreamstarter | Single | 2021 | — |
| If You Wanna Survive 2020 (Euroclub Mix) | Single | 2020 | J-Riz, Acke, Patrik Pistol |
| Saxparty On The Dancefloor | Single | 2016 | J-Riz |
| Everything I Love Dies | Single | 2013 | — |
| My Love 4 U | Single | — | — |
The Central Bank
| Title | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|
| All Songs and Remixes | Compilation | 2015 |
| The Central Bank | Album | 2004 |
HVH74
| Title | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Robots and Computers | Single | 2014 |
Produced & written for other artists
| Artist | Title | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emilia Josephine | It's Not Too Late | Album | 2025 |
| Emilia Josephine | Brinner | Album | 2024 |
| Emilia Josephine | Låt Oss Bara Drömma | Album | 2023 |
| Dr. Alban | Producer & songwriter | ||
Career
Patrik Pistol has a long and diverse career spanning creative industries, from the music industry to advertising and digital communications.
Current roles
| Period | Role | Company |
|---|---|---|
| 2025– | CMO (Chief Marketing Officer) | Amigo Systems AB |
| 2009– | Founder, Art & Creative Director | Pistol Media AB |
Previous positions
| Period | Role | Company | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2009 | Art & Creative Director | Dreamland Reklambyrå AB | Responsible for the agency's creative and visual output. Campaigns, print, websites, video and radio. Brand development, concept development and strategy. |
| 2002–2003 | Art Director | DREAM Communications AB | Overall responsibility for visual and pedagogical communication. |
| 1998–2002 | Graphic designer | Konkret Reklambyrå AB | Graphic design, web design, image editing, layout, interactive design and multimedia. |
| 1997–2003 | Music producer | Dr. Records (founded by Dr. Alban) | Produced electronic music and remixes for artists including Drömhus, Suezia, Alcazar and Dr. Alban. Ran in parallel with his agency work. |
| 1995–1998 | Founder | RadioAktiv Musik & Reklamproduktion | Radio advertising production (scripting, recording, production and mastering) and other advertising production. |
| 1994–1995 | Photographer's assistant | Fotografen i Tyresö AB | Portrait and product photography, editorial assignments, image editing, retouching, developing and client contact. |
Education
| Period | Program | School |
|---|---|---|
| 1996–1997 | Graphic Design Software (approx. 20 courses in software suites for print, web and multimedia) | Nordisk Datautbildning AB |
| 1995–1996 | Graphic Design | Berghs School of Communication |
| 1993–1994 | Crypto group commander, Army Signal Troops (S1), Enköping | Swedish Armed Forces — military service. Responsible for secure communications and cryptographic equipment. Led and trained a group in signal technology systems. |
| 1990–1993 | Technology programme | Tyresö Gymnasium |
Frequently asked questions
Who is Patrik Pistol?
Patrik Pistol is a Swedish creative director, designer, music producer, songwriter and web developer based in Stockholm. He has over 30 years of experience in advertising and media production and is the founder of Pistol Media AB, Pistol Music and Pistol Instruments. Pistol is his real surname — an authentic Swedish soldier's name dating back to the 17th century.
What does Patrik Pistol do?
He works in design and art direction, music production and songwriting, web development and strategic marketing. Since 2025 he has also been CMO at Amigo Systems AB, alongside running the communications agency Pistol Media AB.
What companies does Patrik Pistol run?
He founded and runs three companies: Pistol Media AB (communications agency, founded 2009), Pistol Music (record label and music production) and Pistol Instruments (software instruments for music producers).
Which artists has Patrik Pistol produced music for?
He has written and produced music for artists including Dr. Alban, Alcazar, Alexander Bard, Emilia Josephine and Jenny Asterius. During his years at Dr. Records he also produced music and remixes for artists such as Drömhus and Suezia.
What music projects is Patrik Pistol part of?
Besides his solo releases he is active in Sedona Port (synth/pop/rock), CPU Suckers (electro house duo with Mattias "Acke" Axelsson), The Central Bank (dance/eurodance with Sam Bertling) and HVH74 (synth/electro).
Where is Patrik Pistol based?
He is based in Farsta, Stockholm, Sweden. Pistol Media AB has its office at Värmlandsvägen 103, 123 48 Farsta.
What is Patrik Pistol's educational background?
He studied Graphic Design at Berghs School of Communication in 1995–1996 and went on to complete around twenty courses in graphic software suites at Nordisk Datautbildning AB in 1996–1997. He served his military service as a crypto group commander with the army signal troops in Enköping.
How do you contact Patrik Pistol?
By email at patrik@pistol.se or by phone on +46 708-75 76 78.