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Sweden-based fairy folk artist extraordinaire Alba James sends us something rather special on ‘Tired’

Posted on 2 June 2022

After showing us where the stars are on her gorgeous single from late 2021 called ‘Moonchild‘, Alba James truly wonders if she was actually happy before on her irresistible new single, ‘Tired‘.

Alba James is a Sweden-based French indie-folk singer-songwriter who makes the kind of caring music that shall warm your soul.

”I believe in fairies and find that there are never enough backing vocals in a song. When I grow up I want to live in a treehouse and play the ukulele all day.” ~ Alba James

Blessing our awaiting ears with another wonderfully authentic song that shows us her true beauty, Alba James reflects the feeling of the current world with another stunning effort that is certainly made from the heart. There is so much kindness and true love in this superb creation, that will put you into such a meditative mood of wonder.

‘Tired‘ from Sweden-based France-born indie-folk singer-songwriter Alba James is one of the most exquisite singles you might ever hear. She sings from the core and this is a message that wonders if she was actually in a cheerful state before, as she feels let down by someone who she thought wouldn’t disappoint as they did.

With her sweet vocals, this kind-hearted soul is so incredible on this reflective single, that might have you gazing outside and wondering if you will ever find that special human who completely delights your imagination forever.

Listen to this incredible single on Spotify and see more of her kind energy on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Swedish pop act Laptop Singers leads us away from any contaminated rays of doom with, ‘Time for a change’ (feat. Chris Con)

Posted on 28 May 2022

Bringing us a song about taking steps in a positive direction and with a clear mind, Laptop Singers urge us to awaken our lungs as we look above to those frolicking birds and take in a deep breath with, ‘Time for a change‘ (feat. Chris Con).

Formally known as Smile, Laptop Singers is a Gothenburg, Sweden-born indie-pop brother duo who makes that harmonious music that has your ears alive with excitement.

”The two brothers have had a number of different music projects throughout the years, but for the last couple of years, they focus solely on their group Laptop Singers. Having one foot in traditional songwriting and the other foot in contemporary pop music, they strive to create strong and beautiful melodies paired with relevant and meaningful lyrics.” ~ Laptop Singers

After many years of being in various projects away from creating together, Laptop Singers show their renewed connection with a simply elegant effort to wash away all your worries into the ocean.

‘Time for a change‘ (feat. Chris Con) from Gothenburg, Sweden-born indie-pop brother duo Laptop Singers show us that being in a self-dreamed jail is not the way to free your soul. This is the call to break free and to see something new, as time goes rather quickly and shall sap your strength away if you let it take your heart’s innocence.

With an elevated mindset, this is a single to play loud when you need to move on, to a new town that shall revitalise your whole perspective.

Hear this lovely single on Soundcloud and see more on the IG page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Green Suburban senses from deep within that the time for a cleansing resurrection is now as he calls for ‘Rain Down’

Posted on 8 May 2022

As he gazes up and prays for that all-important water to wash away all of our sins and stop these pointless wars, Green Suburban asks for action to happen from above before it’s all in vain with, ‘Rain Down‘.

Green Suburban is a Stockholm, Sweden-based indie-rock project that has been carefully created by the local underground singer-songwriter, Isak Skoglund.

”After spending most of his teenage years playing the guitar for other artists and also being a guitarist in the psychedelic rock band Blakk Fungus, Green Suburban is Isak’s outlet of exploring creativity in his own songwriting.” ~ Green Suburban

Bringing us a comforting blend of inspiring melodies that has your abdomen feeling a bit warmer than before, Green Suburban has helped us believe again and with such peaceful vocals to enjoy, this is a single that has clearly been made with unpretentious vibrancy we can all support.

‘Rain Down‘ from Stockholm, Sweden-based indie-rock artist Green Suburban shows us a world that is clean and away from any bad energy that can sap its inhabitants of that much-needed strength. With hope fading away quicker than a beautiful sunset, this is that shining glimmer of believing that everything happens for a reason and that things will get better soon. They have to right?

Life can veer you off the tracks but if you never give up, you will surely find your way despite the wild adventure to get there.

Listen up to this new single on Spotify and see the IG music page for more.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Built Together: Swedish pop act Laptop Singers wonder how the dream faded on ‘Where the Hell Did Our Love Go?’ (feat. Christine Corless)

Posted on 1 December 2021

With a crisp vocal daydream that recollects when there was so much sunshine and the house was being built, Laptop Singers show us into the open curtains to the love that has sadly left their formally warm hearts on ‘Where the Hell Did Our Love Go?‘ (feat. Christine Corless).

