Swedish electropop with a very cute voice. Check out here.
Category: Swedish Music
New Music: Kids On The Run
Swedish folk pop. Check out here.
New Music: Johan Klingwall
This makes me smile, although I don’t really know why. It’s happy and uplifting to listen to. I don’t really understand the lyrics, but that shouldn’t stop you from enjoying it. Check out here.
New Music: Masquer
Swedish electropop. This one happens to be a cover of a Destiny’s Child classic. Cool! Check out here.
First Watch: Lune ‘Leave The World Behind’
One of the most beautiful songs I’ve heard all week from Lune. Nearly half a million views for this- it’s so nice to see.
New Music: The Royalties Sthlm
First Listen: Ms. Henrik ‘Mark’
New one from one of the more interesting talents to have emerged from Sweden this year. It’s also a free download which is nice.
New Music: Manda
New Music: Everywhere
Post-pop indie from Stockholm. Check out here.
Eurovision Final is on tonight!
I’ll be in Malmö Arena tonight to watch this camp ball of fun that is Eurovision 2013. Truth be told, this year’s entries have all been a bit lukewarm bar Norway and Denmark (above), but you know- anything can happen tonight.
The show kicks off 21:00 Sweden time, and if it’s not showing in your country then you can watch it online over on Eurovision’s official website!
I might tweet a bit, so follow me on my Twitter if you’re up for it.
New Music: Tommy Burr
New Swedish pop. It’s cute enough. Check out here.
New Music: Navet
First Watch: Say Lou Lou ‘Julian’
I do like Say Lou Lou. Although, I must confess I was not hugely moved by ‘Julian’ when I first heard it. However, I’m glad I watched this because now I am hugely moved by it. I do like Say Lou Lou.
Track is available now on limited edition 7” vinyl and digital download via the band’s own label À DEUX.
Adam Rickfors feat Marylin – Colors
It’s mid week! And as of tomorrow I will be out of London and in Malmö for a certain TV show that will be on your screens this weekend. Let’s start the day with some fun Swedish electro from Adam Rickfors.
First Listen: Kate Boy ‘The Way We Are’
Delivering on that hard, heavy electropop sound, Kate Boy has a new track that’s a little bit epic.
First Listen: Discopolis ‘Falling’ (Committed To Sparkle Motion)
With the lead mix is produced by Swedish house royalty Axwell, this track from Discopolis is one of my favourite tracks of the week. Out May 20th.
Janet Leon – New Colours
This piece of Swedish pop from Janet Leon has been chosen as the Official Stockholm Pride Anthem for 2013. It’s as camp as you’d want it to be!
First Watch: Elliphant ‘Make It Juicy’
This has actually been out since April but I only just got round to watching it now. Dirty, gritty Swedish pop as Elliphant does best.
New Music: Centimeter
Interview: Quickfire with Vanbot
One of my favourite newbie electropop princesses to emerge from Sweden, Vanbot has certainly been carving a name out for herself. You’ll be hard pressed to not find a music blog that claims to have some knowledge of Scandi music without featuring Vanbot’s tracks. Here’s a few short and sweet questions I threw to the lady herself. Check it out!
For those readers who may not know who Vanbot is, how would you describe your sound?
I try to create tension between the beautiful and the skewed electronic sound. I’m hooked on the idea to find a balance between catchy melodies and twisted synthesizers.
What inspires you to write?
I’m inspired by the things in life that communicate something hidden, an honest message. That’s what I call the nerve and that is something I always try to reflect in my songs.
Who are your musical idols?
I listen a to a lot of different music such as Apparat, Crystal Castles, Niki & The Dove, El Perro Del Mar.
Who’s your favourite up and coming singer?
I like the sound of NONONO (video below) and Sad, Vibrant and The Power!
Is it easier to write songs that are happy, or sad?
I feel the need to express my feelings and thoughts much more in hard times than in the good times. I think the hard times makes us come closer to life and to each other, and life becomes more real. But that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s sad.
Why do you think so much good music comes out of Sweden?
I’m really proud of my fellow Swedes. In Sweden we have a tradition of music schools from early ages and also a lot of opportunities to study music for free after high school. That gave me the opportunity to dare to try!
Who would you love to collaborate with?
I would love to collaborate with Apparat. I love their sound! It’s repetitive like Steve Reich, emotional like Bon Iver, and atmospheric like Loney, Dear.
What’s planned in the future for you?
My focus is primarily on the album that will be released this fall, I’m really excited about that! But we will also try to squeeze in some shows when we’re not in the studio.