It might be cold, wet and grey in London right now but this new single from rising Swedish talent Echo Thrills has put us in a summery mood. Appropriately named ‘Sunshine’, the track treats us to a charming mix of mellow soul and dreamy pop. The sound feels both nostalgic and experimental in equal measures, which is refreshing to experience. So if you’re feeling a little melancholy and pining for the summer season, be sure to press play to this song and allow yourselves to bask in its joyful grooves. The artist performs at Stockholm’s CO/HEAD Festival on the 27th April – tickets can be found ..read more

We’re so excited to be sharing with you the second collaboration from Swedish artists boerd (aka Bård Ericson) and Boko Yout (aka Paul Adamah). ‘Lavendel’ (Swedish for ‘lavender’) is the latest teaser from the musicians’ forthcoming ‘Griot’ EP (out 15th March), and presents listeners with a melancholic fusion of alt-pop and downtempo. Speaking on the song’s lyrics, Adamah says: “Since high school, I have struggled with my sleep. I wake up several times during the night and feel restless as if someone or something is waking me up. Lavendel resembles my sleep; it mixes ..read more

Acclaimed Scandinavian duo Flora Cash return today with a beautiful slice of country-tinged pop that deserves your attention. ‘Baby I Love You’ is a classic love song that we can all find some type of connection with. It’s a track that symbolises the unexplainable feelings we encounter for the ones we love – through the good and the bad. Elaborating further, they say: “Lately, we find ourselves unexpectedly drawn towards a metamodern approach in our songwriting. It seems to be a natural progression of our thinking. Through that lens, ‘Baby I Love You’ explores a concept of love that doe ..read more

Track of the week. Swedish artist Limandi is already one of our favourite Nordic newcomers this year. As a nominee for the prestigious Denniz Pop Awards, this rising starlet is not only building a fanbase among listeners, but also acclaimed industry professionals. ‘Hopin’ You’ll Be Fine’ is taken from the musician’s latest album, which is called ‘F*CK.IT.’ (listen here). The song showcases an eccentric style of alt-pop which is beautifully melancholic, but also refreshingly experimental in character. Explaining the lyrics, Limandi says: “About saying goodbye to someone who’s going down a des ..read more

Photo / Charli Ljung Iconic Swedish pop star Loreen unveils her first new single since her triumphant Eurovision win at Liverpool this year. ‘Is It Love’ is sonically inspired by Loreen’s Moroccan Berber roots, while the elevated vocals provide listeners with style of ‘spiritual pop’ that is really quite phenomenal to experience. “‘Is It Love’ was born from a place of seeking clarity, it’s a song describing and contemplating a love that’s so deep but at the same time filled with confusion. It’s about realising that to create a deeper understanding of yourself you need to accept the duality of ..read more

Photo / Room7 Swedish singer and songwriter NOEL is back today with one of the biggest Scandinavian releases of the week. ‘Headed North’ treats listeners to an anthemic fusion of indie and alternative pop. The sound is impassioned and bursting with raw emotion, and continues to mark this hugely gifted 20-year old musician as a superstar of the future. “Writing ‘Headed North’ was like a therapy session. In the past I’ve found myself leaving a potential relationship before it got too serious, and I never really knew why. It sounds like a cliche, but the conversations in the studio made me reali ..read more

If you’ve never experienced ‘stoner rock’ before then we’ve got a very special treat for you. Swedish band Repeat have been gaining steady momentum in recent months thanks to their distinct style of sound, which is bold, vivid and energising in character. Today marks the release of the group’s self-titled debut album, along with a thumping new single called ‘Out of control’. The track is immediately arresting, and sets the sonic tone for the rest of the record. “The idea behind the album is to provide a short and explosive experience of repetitive aggressive songs. We really prefer the short ..read more

Track of the week. Acclaimed Swedish singer-songwriter, producer and artist Dajana has just released one of the most breathtaking singles of the year, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Written as an ode to life, ‘I Say Yes’ presents listeners with a spellbinding fusion of gospel, soul and hip hop. The sound is bold, joyful and cinematic, and reminds us of the transformative powers that music possesses. If you have time to play only one song today, make it this one. ‘I Say Yes’ is lifted from Dajana’s inspiring new EP of the same name, which is out now. Dajana Ones To Watch Playlist Sca ..read more

Photo / Johanna Pettersson Swedish artist Sarah von Reis is no stranger to these pages, so we’re happy to announce see that she’s back today with a stunning new single that deserves your attention. ‘Phenomenon’ is an intimate and seductive piece of music that fuses lo-fi jazz and pop with strings and horns, resulting in a sound that is sultry and entrancing. Elaborating on the song’s lyrics, von Reis says: “The song is a lesbian declaration of love and the sexiest thing I’ve written so far. I chose to use a bass clarinet because it is the hottest instrument out there. I expect a lot of people ..read more

Photo / Fredrik Andersson We’ve got a phenomenal new Scandinavian talent to share with you today, who is almost certain to hit the global mainstream very soon. Hailing from Stockholm, NOEL is a Norwegian-Swedish singer and songwriter who transitioned into the world of music after a knee injury halted his progress into becoming a footballer. ‘When You’re Not Mine’ serves as a powerful anthem for the broken-hearted, and is sure to resonate with huge swathes of listeners across the world. “‘When You’re Not Mine’ was one of the first songs I wrote on my songwriting journey, and it has sort of pr ..read more