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.
Epic! I don’t think there’s been a cooler Eurovision winner in living memory. New one from Loreen, will get it’s debut on Saturday’s Eurovision final. Good pop.
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.
Delivering on that hard, heavy electropop sound, Kate Boy has a new track that’s a little bit epic.
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.
One of my favourite Swedish electropop duo’s are finally back with some new music! It’s out now and is the first song from their new ‘Swoon EP’ which will be out 31 May on Riot Factory/EMI.
Loving this remix of Daft Punk’s ‘Get Lucky’ by Swedish Drop Out Orchestra.
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!
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.
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.
Love this. Swedish electropop with a dirty bit of synth thrown in for good measure. The chorus is awesome. Check out here.
Swedish pop princess Miriam Bryant is giving away 2 tickets to Hultsfred festival for a lucky winner over on her Facebook page.
This blog wouldn’t be what it is without throwing a random Swedish song every now and again. I don’t know what this track from Dani M is about, it’s just good to listen to.
