2 Aug 2026
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DENNY – Your not-so-average Swedish-Aussie pop star

A year ago I went to a Breaking Sound showcase at Hilma to support a band a friend of mine manages (shoutout to Louis Pax and Nu!). That night, as a bonus, I also saw DENNY, who had a natural live presence, good vibes and clearly some great pop tunes that she performed in acoustic […]

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The Warning deliver an electrifying set at Gröna Lund

The Warning brought their electrifying rock energy to Gröna Lund on a lovely summer evening, and we were of course there to witness it. All photos: Karen LundquistText: Nina Uddin Hailing from Monterrey, Mexico, The Warning began as a family affair as the sister trio Daniela, Paulina and Alejandra Villarreal started making noise at an […]

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Allsång på Skansen returns for a new summer season

As you might well know, Allsång på Skansen is one of Sweden’s most beloved summer traditions and a real cultural phenomenon that brings people together across gerations. More than just entertainment, the singalong tradition reflects positive values often associated with Swedish society, such as community, inclusiveness and appreciation of shared traditions. The eagerky awaited 2026 […]

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De La Soul providing the soundtrack to a great mood

Hip-hop has never been my genre of choice, but there was one exception back in the late 80s / early 90s: De La Soul. Their beats were warmer, the humour sharper, and the flow more playful than anything else I heard coming out of hip-hop. They sounded curious, inventive and most of all joyful. Seeing […]

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Sienna Spiro captivates with her voice and her presence

Rosendal Garden Party truly made a great booking bringing us one of Britain’s most exciting emerging artists, Sienna Spiro. She is on the cusp of her big breakthrough and she showed exactly why the music circles have been paying attention and singing her praises. The last festival day was already on its way to a […]

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Agnes commands the Rosendal stage like a veritable pop icon

On Rosendal Garden Party’s first day, Faithless may have been the ones ending the evening, but Agnes was the one pulling the biggest crowd. She took the stage with the confidence of an international superstar. Agnes has been on the Swedish pop scene since 2005, when she won the second season of Swedish Idol at […]

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Garbage at Gröna Lund: Thirty Years of Defiance, Power and Pure Rock ‘n’ Roll

Some concerts entertain. Others remind you why music matters in the first place. Garbage’s performance at Gröna Lund last night belonged firmly to the latter category. It was loud, rebellious, emotional and unapologetically political—a celebration of everything that has made Garbage one of the most distinctive bands of the last three decades. All photos Karen […]

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Empire of the Sun at Gröna Lund: A Dazzling Journey Into Another Universe

Gröna Lund was transformed into a kaleidoscope of colour, movement and energy as Australian electro-pop pioneers Empire of the Sun took to the stage as part of their Ask That God Tour 2026. More than a concert, the evening felt like stepping into an alternate dimension – one where music, mythology, fashion and spirituality merge […]

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Joakim Lundell takes the stage at Gröna Lund

Joakim Lundell is one of Sweden’s most well-known internet personalities, having built a career that spans everything from YouTube and television to music and film-making. He brought his energy to the big stage at Gröna Lund to the delight of his fans, and we were there to capture the moment. Over the years Joakim Lundell […]

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Hello Hi! Dolly Style brings their sparkle to Gröna Lund

The hardest-working group in Swedish pop, Dolly Style, brought their neon-colored glitter explosion of a concert once again to the big stage at Gröna Lund, to the delight of their many young fans. From the moment the colorgul pop phenomenon stepped onto the stage, the energy across the amusement park skyrocketed. Their young fans were […]

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