There is no denying the sonic distinction of modern pop music coming out of Sweden. With a reputation that includes sharp synth work and stadium style choruses, the Scandi-pop sound is a magnet for chart success. Whilst it could be easy for a Swedish artist to get caught up in a formulaic web, Stockholm-based singer and producer Bishat is definitely not afraid of trekking down alternate routes. From dark pop to soul, she has proven on numerous occasions that she is as versatile as they come with a power packing voice that can practically carry any rhythm.
There is no denying the sonic distinction of modern pop music coming out of Sweden. With a reputation that includes sharp synth work and stadium style choruses, the Scandi-pop sound is a magnet for chart success. Whilst it could be easy for a Swedish artist to get caught up in a formulaic web, Stockholm-based singer and producer Bishat is definitely not afraid of trekking down alternate routes. From dark pop to soul, she has proven on numerous occasions that she is as versatile as they come with a power packing voice that can practically carry any rhythm.
Stockholm artist Bishat have joined forces with producer Damian Ardestani for her latest single 'Unholy Romance'. A dark and moody piece that straddles the line of RnB and pop, the chilled and nocturnal feel of the production is a haunting palette for Bishat whose manipulated vocals add further textures to the recording. The track will be featured on Bishat's upcoming EP.
Swedish sensation Ängie steps up with the video for her smoking hot single 'Dope'. Directed by Ängie herself, as well as Christofer Nilsson, the stylishly shot visuals depict the Stockholm-based bombshell in a low-lit, hedonistic environment performing the song and of course doing what she loves best...smoking weed. The track is taken from her debut LP 'Suicidal Since 1995', out April 6th via Universal. Have a look.
Anna Von Hausswolff returns with her new single 'The Truth, The Glow, The Fall', taken from her upcoming fourth LP 'Dead Magic', out March 2nd on City Slang. With the song running literally over 12 minutes, Hausswolff delivers a hauntingly surreal slice of audible cinema, which on the surface could feel like patches of melancholy yet when simply absorbed in its magic, is utter beauty. Completely breath-taking, Anna Von Hausswolff has yet again created something masterful and enticing.
Swedish pop sensation Ängie has announced the release of her debut album 'Suicidal Since 1995'. Scheduled to land April 6th on Universal, Ängie has also shared the leading single titled 'Dope'. A dark, slow rolling mixture of trap and pop, the Stockholm singer exudes unadulterated sass whilst expressing her love of well...things other than a person per se.
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Sofia Härdig is a true heroine of rock & roll. Proving to walk various scales of the genre seamlessly, her latest single 'Illuminate' combines sparking electronica with a sleek new wave sound, finding Härdig comfortably at home, delivering ear-grabbing vocals, firm and commanding. Produced by Jari Haapalainen, 'Illuminate' is the leading single taken from her forthcoming album 'Changing The Order', landing April 20th.
One of the albums that we're looking forward to in 2018 is Anna von Hausswolff's 'Dead Magic', out March 2nd via City Slang. Having previously shared her incredible single 'The Mysterious Vanishing of Electra', the Swedish artist now unveils the video. Directed by Anna's sister Maria von Hausswolff, the haunting imagery stars Siri Wigzell, who walks through the night to dig up Anna von Hausswolff from a burial. Von Hausswolff then runs up the road like a zombie regaining life. It's a chilling piece. Have a look.
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