Hailing from Sweden, Coria is one of the most impressive newcomers to come across our radars this week.
‘Lost In Translation’ is a melancholic pop masterpiece that hits your emotions hard. Despite its relatively minimal production, this song is cinematic in tone. It’s raw, vulnerable, and deeply moving.
A new EP titled ‘Aftermath’ is scheduled for release later this year. In the meantime, you can explore more of this hugely promising singer, songwriter, and producer’s work here.
We only featured Vau a couple of months ago, but we can already safely call ourselves fans of this rising newcomer.
The Swedish singer and songwriter is back today with a gorgeous song called ‘Cocoon Time’, and it’s really quite something. The production blends bedroom pop with fuzzy indie, resulting in a hazy and subdued style of sound. And yet despite its minimalism, this track still feels sonically joyful and energising.
But don’t be fooled – the lyrics are actually pretty intense. The artist explains:
“A song with an uplifting production and feeling, but rather dark lyrics: about self loathing and the need to merge into the depths of your sofa to hide from the world for a while. But also: to – in due time – emerge from those depths and take a leap into a new chapter of life again. A song for all us sensitive souls out there.”
Vau has also released an album of the same name today, which you can enjoy here.
Swedish starlet Amanda Alexander is back with a sublime new piece of Scandi pop that we can’t wait to share with you.
‘Good Enough’ is a showstopper. With its fusion of stripped-back industrial pop and electronica, the track delivers an immersive sound, almost cinematic in tone. It’s vulnerable and fragile, but also epic and freeing.
“‘Good Enough’ is the first song I’ve fully written and produced myself, it captures the conflict between self-doubt and self-belief. This song started with a lot of discomfort and somehow when I found the sounds of the hook it was like a force or inner voice telling me I was good enough. This is not a song for everyone, but it might find someone who can find some courage from it like I did, or just a jam to let your guard down, move your body and release all the things you’ve been carrying.”
We’ve long been fans of this talented singer, songwriter and producer. ‘Good Enough’ heralds the artist’s next stage in her career, and we’re so excited to see how it evolves.
Orlando Hotopf is becoming a regular fixture on our pages, and for good reason. The rising Stockholm-based talent is winning fans globally with his every-impressive indie releases, and new single ‘Wild Ones’ will only continue to grow his popularity.
The lo-fi, subdued production mirrors the song’s lyrics, which are inspired by bad relationships, and the tensions between staying with someone and wanting to let them go.
This is Hotopf’s sixth single to date, so we’re hoping that at some point this talent finally releases an album! In the meantime, you can explore more of Orlando’s music on Spotify.
Vau is an artist and producer emerging from Malmö in Sweden who recently caught our attention with a gorgeous song called ‘Bird You Want To Save’.
The track’s production is a masterclass in lo-fi pop. Despite its dreamy and enchanting soft style of sound, the track speaks of unrequited love, which offers an interesting juxtaposition between the music and the lyrics.
“A song about wanting to be held but not being able to receive it. About looking put-together on the outside while feeling like a broken mess on the inside. The song almost didn’t make the album – until I found a tiny frozen wren outside my studio and nursed it back to health overnight in a pot. The next morning it flew away.”
An upcoming album is scheduled for release later in the summer. Vau’s music has amassed over two million streams to date, which is an impressive feat for a relatively new talent.
Orlando Hotopf returns with his distinctive indie-folk sound today through a beautiful new single called ‘Blue Jeans’.
Written and recorded during a snowstorm in the outskirts of Stockholm with the acclaimed Tyler Neil Johnson, the song speaks of the instability that some people can bring to your life.
“‘Blue Jeans’ is about that someone who comes in your life creates a hurricane and then leaves is the worst possible way.”
Despite being a relative newcomer, Hotopf’s music has already picked up more than 80k streams to date. More new music is coming, so be sure to follow Orlando on Spotify.
We’ve been fans of Swedish artist ORKID for well over a decade at this point, and yet she still finds ways to make us love her even more. And we’re not the only ones – this artist has had a burst of interest and recognition, particularly in the past year, thanks to her widely acclaimed EP ‘Where Flowers Grow’ (listen here).
