Stockholm artist Miynt returns today with a melodic slice of nostalgic bliss. ‘Of the sun’ feels timeless and classic, while still maintaining a pop sensibility.
If you’re a fan of this Swedish talent then you’ll be pleased to know that the song is taken from her upcoming debut album ‘Lonely Beach‘ (scheduled for release in May 2022).
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Now commanding over 300k monthly listeners on Spotify alone, it’s safe to say Molly Hammar’s momentum is accelerating at an impressive pace. Her music has spread like wildfire all across Europe over the last year, and together with iconic french producer Bob Sinclair she even landed the top spot on Italian radio with ‘We Could Be Dancing’.
The release of new single ‘Tell Her’ will only continue push this artist into receiving the recognition she deserves. On the song, she says:
“‘Tell Her’ is written and based on a vision I’ve had about all the people who stay in relationships just because they feel comfortable and safe. The song is an anthem about how great things could be if you leave it for something that could potentially be amazing.”
The Swedish songstress has already received acclaim from the likes of BBC, Beats 1, Billboard, NYLON and Complex, and collaborated with the likes of Big Narstie and Ella Eyre.
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Swedish outfit Casper The Ghost return today with their punchy new single ‘Different’.
The acclaimed duo of Casper Brodin and Victor Hillbom have launched in to the new year with a sound that is more raw and intense than what we’ve heard before.
The song is all about finding the right person for you – which makes you want to be a better person.
“It’s about when you find that special someone, perhaps not the type of person you thought you’d end up with, but one who makes you a better version of yourself.”
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Sweden might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of rock these days, but Malmö outfit Forgetting Yesterday are set to change that.
This is a sound that epitomises the definition of punk pop; delivering a nostalgic sound with a current twist.
’30’ touches upon the emotions of telling yourself that you are okay under the circumstances while neglecting how you truly feel.
“This modern take on our prior pop punk sound is something we are really proud of. When heading into the studio with producer Ludvig Ottosson (Noija) of Silver Sun Studios we wanted to elevate what we were already doing and that’s something we really think we achieved here.”
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In an epic display of commitment, Swedish talent FINE, whatever plans to release a song every month for the next two years.
And in my books, that could well be an interesting thing to experience. Songs take inspiration from bands like Gorillaz and are infused with elements of old school emo pop. The end result is a sound that is pop-driven yet also heart-wrenching, taking on the concept of what it is to be feeling out of place.
“Doing a song in a day sometimes makes stuff much more honest, no story to hide behind just me and my problems. I think it is beautiful in a way.”
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Gothenburg singer and songwriter Johnning is no stranger to working with hits; his release of ‘Heroes Tonight’ with Janji picked up over 200 million YouTube plays and more than 100 million Spotify streams – achieving gold status in Sweden and Norway.
Today sees the release of his first single of the year, featuring punk-inspired guitars and a heavy-hitter chorus inspired by the glory days of EDM from the 2010’s.
“The idea of the song is to tell yourself to have the guts to take the leap, and dare to commit yourself to that special one you might have feelings for.”
Another week, another Scandinavian bop! Swedish singer, songwriter and dancer LOUISE releases electro-pop anthem ‘IN THE NIGHT’ today.
A perfect track for the weekend ahead, this song rewards listeners with an infectious and sleek chorus that makes you reminisce of the your finest memories on the dance-floor.
Stockholm-based trio Vero create a kind of music that challenges the idea of what a modern guitar band is supposed to be.
This is a raw, bold and proudly confident rock sound that makes an immediate impact. Vero may well be one of your new favourite indie groups this year.
Emerging newcomer Skøien is a Swedish born, Danish-Norwegian artist who is rapidly gaining traction thanks to an impressive fusion of dark pop and alt-R&B.
This is a sound that is sleek, well-constructed and thoughtfully produced – making Skøien one Scandinavian talent to watch out for in 2022.
Ever the experimentalist, Stockholm-based artist MIYNT returns today with a superb blend of atmospheric lo-fi indie and pop-rock in the form of new single ‘Station station’.
Blending minimal production with a chugging guitar riff, interlaced with those signature ethereal vocals, the song serves as a taster for the next album (due early 2022).
A finessed fusion of soul and R&B from Swedish talent Nápoles. Her new single ‘Lime & Honey’ is a mesmerising piece of music that feels smooth and sultry, sending the listener into a dreamy world that is really quite special to experience.
Track of the week. A true breakout star, Swedish artist GERD has caused quite the stir since ‘Lies For A Liar’ was debuted by Zane Lowe on Apple Music Radio 1 last month.
