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Linn Willner reigns as pop supreme in her single, Throne.

Posted on 24 September 2021

Sweden-hailing singer-songwriter, Linn Willner, showed the world how empowering pop is done with her latest dark pop hit, Throne. With the empowering lyrics and the sharp hell-hath-no-fury vocals, Throne is just as visceral as HBO’s Game of Thrones, but it is so much more than an angsty provocative track.

Just as with the original Riot Grrrl bands in the 90s, you instantly get a sense that the inspiration came from a deep and intimate place rather than through some twee inclination to better the world, and it is all the more hard-hitting for it. If you have ever been in a place where you’ve cursed your naivety and bounced back with scathing vengeance, this song is for you regardless of usual sonic taste.

While most artists struggle to find their authentic voice in the blossoming stages of their career, Linn Willner found that expressive confidence and boldness right from the start. We can’t get enough of her emotion-driven dark pop. Once the world gets a glimpse of her untamed passion and polished sound, we’re pretty sure they won’t be able to look away either.

Check out Linn Willner on Spotify and Instagram.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Salty Kisses: Swedish singer-songwriter BAELI remembers that incredible ‘Taste’ she desires forever

Posted on 6 September 2021

After singing so sweetly and with much undeniable grace on ‘Both Of Us‘ from June this year, BAELI recalls those amazing memories that she wishes there was much more of with ‘Taste‘.

Linnéa Bäcklund aka BAELI, is a stunning indie-pop singer-songwriter from Boden, who now calls the West Coast of Sweden her cozy home. She is songwriter for Moonbase Music, and is also making beautiful waves due to her return to her own music career after a three year involuntary break.

This is the story of being in the moment as your mind takes you to a time when everything slowed up like you were in a movie, as your lips couldn’t get enough of that sweet connection. BAELI has a rare ability of making you feel like you are there with her – each lyrics is so descriptively created with a sensational vocal ability – that has your heart beating so much faster than before.

‘Taste‘ from the superb Swedish indie-pop singer-songwriter BAELI, is that fresh new single which has you in such a wonderful daydream, as you go back in your time machine memory and recall that moment you can’t ever forget. You felt a kiss that was so good that you got a second taste, and wonder why it seems so far away now.

Sung with a real class and undisputed elegance from a truly excellent artist, this is that alluring romantic single that puts you into a happy place of reflection, that seems so far away from whatever is going on in your life right now.

Hear this new kiss-filled release on Spotify and see more on her IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

I Am Who I Wanna Be: Sublime Swedish singer-songwriter Elviise is simply sensational on ‘Lucid Dream’

Posted on 11 August 2021

After dazzling us with the beautifully classy ‘Whispers In The Night‘, Elviise took time to meditate deeply and realized that she was indeed headed in the right direction even though it felt like she was going backwards, on her exquisitely heavenly creation that is her third single called ‘Lucid Dream‘.

Elvira Johansson aka Elviise, is a highly inspiring indie pop/rock artist who is based in beautiful Stockholm, Sweden. She make dreamy music that is so soothingly meaningful, as her honest message takes you to a place which is so relevant, and helps you to believe in yourself again.

”The lyrics tell the story how Elviise reality felt like a dream and for a long time, she didn’t know how to wake up from it. All the lies, the people who stabbed her back, the ones that left her to fight the battle alone. The process to keep trusting yourself and that you’re doing the right thing when everyone else is leaving.” ~ Elviise

Powered by the indie label Hearts In Horizon which she started with her supportive partner Robin Nordström during the start of this dreadful pandemic, Elviise has emerged from the darkness of her youth to really take charge of her destiny. You feel the ever-increasing strength that flows through her excellent vocals, to help others out there that have also suffered with low confidence and those feelings of wanting to harm yourself. It feels like she sings for more than herself, her piercing eyes are so honest and her gorgeous vocals only seek to uplift – as she floats majestically like a Queen over all the smoggy self-doubt – and to a much happier place in our hearts.

”When life brings such unreal events, experiences, injustices and you hope that someone will pinch you in the arm so you can wake up from the unreal dream. It’s only then, when you think that everything is hopeless, that you can experience the magical moment when you realize that you actually have the control to change your reality. Change mindset, change gears. Fight back.” ~ Elviise

‘Lucid Dream‘ from the wonderful Västerås, Sweden-born, Stockholm, Sweden-based indie pop/rock artist Elviise, is a truly remarkable single from a graceful artist who is headed towards her prime. With a calming piano-filled start which sets the scene just right, to the breathtaking build which feels like you are in a movie, this is a sumptuous effort that needs lots of love.

This is a fighting-through-the-struggles anthem that proves you can reach your goals if you try hard enough, and have the support of those who truly believe in you. Be who you want to be.

Hear this fine new single on her Spotify and see more visuals on her IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

She’s A Dreamer: Swedish act Quicker feel so alive when they are with her on ‘Ready Now’

Posted on 9 July 2021

With her sweetly struck smile and that glowing energy which has your wide-open eyes sparking like New Years Eve fireworks into the night-lit sky above, Quicker pull on our heartstrings just right to open up up our curious minds to what indeed is possible with ‘Ready Now‘.

Quicker is an easy listening rock/country group from peaceful Sweden. They make that happy-vibe music vibration that has you thinking the world can be a better place, as their sound is rather genuine and so fun to listen to.

