A benchmark in premium Scandinavian dark-pop, Winona Oak returns today with a new anthem of empowerment.
“I want women of all ages, all around the world to feel comfortable in their own beautiful bodies, and to stop putting somebody else’s needs and opinions in front of their own. YOU are in charge of YOUR body and YOUR sexuality – and that’s a beautiful thing so I want you to own it. It’s about time that we make more love with ourselves.”
Having already garnered more than 7.5 million streams from previous tracks, Zikai is one Swedish name to watch out for. With a style of music that encompasses soul, RnB and pop, her songs feel immediately familiar while still fresh.
“I came home from the club knowing that I would use the crazy things that happened that night for this song. I wanted to describe that feeling of waking up and not remembering much from the night before, except the mistakes and maybe some failed attempts to reach some kind of euphoria. It’s about being in your early twenties, and not knowing exactly what direction in life you should take or what type of people you should give your energy to.”
Check out the debut EP ‘Make You Mine’ here.
I have been a fan of Duvchi for as long as Alfitude has been running. The Swedish super-producer and singer is gifted with a unique production style which feels both experimental and intriguing, yet familiar.
This new release is a welcome return, and is a song that encapsulates that feeling of homesickness and loneliness in a melancholy and heartwarming way.
Nigerian born and Sweden-based musician TK Tycoon creates a unique mix of afrobeats with an indie-soul edge. The resulting sound feels future-forward and engaging.
The song itself is a beautiful example of how versatile world music can be when you are bold enough to experiment with genres.
An absolute queen and institution as far as Swedish pop is concerned, Agnes has created a comeback recently that has bravely flirted with a multitude of genres and styles.
Refreshingly so too, since it’s made each of her new roster of singles a pleasurably unpredictable surprise up until their release date.
The new single reflects some of her previous disco-pop heritage, while bringing the genre well into the future. A total delight and some of Sweden’s finest pop.
Rasmus Viberg and Clifford Goilo collectively team up to form Saint Djuni, with a feel-good sound that has an essence of 90’s indie pop which is impossible not to cheer up to.
Swedish country-pop icon Anna Bergendahl comes back today with a luxuriously crafted song that is almost impossible not to enjoy.
The track ponders on life and how we should experience it, to go and do things before it’s too late and we regret the missed chances.
I’m finding Swedish boyband SWAYDAY’s recent tracks as a breath of fresh air. The music has an undeniably universal pop sound, and yet still feels uniquely individualistic.
Lead singer Arthur wrote the lyrics about a painful break up with someone he once loved on this song, and for that you may experience an essence of melancholy nestled within a playful melody here.
In the midst of writing hits for the likes of Bebe Rexha, Astrid S, Kygo, Ellie Goulding, ALMA and Jess Glynne to name a few, SHY Martin still manages to release one stunning track after another. I really can’t get enough!
The sophomore EP ‘Sad Songs’ is out now.
A polished and sleek piece of melodic electro pop which still feels emotive despite the Swedish lyrics!
This song is the highlight of my year… Period! Three of my biggest dance-pop artists coming together like this gives me hope for the rest of this cursed year.
A stunning collaboration between two of Scandinavia’s most promising exports in recent years.
Swedish queer-pop with an emphasis on blending techno and electro elements into something quite unique and charming.
“This song is about the fuzzy feeling of falling in love, with somebody who isn’t a man.”
Since being featured last year, Sofia has gained a nomination from Scandinavia’s biggest music magazine GAFFA for ‘Breakthrough of the Year’, and it seems that’s just the beginning for this 20-year old Swede. ‘What’s Best For Me’ is a punchy slice of self-empowered pop that demands you to listen up and pay attention!
“This single is about being the boss over your own life, encouraging especially girls to do as they like.”
A Danish/ Swedish talent who has mastered the sound of alternative RnB, infused with subtle pop quirks, and balanced with an essence of raw emotion and authenticity. It’s a very interesting approach to the genre and the song itself is pretty mesmerising from the first moment you press play.
Swedish outfit Lee Bowie are back today with a song that is frankly, as bonkers and eclectic as you would expect from pop.
The song is inspired by 90’s Finnish breakbeat, kids TV and upper-middle class kids doing speed at festivals. It’s a riot!
