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Nova & Alice, premiering on the 13th of September, is a music-filled drama set both on and off stage, centering on two mismatched pop artists forced to go on a joint summer tour. Alice, played by Hedda Stiernstedt, is an established Mello star with a large audience, but she has never written her own songs […]
One of Swedish pop’s biggest names, Darin, played at Gröna Lund on a warm September evening and gave the crowd exactly what they wanted. The Swedish-Kurdish pop phenomenon Darin Zanyar had his breakthrough on the first season of Swedish Idol all the way back in 2004, finishing second (but pretty much nobody remembers the winner). […]
On the 30th and 31st of August, Värmeverket in Bredäng, Stockholm, was transformed into a pulsating epicentre of electronic music, art, and culture as the UNDERVERKET festival took center stage. The festival, which has quickly gained a reputation for pushing the boundaries of music and creativity, delivered an unforgettable experience that captivated the senses of […]
British soul and pop singer Sam Smith was back in Stockholm for a summer show at Gröna Lund, and the audience was mesmerized by his vocals and powerful ballads, not caring much for the British-type weather of drizzling rain. Sam Smith broke out on the international stage in 2014 with their debut album, which included […]
Legendary Swedish singer Carola played to a large audience at Gröna Lund and showed once more why she has been a superstar of the Swedish music scene for decades. Carola of course had her breakthrough at the tender age of 16 back in 1983 winning Melodifestivalen, which means she has now entertained the Swedes for […]
German synth-pop legends Alphaville played at Gröna Lund and pulled a crowd consisting of both nostalgia buffs, who know their music from their youth in the 1980s, and the younger generation, who may have found them through the viral TikTok success of Forever Young. Alphaville has of course been a significant force in the new […]
One of Sweden’s most influential hip hop artists, Timbuktu, played a well-attended show at Gröna Lund, and we were there to capture the moments. Timbuktu, or Jason Diakité has released 10 solo albums and been awarded with multiple Grammis and P3 Guld awards. He is known for exploring themes of identity, social justice and multiculturalism […]
As the last days of summer wane, Stockholm, Sweden, is abuzz with excitement as it prepares for the highly anticipated Scandinavian International Fashion Week. Scheduled from August 31st to September 1st, this prestigious event is set to captivate fashion enthusiasts and industry insiders with a dazzling display of creativity, innovation, and style. Drawing talent from […]
Sweden and Norway share a 1,620-km border, the longest in Europe and in the two Scandinavian countries. The border runs through a gamut of landscapes from glaciers and fjords to steep cliffs and forests. Furthermore, both Nordic nations are part of the Schengen area of the European Union (EU) which means there are no passport or […]
Eleine is a Swedish symphonic metal band known for their powerful blend of dynamic sound, soaring vocals, crushing guitar riffs and symphonic arrangements. We were there, when they played at Gröna Lund. Fronted by the charismatic lead vocalist Madeleine Liljestam, Eleine‘s music explores many different themes like strength, darkness and resilience. The band’s discography includes […]