Laptop Singers is a Swedish-based indie-pop act that just seems to get better and better as they make that sticky sweet music that you just want to gauge heartily inside.

”Originating from Gothenburg on the west coast of Sweden, Per and Lars Andersson have made music since their early teenage years and released music under a number of different names — among them Revolver, Combo Digital och Smile.” ~ Laptop Singers

Featuring the fantastic Nashville-based singer Christine Corless, Laptop Singers are at their best with a tranquil performance that has you in a trance of meditation. There is a calming display with tears too, that shows you how the perfect love can, unfortunately, vanish into the wind like a lost leaf with no home.

‘Where the Hell Did Our Love Go?‘ (feat. Christine Corless) from the Swedish pop duo, Laptop Singers is a lost love-filled presentation that has your heart feeling so empty and wishing that your soulmate was still next to you, as you finished up the perfect cosy home you both once envisioned while holding hands intimately. Sometimes life doesn’t make sense, and you have to move on and realize that this was a lesson to teach you for your next romance.

Hear this fine new single on Soundcloud and see more news via the IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Weather The Storm: Swedish singer-songwriter Ann Winsborn kindly shows us the right ‘Way To Go’

Posted on 29 November 2021

Written and produced by Dominic Bugatti and Gunnar Nordén, Ann Winsborn leads us into a warmer place that is far away from the cold climates of grief with ‘Way To Go‘.

Ann Winsborn is a much-loved Malmo, Sweden-based indie folk/pop singer-songwriter who has been making music for almost 20 years and keeps on evolving fantastically.

Ann Winsborn is absolutely spellbinding on one of the kindest tracks you will hear in 2021. She sings with such a pure love on a sweet story all about helping out a lost soul – and features a catchy production – that will have you feeling so much calmer than before.

‘Way To Go‘ is such a peaceful song from an authentically kind human. She shows love for those who are misplaced and need a gentle face to help them feel much better, in a world that can freeze you to death if you aren’t too careful. Being lost is a scary feeling and with her gorgeous voice and genuine characteristics, this is a song for anyone who needs to find their inner compass again.

Hear this lovely new single on Spotify and see more of her moves on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Keep Your Cool: Gothenburg-based soul artist Otson reminds us to look up and enjoy the ‘Sunshine’

Posted on 16 November 2021

With a bluesy ambience radiating through the clouds above our mindset to bring a much clearer perspective to proceedings, Otson shows us that by keeping that temperature just right you can achieve anything you set your heart to with ‘Sunshine‘.

Otson is the alias of the Gothenburg, Sweden-based indie-soul/blues musician and mightily skilled music producer Otto Nilsson.

We feel so welcomed by a really talented musician who projects his positive message to the world, which is intertwined into your thrilling consciousness. The lyrics are so well written and the melodies catch you feeling so much more positive than before – which is only a blessing in this wind-filled world – that can shake you around like a rollercoaster at any moment.

‘Sunshine‘ from the energetically proficient Gothenburg, Sweden-based indie-soul solo artist and music producer Otson, is that ravishing ray of fresh air that comes in after a long stormy and unfulfilling year. He sings with such a likeable style and has you thinking that anything is actually possible, despite what happened before in the past.

This is one of those truly absorbing tracks – that has your happy heart warmed by all the heat – which your healing body just needs to capture before the rains come down again.

Hear this top new single on Spotify and see more moves on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Those Peaceful Travels: Magnus Josefsson is authentically introspective on ‘Jimmy’s House’

Posted on 14 November 2021

After concluding that it was time to drop his debut album after many years of deep thoughtful planning, Magnus Josefsson used all the experience gained from previous mixtapes with his lead single that will have you jumping for joy on ‘Jimmy’s House‘.

Magnus Josefsson is a brilliant Vienna, Austria and Fröseke, Sweden-based dreamy instrumental solo artist and music producer.

There is so much to lather in splendidly here from a kind soul who is ready to get his music out to the world, as he projects wonderous soundscapes of a higher echelon than most of us mere mortals can even fathom. The musicianship is so tight you might need a cold glass of water to calm down, as there is so much to take in here. From the catchy riffs to the mind-bending soulful ambience, this is just excellent the whole way through.