That record was created following the passing of her mother, and new single ‘In All Of My Tomorrows’ (along with the accompanying EP of the same name) follows on from the aftermath of grief. ORKID explains:
“My first EP was rooted in grief – a body of work that helped me begin to process something very personal. But grief doesn’t disappear; it changes shape. ‘In All Of My Tomorrows’ is about carrying that feeling forward while finding space for hope again.”
ORKID was the recent winner of a P3 Guld award, as well as a nominee for Best New Artist at the Swedish Grammys. We’re so happy to see this talent get the recognition she deserves!
Malmö outfit MAMI UMAMI, fronted by artists Jaquelin El Amiri (Miss Mami) and Leonard Furby, create a kind of sound that is chaotic, unpredictable… and absolutely thrilling.
Emerging from Sweden’s underground scene, this creative collective has been gaining steady momentum since the release of their singles, ‘Piraja’ and ‘Paper’, last year. Now they’re back with another big release, ‘belly dancer’.
The track’s personality mirrors the energy and creativity that comes with MAMI UMAMI’s live performances. Lyrically, the song tackles themes of capitalism and the yearning to rebel against society’s expectations of success.
”F*** you and everything you stand for.” – MAMI UMAMI
MAMI UMAMI play Gothenburg’s Pustervik on the 1 May (tickets), and Debaser Nova in Stockholm on the 9 May (tickets). A new EP titled ‘AFTERWORK’ is scheduled for release soon via Big Wednesday.
It’s been six years since we last heard from Swedish outfit Anwai, so we’re delighted to see their return today with a beautiful new single, called ‘SOMETHING NEW’.
This melodic track is part of the double-single feature titled ‘4ever HD’ (listen here) and showcases an interesting fusion of indie, electronica and dreamy pop. The sound is distinctive and original but also immersive and emotionally sincere.
Over the years, Anwai have never failed to surprise us with their innovative pop productions, and this new single is no exception. So, welcome back… we’re happy to hear from you again.
“‘WEIGHT’ is about being lost together, the strain a relationship carries, and the choice to stay anyway. It’s two people holding the heaviness side by side. The song lives in that tension between exhaustion and devotion.”
OFF MIC is a new Swedish project that we don’t yet know much about, but we’re very excited about what we’ve heard so far.
‘Unseen’ is inspired by themes of ’emotional distance and slowly fading presence’ and presents listeners with a bold and arresting mix of indie and dark pop.
Despite the minimal approach to its production, this song is deeply intense. It evolves as you continue listening, culminating in an emotionally charged and sonically abrasive climax.
It’s a brave style of sound and one that we’re absolutely hooked on.
We’ve long believed that Isak Danielson is one of Sweden’s best songwriting talents, and his new single, ‘Always You’, only makes us affirm this even more.
This is a classic heartbreak song that reminisces on the ‘what ifs’ of a failed relationship. It’s a deeply moving track that could relate to anyone healing from a wounded heart.
“The guy I wrote this song about was not the one I was supposed to end up with, and I’m so glad I didn’t, but it’s interesting to look back and reminisce on the what ifs. What if I had stayed with this person? Could it have turned into something amazing? Has the love of my life passed me by? And of course, I don’t feel that all, but thinking about that sort of Sliding Doors scenario got my imagination going. I remember I had taken this video of the guy dancing to ‘Bette Davis Eyes’. The sun was coming into the room and he looked so happy. It was good times. ‘Always You” reminds me of one of those romantic movies where two people who’ve broken up do come back around to find each other in the end, like The Notebook or One Day… only nobody dies.”
The song features acclaimed pianist Litens Anton Nilsson, as well as the Stockholm Studio Orchestra.
We’ve long been fans of Swedish artist Menke. As a singer, songwriter, and producer, this talent crafts some of the most profound and sincere indie-pop songs to come out of the Nordic region.
New single ‘Only When In Motion’ (co-written with Nick Hahn) was inspired by a challenging time for Menke, when life and its direction felt uncertain. Elaborating on the song’s theme, she says:
“The only thing that brought relief and helped my thoughts to rest was setting my body in motion and letting my heart beat harder. When we move, our thoughts become clearer, fear softens, and what has been can wash away. It’s a reminder that life is not something we hold on to, but something we move through.”
Menke has achieved a series of acclaimed releases – from 2018’s debut EP ‘Till havet’ to 2024’s ‘Elver’ (listen here). She has amassed more than 15 million streams on Spotify and was featured by the likes of Clash and Gaffa magazines.
Alva Lys is an emerging singer and songwriter from Sweden, currently based in Copenhagen. This exciting artist caught our attention today with the release of her new single, ‘One Night in Berlin’.
Inspired by the German city’s notorious nightlife, the song blends dark pop with electronica, creating a soundscape that is both atmospheric and intriguing. The track feels sinister and tense but still maintains a playful pop sensibility.
“Driven by pulsing beats and atmospheric synth layers, the song captures the intensity of a fleeting connection on a Berlin dancefloor – the kind of night that feels endless until reality breaks through.”
You can explore more music by Alva Lys on Spotify, where she’s amassed thousands of streams from only a handful of songs.
“To me it’s samsara in a song. The wheel of life; winning, losing, living, dying. Having had something and praying you’ll have it again.Whether it’s sex, money, vitality, love. I always said I wanted the Vivaldi song at my wedding or funeral but I think this is giving more revenge heist energy.”
Lifted from the upcoming album ‘THE AFTERPARTY’, out on the 8th May via Virgin Records.
We’re big champions of emerging Swedish talent, so we’re very excited to be sharing with you a newcomer who goes by the name of Phoebe Isobel.
Based in Stockholm, Phoebe is not only an aspiring pop artist, but she’s also a producer, songwriter, DJ… and classically trained opera singer.
Today is a big day for Phoebe, as she releases her debut EP ‘Bully’, from which ‘Clairvoyant’ is lifted. The sound is mysterious, distinct, and dark and offers a fresh perspective on the electro pop genre. Yet, despite its sonic character, the song’s lyrics encourage us to let go of the toxicity that surrounds us – and to aspire to better lives.
“Dreaming’s not naive, so what’s your vision?”
Make sure you check out the rest of the EP here, and if you’re based in Stockholm, then you can catch Phoebe performing at Spy Bar on the 19th of February.
Nordic artist Sebastian Rydgren first came to mainstream prominence in 2022 after a series of performances on Swedish Idol, culminating in an impressive fourth place at the finals.
Since then, he’s grown to become one of his nation’s most interesting pop talents, with his new single, ‘how i wanna die’, standing out to us in particular.
Alongside its polished production (courtesy of Simon Karlsson), this song has a familiarity with its lyrics, which are inspired by the best days of our lives. Sometimes, we lose sight of the good things that life has to offer – and this track reminds us that the potential for joy is always out there.
“The song is about being in a phase of life where everything feels perfect. There’s nothing more you wish for or want to achieve. The track is about feeling content with yourself, your relationships, and the life you’re living. It captures a moment and a feeling you wish you could stay in forever. If the worst were to happen, at least you would die happy – ‘how I wanna die’.”
To date, Rydgren has amassed more than a million career streams on Spotify alone. A new EP is on the way, but in the meantime you can check out more of the artist’s work right here.
Natalie Reigo is a hugely promising newcomer from Sweden, who has already won us over with her charming style of R&B-pop.
‘Til The Moment’s Gone’ is Natalie’s anthemic new single and is inspired by the pressures of not missing out on life… and experiencing that all-too-familiar FOMO feeling.
“When I wrote it, it helped me through the feeling of FOMO and feeling like I should be somewhere else just because other people are!”
Natalie’s vocals are beautifully expressive and soulful, while the production is polished and sleek. Still only 19-years old and already amassing more than 1.5 million career streams on Spotify, it’s clear that this is a Nordic talent to keep an eye on.
Stockholm-based starlet RIVER returns today with a bold new release titled ‘Infected mind’, and it’s really quite something.
Alongside its refreshingly raw production, which blends dreamy pop with shoegaze, the song’s introspective and honest lyrics are likely to resonate with us all and inspire us to look at our younger selves in a different light.
“‘Infected mind’ is my attempt to recognize and engage in a dialogue with my younger, deceived self. It’s a passage between past and present, where forgiveness and separation can finally take place, simply by bearing witness to and understanding the harm I inflicted on myself out of ignorance. It reflects not only on the trauma of the past but also on the painful process of admitting how I’ve been deceiving myself – and ultimately surrendering to that deception in order to heal.”
Over the space of only a couple of years, RIVER has grown to become one of Sweden’s most promising indie prospects; her debut EP, ‘STILL IN LOVE’, has been streamed more than 1m times on Spotify alone so far.
