DAVID SVEN
SINGER-SONGWRITER
David Sven crafts soul-rock songs that feel lived in — raw, melodic stories of love, loss, and longing. Compared to Joe Cocker and Springsteen, his voice carries fire and grit, backed by Hammond organ, slide guitar, and old wood honesty. He’s earned praise from respected curators.
LEFT IN THE POCKET
New single – July 19
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A Note on the Creative Process
David Sven is an artistic identity created to tell stories that feel lived, honest, and emotionally raw.
The voice you hear and the songs you find here were brought to life using modern creative tools — including AI-assisted production — always guided by a human hand and heart.Every lyric is written with intention. Every sound is chosen with care.David may not be a person you can shake hands with. But the feelings in his music are real — and they’re meant for you.Thank you for listening.

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Bio
David Sven is a soul-rock singer-songwriter known for his deep, gravelly voice and emotionally rich lyrics. He began releasing music later in life, after decades of writing privately and quietly.His songs blend raw soul with acoustic warmth — Hammond organ, piano, and slide guitar — and have drawn comparisons to Joe Cocker and Springsteen.In 2025, he released three acclaimed albums: Built from Fire, Stone in the River, and Still Burning, Still Here.Top curators have praised his music for its honesty, depth, and poetic strength. David’s voice reaches deep — but his words often go even deeper.
Listen
Here are a few songs to get to know David Sven. Start with “Stone in the River”, “Holy Weight” and “Rats Beneath the Gospel” — raw, soulful, and real.

NEW SINGLE: Left in the Pocket
This one’s for the note I wrote and forgot. She found it. She read it. And when she gave it back, she said — “Don’t forget what you wrote.”I did. Until now. This song remembers for me.
Out July 19
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Behind the SongThat moment stayed with me.
Finding the note. Her voice in my head. And suddenly I knew – I hadn’t really forgotten. I’d just needed time to understand.This song came quickly after that.
Like it had been waiting in me all along. Quiet, but urgent. Like something folded — that finally got to breathe.

Lyrics
Here you’ll find the lyrics to my songs – raw, unfiltered, and honest. Some of them are quiet prayers, others loud confessions. If a line hits you, it was probably meant for you.Thanks for listening.
I sat in the last row
Just to feel the sound
Voices rose like angels
But I kept my head down
They sang about mercy
And I knew the tune
But my sins wore boots
And came back too soon
The preacher was golden
His hands held the light
But I heard rats beneath the gospel
Scratching through the night
There’s a hole in the hymn
Where my soul used to fit
And the roof never shook
When I prayed in it
No thunder came
No tongues of flame
Just rats beneath the gospel
Chewing through my name
I stayed till the candles
Burned down to their knees
Thinking maybe the silence
Was trying to speak
But grace don’t knock
On a splintered door
And my shadow don’t stretch
On that floor no more
There’s a hole in the hymn
Where my soul used to fit
And the roof never shook
When I prayed in it
No thunder came
No tongues of flame
Just rats beneath the gospel
And a man with no name
There’s a hole in the hymn
Where my soul used to fit
And the roof never shook
When I prayed in it
No thunder came
No tongues of flame
Just rats beneath the gospel
And a man with no name
Music
“Every song is a page from the same book – written in denim, sung in truth.”
Discover the music of David Sven – soul-rock storyteller with a voice carved by time.
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Left in the Pocket
New single coming soon…
A forgotten note. A song that waited years to be understood.
Releases July 19.🔗 Pre-Save now

Built from FireHonest, and unfiltered. David’s debut – full of grit and late-night truths.
Features the anthem “I Used to Pray” and the title track “Built from Fire”.🔗 Listen on Spotify
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Stone in the River
An intimate soul-rock album, full of quiet power and emotional weight.
Includes fan favorites “Every Quiet Thing” and “Walk Around My Father’s House”.🔗 Listen on Spotify
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Still Burning, Still Here
A soul-rock album full of rhythm, life, and raw energy.
These songs don’t whisper — they move, groove, and carry stories that burn just beneath the skin.
Includes fan favorites like “Rust on the Strings”, “Holy Weight”, and “Still Light in the Room”.🔗 Listen on Spotify
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Press / Highlights
What curators are saying about David Sven
“Very deep soulful voice that will resonate with many… incredibly powerful.”
— Tony Michaelides (legendary music promoter & radio host)“David Sven isn’t chasing chart placements or viral moments — he’s chasing meaning. His songs don’t scream for attention — they whisper truth with a power that stops listeners cold.”
— Music Times UK (July 2025)“David Sven stands for something more authentic… weaving together the soulful grit of rock with the introspective narratives of folk and blues.”
— Broken 8 Records (July 2025)“Enchanting vocals and evocative lyrics…
A captivating album filled with emotional depth and honest songwriting.”
— Jukebox Time“Built from Fire is perfect, deep, ideal. The kind of song you dedicate to someone who’s broken or someone you’ve hurt.”
– Cosmonauta Radio (MX)“It’s visceral, cinematic, dramatic, raw, real. The striking syncopated drums and guitar riffs add a groove that sustains the tension of the arrangement. The chorus is an almost choral explosion, with dense harmonies and emotional charge. Nice work.”
— Hike and Fresh Air, Groover (June 2025)“Outstanding, powerful, agile vocals with excellent range… beautiful mood and tone.”
— Rustic Roots“The songwriting is quite amazing. ‘Stone in the River’ sounds uplifting.”
— Acoustic Vibes: Warm Melodies“Well-crafted instrumental… creates a rich and engaging atmosphere. Clear skill.”
— Acoustic Journeys“Your track selection builds a dope story. The feel is authentic.”
— Sad Cowboy Songs“Very powerful vocal performance. The melody is strong.”
— Loop Solitaire
Official Music Videos
A Match in the Rain
Walk Around My Father House

About
David Sven is a soul-rock singer-songwriter whose music was born later in life — not from ambition, but from a quiet accumulation of stories, memories, and melodies. His songs carry echoes of years spent with music at his side — playing piano and guitar in youth, living through fire and stillness, and slowly learning how to say something real.David’s songs speak from the voice of a man who’s lived, lost, loved, and stood still in silence. They aren’t designed to impress — they’re meant to touch something raw and honest.Sometimes it’s just a voice and an acoustic guitar. Sometimes it’s a slow-burning soul arrangement with Hammond organ and slide guitar. And sometimes, the tools of today help give shape to emotions too heavy to carry alone — allowing the music to sound timeless and current, imperfect and deeply human.He’s been compared to Joe Cocker and Springsteen — not because of genre, but because of the ache and truth in his delivery. The way a song can bleed and heal at the same time.David Sven’s first albums — Built from Fire and Stone in the River — were released in 2025. Since then, he’s continued crafting songs that feel like they’ve been waiting by the fire for someone to listen. Honest, emotional, and rooted in something that feels lived.

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