All posts tagged: sweden

Maja Francis Shares ‘Come Companion’

Swedish singer Maja Francis have unveiled her latest musical treat 'Come Companion'. Like the firm tradition of good pop songs that come from her native country, the track too pulsates with catchy choruses, bubbling production and echoing vocals. The 'Come Companion' EP is currently out now on Universal Sweden. You can stream the single down below.

Vanbot ‘The Way You Say It’ Video

In our opinion, Vanbot's 'Perfect Storm' was one of the top pop albums of 2015. Packed with a consistent selection of insanely catchy songs, the Johannes Berglund-produced LP was praised across the board by various media entities around the world. Stockholm's Vanbot now releases the video for her highlight track 'The Way You Say It'. Directed by Jonas Hong Soo Eriksson, the smokey, shadow-heavy vid shows Vanbot performing various moves all the while draped in eye-catching attire. We're on board.

Tove Lo Shares Her Cover of The Weeknd’s ‘Real Life’

Stockholm's Tove Lo hasn't been shy about naming The Weeknd's 'Beauty Behind the Madness' one of her top albums of 2015. In fact, the Swedish singer has shared a cover of his tune 'Real Life', which is featured on the LP. Recorded with Gustav Weber, Tove Lo's version is definitely more uptempo and dance floor friendly. Unquestionably catchy, this rendition is quite up to par with the original, with Lo adding her own niche twist to the cut. You can listen to the 'Real Life' cover down below.

The Happy Hippo Family Interview

Sure the Swedish can boast about their gorgeous people and mastery of minimal design, but the one thing that is truly undeniable is the knack for churning out good pop records which seems to be embedded in the DNA of their musicians. Örebro band The Happy Hippo Family are a part of the current generation of Swedes creating indie pop tidal waves with a live show that is just as equally thrilling and dynamic.

Mew Share the DNKL Remix of ‘My Complications’

Denmark band Mew have shared a new remix of their track 'My Complications' courtesy of Sweden's DNKL. With the original version taken from the band's latest LP '+ -', the nightly rework contains a slow, dark 4x4 groove that is utterly atmospheric and addicting to say the very least. There is also an air of naughtiness that surrounds the production, definitely sparking a nice balance to the original.

Club 8 ‘Skin’ Video

Sweden's Club 8 released their new album 'Pleasure' last week, and without wasting any time, the group have now brought forth the video to their single 'Skin'. Directed by Andil Dahl, the trippy video features singer Karolina Komstedt in a relaxed position as the overlaying of clips of blurred lights create an almost dream-like state.