3 May 2024
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Introducing Remington Maxwell

Remington Maxwell is an American artist currently based in Stockholm. She has recently released her first single Cotton Candy, which introduces us to her great sound – so we wanted to hear more about her background. Remington grew up in a creative household, her mother being a visual artist and makeup artist, and father a […]

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YLC’s New Music Picks

  It’s once again time to bring out some fresh new Swedish music to grace your playlists, so here are a few of our picks from recent releases we think you should check out. So have a listen and get to know these artists. Let’s start off with the newly founded Stockholm pop group Edora, […]

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Smith & Thell @ Bar Brooklyn

Our favorite folk pop duo Smith & Thell ended their Swedish tour with an emotional gig at Bar Brooklyn in Stockholm, and of course we were there. Maria Jane Smith and Victor Thell have been churning out one perfectly crafted folk pop tune after another since their Hippie Van that came out in 2014 – […]

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Janice brought Pure Emotion to Fasching

Music is at its best when it comes from the heart and Janice is one of those artists who has really poured her emotions into her music. The settings at legendary Stockholm jazz club Fasching really amplified all those feelings even further. The audience was able to get very close, so things were about as […]

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Jasmine Kara on getting things done and staying positive

One of our favorite people all categories, Jasmine Kara was in town so we met up at the Culture House for a little chat. Jasmine Kara finally has some new music out, so we obviously wanted to hear what her single Smile is all about. Jasmine explains it is basically how she sees everyday life. […]

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The Best Thing you’re gonna hear today – Maria Hazell

Remember Stockholm singer and songwriter Maria Hazell, who we interviewed some time ago? Well, she’s got new music out and her Best Thing has been on repeat here! And what’s more, we got to see her play it live at her release party!   Since that interview, Maria has been the opening act for Justin Bieber […]

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YLC’s Eurovision 2018 picks

Eurovision Song Contest 2018 is upon us and us fans of the extravaganza turn our eyes towards Portugal, first for the two semifinals on the 8th and 10th of May, and then the Grand Final on the 12th. Semifinal 1 is shaping to be the strongest we can remember, so unfortunately we will have to […]

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Ana Diaz in Concert at Kulturhuset

Ana Diaz wrote songs for the likes of Britney Spears and One Direction before staking out her own career as a bona fide pop star with her 2016 EPs Lyssna del 1 and Lyssna del 2. When she played a sold-out show at Kulturhuset in front of her home town crowd, we were of course […]

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In Pictures: Melodifestivalen After Party

Benjamin Ingrosso was crowned the winner of Melodifestivalen and he will get to represent Sweden at the Eurovision Song Contest in Lisbon. After the results were announced, Melodifestivalen stars and other celebrities headed to the after party, which went on to the wee hours of the morning. We bring you some photos from the red […]

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In Pictures: Melodifestivalen finalists

Ahead of the Grand Final, we have had the chance to hang around at the arena with Melodifestivalen stars during their rehearsals and press conferences. Here are a few pictures of the stars of the show, in the starting order of the final. Also – don’t forget to read our guide to the final with […]

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