SVEA seems to be one of the hardest working Swedish pop songstresses out there, consistently delivering some of the country’s finest Scandi pop right now. And with that, she’s just treated us to another huge banger that’s infectiously fresh.
As a songwriter, the Ivor Novello-nominated Swedish talent Elina has penned songs for artists such as Zara Larsson, Astrid S, and NEIKED (‘Sexual).
Above all this, she’s been releasing her own music for some time now, having first being featured here back in 2018.
Now she’s back with another beautifully emotive and heartfelt ballad, taken from her new EP ‘Remember’ which is out now.
One of the most exciting talents to emerge from Sweden this year, Mei River returns with a melodically intense piece of indie-pop.
A fusion of subdued indie and power-pop from a Swedish talent signed to the iconic Future Classic label.
Maja Kristina reshapes a cheesy (but timeless) 80’s classic into something sharp, fun and damn infectious.
“I love this song and I’m super excited to bring it back from the 80’s with a modern twist. Great songs never go out of style and this is no exception.”
There’s a lot of interesting back story with this track. JIM OUMA is an outfit who have already crafted songs for likes of Tove Lo, Madonna and Maroon 5, while also behind the band NONONO (who I have featured countless times on here since they are so damn awesome).
They have now collaborated with British dance hall queen Alicaì Harley and newcomer Dear Sara to create a song which immediately grabs your attention; a blend of indie and soft dance-pop that is an instantly loveable sound.
This song is our reflection of the crazy times that we are living in right now. The sample kick-started the beat and from there everything just fell into place. We feel blessed to have the amazing Dear Sara and Alicaì Harley put their vibe on the track. – JIM OUMA
Is Summer Heart Sweden’s hardest-working pop artist? This talent is consistently gifting us with some premium dream-pop, and I personally can’t get enough!
“This song is about when you meet a new person that you really like, it feels as if you fit perfectly together and you have like an ‘us against the world’ vibe, but then in the end nothing really comes out of it. Then you might look back and wonder what it would have been like if the two of you had ended up together.”
Make sure you leave the next 32 minutes of your life free, because this record is literally one banger after another. Press play and go bonkers.
“This album is telling a story about an era. I’ve made so many stupid decisions that got me so many crazy memories and took me on so many fucked up adventures. But I don’t regret a single thing or a single moment from it. I wrote this album mostly drunk in LA and all the songs on it is what I’ve been feeling in the very moment in the studio. This is where you get to know me, this is where I give you a glimpse of who I am. I think it’s gonna take years to actually understand what and who I am. But here you have the introduction.”
A deeply personal story of losing a best friend, sung from the heart. Aron Blom returns today with a soulful fusion of gospel, pop and RnB.
Darling you’re perfect
Just as you are I wish I said it enough
You’re hopelessly broken
And perfectly scarred
Hard to even think you’re gone
One of my favourite recent Swedish exports, LOVA returns today with a liberating track that reminds us to just loosen up and take life for what it is… The perfect message for these weird times we live in!
“No one knows what tomorrow looks like or how long we have on this planet… So instead of worrying about the small stuff like asking your crush on a date, staying up late at night wondering about what people think of you or getting jealous and upset over dumb shit, we should enjoy every day like it is our last and appreciate the things and the ones we have.”
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.