‘Jimmy’s House‘ from the highly efficient Vienna and Fröseke-based top-notch instrumental solo artist and music producer Magnus Josefsson, is such a calming single which seems to crystalize in your psyche and take you to places you can only see in your dreams. Each second has been made with such love and ultimate affection, from an artist who takes you on a fascinating journey to a new world of love.

Hear this lovely new single on Soundcloud and check out the IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Said I’m Sorry: Exceptional Swedish singer Matilda wishes they would come home on the outstanding ‘Love and Lust’

Posted on 17 October 2021

Releasing a much-awaited track that was made three years ago in LA, Matilda is quite delightfully gorgeous on a striking single which will have you dancing along with the ‘Love and Lust‘.

Matilda Jonsson aka Matilda, is a Stockholm, Sweden-based, indie Pop singer-songwriter and former Berklee College of Music student who was based in Los Angeles, California.

This is such a stunning single from a sugar-tipped vocalist who seems to sing with so much beautiful freedom, as she tells us the relatable story about a romantic time that was so bright but has since faded. Disappointing things happened to end the love and there is so much regret-filled emotions, that sweeps you off your feet and takes you to a highly reflective state of mind.

‘Love and Lust‘ from the scintillating Swedish sensation Matilda, is such a glorious effort from a truly talented artist who feels like she has had some rather bad luck in this music industry. You feel the passionate embrace in her breath-filled lungs as he urges her former lover to come back to make things right, as the splendid beat takes you to a place you remember so intently. The difference between love and lust really is night and day, however sometimes you only realize this when its all over.

Hear this lovely new creation on Spotify and see her journey on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

So Much Love: Stockholm’s The Mermaids desire that all-night vibe with ‘Miami Lucid’

Posted on 15 October 2021

After the huge underground success of their sensual debut single ‘L’auntre‘, The Mermaids return stylishly with their dazzle-the-eyes new single called ‘Miami Lucid‘.

The Mermaids is a classy Stockholm, Sweden-based indie Electro-Pop duo. They marvelously mix in RnB and Hip-Hop treats for us to nourish hungrily on, to sensationally bring our whole body to be in tune with their excellently crafted vibration.

”It’s dark and it’s shimmery, and it will wash you ashore right where you belong – in the warm place that exists right outside of everything in your life that doesn’t matter. You don’t have to be an accountant you know. You can be whatever you want.” ~ The Mermaids

‘Miami Lucid‘ from the fast-rising Stockholm, Sweden-based indie Electro-Pop act The Mermaids, is a synthwave-dream that will want you to chase that feeling that you ultimately desire. The night is still young and you have seen the apple to your eye that you want to be delicious with, as you bad-boy your way to feeling alight. Made with a party atmosphere that will seduce your thoughts to find someone actually worthwhile to be with until the sun rises – this is a fine effort from a tremendous outfit – who are on a mission for that world domination.

Stream this top new track on Spotify.

See more news via their IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Every Night I Come To You: Fabulously genuine French folk singer-songwriter Alba James heads to the stars on the beautifully authentic ‘Moonchild’

Posted on 4 October 2021

As she links hands with her true love and beams a smile so delightful you will never forget its undeniable elegance, Alba James lovingly looks up to see the sparkling sky above that can guide us to those special places we surely need to visit on ‘Moonchild‘.

Alba James is a France-born, Sweden-based indie folk artist with a sweet heart and an exquisite voice that will help you heal from all the worries in the world.

”Here, between the endless forests and the silent snow falling, I write songs with my ukulele and my tiny heart.” ~ Alba James

With a crisply kind and dreamy fairy-like ambiance nostalgically echoing from all corners, there is so much to love here from the wonderful Alba James. She leads us onto the right path and organically tells us the story about taking a step back, to let the incredible universe show you the way. Letting those remarkable constellations take you to places you only dreamed of before, is the only way to truly find that inner peace after all.

‘Moonchild‘ from the Sweden-based indie folk solo singer-songwriter Alba James, is an angelic gem sent to help us heal from all the toxic air around so that we may breathe properly again. She sings with a deliciously pure blend of succulent edibles for us to nibble on gently, whilst we are taking a stroll into nature again. This is that perfectly-timed calming type of music vibration we all needed, after feeling so anxious lately from all the worlds events.

The universe can be so simple and majestically beautiful, if you just let your mind wonder.

Hear this gorgeously wrapped single on Spotify and see her peaceful life on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen