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Stockholm-based singer-songwriter Marlene Oak has released a new single called Come Home ahead of her upcoming EP. Growing up just outside Stockholm, Marlene Oak turned to music as her escape. In her teenage years she used to busk in Gamla Stan, and that is actually where she was first discovered by a passer-by. She has gone […]
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, […]
The Snösätra neighbourhood in Rågsved, Stockholm – a once dead industrial area – has been transformed into a graffiti paradise when the property owners gave permission for the grey dilapidated walls to be taken over by colourful graffiti that now not just brightens the day of anyone passing by but also attracts visitors to this […]
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 – […]
It’s high time to bring out the Christmas tunes, so we give you the latest edition of our ultimate Stockholm Christmas playlist with some pretty excellent Swedish artists who have all put their wonderful voices on some sweet Christmas tunes. This year’s Christmas playlist has to start off with YLC favorite Janice, who has come out with a soulful […]
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 […]
There are 1,000,000 led lights shining bright over the streets of Stockholm this year. Feel the holiday season’s spirit at the 40 different sites, among them streets and squares that have been decorated with Christmas motifs – all the way from Sergels torg, through Brunkebergs torg, to Norrbro, Kungsträdgården and more! The Christmas lights are […]
Planning party after party of yuletide celebrations this Christmas season in Stockholm for family and friends from different continents across the globe? Then nothing draws more oohs and aahs than serving each round of celebratory fare with yummylicious special occasion dishes whipped up during festivities reveled in various parts of the world. From Scandinavia to […]
Film Director Mary Harron visited the 29th edition of the Stockholm International Film Festival to present her film “Charlie Says” and to pick up the Stockholm Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her prolific career and contributions to the world of cinema. Your Living City didn’t miss the chance to talk to her on the red carpet […]
There’s always so much new music coming out every week, it may be difficult to find the gold nuggets among it all… But YLC to the rescue – we bring you a couple of unmissable tips from the Swedish releases for this New Music Friday. Our first tip is to have a listen to the […]