The consequent release of the video picked up over 65k views in just over two days, and the momentum doesn’t seem to be stopping. This could well be one of the Nordic region’s newest sensations to watch out for.
Swedish-Colombian musician, songwriter and producer Samson For President returns today with the beautifully emotive ‘If You’re Lost Just Like I Am’.
A sweet melody sets the tone for captivating vocals and lyrics to shine through, as the slow-building production takes you on a journey that climaxes in a gorgeously moving way.
Taken from the coming ‘Beauty Supply EP’.
Alternative pop mastermind girl in red shares the Jared Hogan-directed music video for her latest single ‘I’ll Call You Mine’, taken from the critically acclaimed debut album ‘if i could make it go quiet’.
Already amassing 1.6 billion career streams to date, the Norwegian singer-songwriter is undisputedly Scandinavia’s latest big new music export.
She embarks on her biggest ever headlining US tour in March 2022, joined by special guest Holly Humberstone.
No week goes by without introducing some outstanding Scandinavian talent, so today it’s the turn of Swedish newcomer Matilda.
With an energised take on melancholic electro-pop, ‘Imaginary Friend’ is a song that slowly builds in intensity, setting the scene for Matilda’s distinctive vocals to shine through.
“This song is about me feeling invisible in relationships, but still being a safety blanket for someone. I’ve always been the one that is there for people and I’m that one who is needed in their life but always in a hidden way. I felt like I was an embarrassment, like an imaginary friend.”
Northern indie wunderkind Tall Blonde reveals ‘Lucky Charm’ featuring Suncat, the lo-fi-alias of folk/ soul singer Olle Nyman.
Both retro and raw in tone, the track feels refreshingly eccentric thanks to it’s nostalgia-tinged folk sound, making it one of the most interesting releases of the week.
“It’s about the dream we’re chasing. Work ethic’s nice and all but sometimes you just need dumb luck.” – Suncat
Taken from Tall Blonde’s upcoming debut album ‘Ponderosa’.
Swedish starlet Cy returns today with a 90’s inspired ballad in the form of new single ‘Hate To Hate You’.
With it’s perfect fusion of pop and R&B, the song is all about being so chained to your negative thoughts that you start hating yourself. The track is also taken from Cy’s new EP ‘Ugh!’, of which she says:
”Being 20-something can be so draining, and especially when you’re heartbroken and unsure about everything. This EP is a package of feelings that grew from this time when I had thousands of questions about where I am, who I am and where I’m going, but no answers. Even though a lot of people probably feel the same you can feel extremely lonely. I hope that my music can give someone a hand to hold for a little while.”
New EP ‘Ugh!’ is out now.
Stockholm-based artist Elias unveils his stunning new album, ‘Holy, Endlessly Sad, Love‘ today, and with it new single ‘I’ve Been Waiting’.
The Swedish born singer-songwriter is no stranger to these pages; Elias has been consistently creating some of the most impactful releases to come out of the Nordic nation for some years now.
“I write about what’s inside and around me at the moment.”
‘Holy, Endlessly Sad, Love’ is out now.
Songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Augustine celebrates the release of his debut album ‘Weeks Above The Earth’ with gorgeous new single ‘Sweet Love’.
Garnering over 25 million streams across his catalogue to date, this Swedish artist has become somewhat of an indie phenomenon. He’s released his music completely independently, working together with three friends on everything from writing and producing to visuals, design and marketing. On the album, he says:
“I wanted to place the songs in the order of how I wrote and experienced them, capturing a part of the whirlwind that’s been spinning in my chest lately. From yearning for a sensation, to naively diving right in, to total confusion. The world has at times been so fluffy and soft. Spring was on its way with all its light, scents and flowers, and I wore a mask of invulnerability, constantly being surprised and falling so deep. Later, a summer and autumn where everything was a mountain to climb, putting everything on pause. Love sometimes felt like a psychosis, and ‘Weeks Above The Earth’ is about this state of feeling so very distant from the rest of the world.”
‘Weeks Above The Earth’ is out now.
As a platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated, and national radio P3 Guld ‘Pop Artist of the Year’ recipient in her native Sweden, it’s safe to say that Tove Styrke has firmly established herself as a pop powerhouse.
She returns with a premium bop in the form of new single ‘Start Walking’, which was written alongside some of the biggest writers and producers in pop currently: Caroline Ailin (Dua Lipa), Sly (Shawn Mendes), Lostboy (Tom Grennan, Anne-Marie) and Pablo Bowman (Marshmello, Alan Walker).
“It’s an upbeat song with sad lyrics, which is my favourite combination. It’s about a person who knows a relationship is over, and how it sucks to actually be the one to leave but you know there is no other way.”
