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He taught Bob Marley how to sing, refused to tour the world and turned down fame and fortune to live in a shack. Famously reclusive, he’s not an easy man to see live. This was a chance to redeem myself and experience a piece of reggae history. He came decked out in white, splashed with […]
We’ve all heard his cheesy slow dance songs and cringed at the ladies man crooning Hasselhoff style sans shirt. Yet when Tom Jones played Gröna Lund in June, curiosity got the better of me and I put my hand up to go. What ensued was THE most surprising 1.5 hours of vocal finesse that had […]
He’s the MC that Swedish grandparents have heard of. He’s also the guy that told Jimmie Åkesson to shove it. When Sweden’s most influential political musician Timbuktu plays at Gröna Lund, you sell your first-born to see him, says YLC’s Ting Yiu. I knew he was a big deal when middle-aged lunch lady types were […]
Stockholm is a vibrant music hotspot with plenty of music for every day of the week, and you really don’t need to spend a fortune if you want to enjoy music the way it’s meant to be experienced – LIVE!
Does your spring need hotting up? Don’t miss our guide to the best gigs and concerts in Stockholm in March! You’re welcome!
After making her name penning tunes for the likes of Icona Pop, Girls Aloud and Cher Lloyd, Stockholmer Tove Lo Nilsson is stepping into the limelight as a solo artist, with songs that she feels are simply too personal to give away to others. Tove Lo strength as a songwriter is based on carefully crafting […]
Swedish NONONO’s urban indie pop sounds are set to take the world by storm, says YLC’s Nina Uddin, kicking off a new YLC series on up-and-coming Swedish music. It all started in 2012, when producers Astma (Tobias Jimson) and Rocwell (Michel Flygare) were on the lookout for a vocalist to front their latest project, after ten years […]
If music is your thing the first month of the new year is packed with surprises right from the get-go, with both emerging acts and renowned international bands filling the calendar. Kraftwerk @ Pukkelpop 2009 – by Kristof Acke January Highlight: KRAFTWERK 21/22/23 January @ Cirkus A unique occasion to see the pioneering German electro-pop […]
Does your December need hotting up? Don’t miss our guide to the best concerts and festivals in Stockholm over the coming month! You’re welcome! Thur. 05/12 Cikatri$ @ Lilla Hotellbaren – Free entry. Punk act from France. Highly recommended to beat up the winter blues. Small Feet @ Sodra Teatern – Free entry. Swedish trio performing […]