”Music, Love and life. Quicker is a project taking their influences from AOR and Country, with songs and lyrics sprung from experiences in every day life.” – Quicker

With an enchanting voice that has you so relaxed and feeling great, everything seems to effortless for this wonderful music experience that has you so joyful and positive, after so much recent gloom and doom.

‘Ready Now‘ from the exciting Swedish indie-rock/country act Quicker, takes you to a place where you meet someone who seems to genuine and pure – your souls lock in tight like a seat-belt clicking and this could be it – as you gaze at each other and beam the biggest smile that is humanly possible. Sometimes you just know when you find that special soul, and it is usually in the last place you expect too.

Stream this flourishing new single on Spotify and see more news on the IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Young and Broke: Sweetly voiced Swedish singer Baeli remembers those exciting times when her heart fluttered on ‘Both Of Us’

Posted on 19 June 2021

Reminiscing about a highly memorable time when she was totally happy inside her blood-filled veins, Baeli recalls those amazing memories that she misses so much on ‘Both Of Us‘.

Linnéa Bäcklund aka Baeli, is a promising indie-pop singer-songwriter and music producer who is based in peaceful Sweden. She makes that delightful music that is such a sensational listen, and you feel so calm after embracing her natural soundscape.

Her stunning voice is so clear and fresh, each word is sung with such class and elegance wrapped inside it like a beautiful bow. You feel her beating heart opening up as she tells us this tragic story of a once-strong love, that has sadly vanished into the lost woods of life. This is a marvelous musician with so much to give, her breathless energy seems so effortless and so genuine in nature.

‘Both Of Us‘ from the emerging Swedish indie-pop singer-songwriter and music producer Baeli, shows us a past time when you fell in love like two cute little birds who flew into the sky together as one. Sadly it didn’t work out and now you are stuck in your nest wondering what went wrong, your mind ablaze with the picture of their smile so close to yours.

In life you know you need to move on but just can’t sometimes, your memories are still fresh and hope you can meet again to spark that fire deep inside you. The heart knows what it wants after all.

Stream this new song on Spotify and see more on her on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

The Lows And Highs: Swedish singer Jonathan Jaynes recovers after heartbreak on ‘Losing My Faith’

Posted on 15 May 2021

As his cracked heart beats a bit slower from being let down badly, Jonathan Jaynes expresses his pain of a relationship that went array on ‘Losing My Faith‘.

Jonathan Jaynes is a passionate indie dream-pop/tropical happy-sad singer-songwriter and music producer from the underrated Malmö, Sweden. He makes that deep type of dreamy experience — which opens your eyes to different parts of relationships — and helps to express the emotions that you are feeling.

”I wanted to shed a light on destructive relationships and how they can affect you. It starts out as beautiful and whimsical, but after a while it gets dark and broken. It’s hard to love, but if you look for the right kind you’ll find it.” – Jonathan Jaynes

Influenced by Kygo, Sia and Zak Abel, he is one of those quality young artists that you can’t help but like, as the sound is so peaceful and full of quality buzzing from each note. He sings with such grit and love, you can hear that this song is extremely person, as he feels like he needed an outlet to figure out what really happened.

‘Losing My Faith‘ from Swedish singer-songwriter Jonathan Jaynes, shows us a man who is really down after being so high in the sky. Sometimes you wonder what you did wrong for a relationship to end. The truth is, the whole time it was a lesson to make you stronger, for when you meet your true love down the winding road of the unexpected.

Hear this quality new single on Spotify and check out his IG for more.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Stop Playing Games: Swedish rock band Pressure open up the floodgates with ‘No One Can Hear You’

Posted on 8 May 2021

With a thudding beat that stomps the sweaty socks right off your busting boots, Pressure do what they do best on their new high voltage classic rock feeling of a single with ‘No One Can Hear You‘, that is taken off their latest album called ‘Path Of A Shadow‘.

Pressure is a full-paced three-piece Stockholm, Sweden-based melodic rock band, who certainly turn up the volume and keep it there the whole way through.

With vocalist Olof Jönsson, songwriter and lead guitarist Simon “Siirpo” Forsell fused together with the powerful Emil Salling, this is a strong team that bring the electric guitar-packed heat with every second, that actually leaves you quite breathless.

This is about asking your friend to stop playing games, as all their dreams will come true if they just buckle in and open up their eyes to what is quite easy to see.

‘No One Can Hear You’ from Stockholm, Sweden melodic rock band Pressure, is a soaring effort that has you in a flux of emotions as they perform with a ferocious velocity, that burns the doubt all off your tired body. This is a band that leaves it all on the line and bring back that classic sound, from the rock heyday of yesteryear.

Hear this new single on Spotify and see their IG for more new release news and stories.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Losing My Mind: SALT heads to the edge of reason on the excellent ‘Master Of None’

Posted on 3 May 2021
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With such an honest lyrical output that has you looking into the mirror to see if you are headed into the right direction, SALT returns to our willing ears with the superb new single called ‘Master Of None‘.

Sofia Mellander aka SALT is a fantastic Swedish indie pop/folk artist from Stockholm who is now based in London. She brings her honest sense of humor to the fore and uses music to educate others, as well and expressing her inner creativity that is flourishing before our very eyes.

”I write about sex, incels, feeling useless, and feeling incredible.” – SALT

As sings with such grace and thoughtfulness, her smart mind is mixed with contrasting emotions that is born from being stuck inside for too long. She feels like she knows a lot but its not paying fruit at this stage, when actually it will later down the line when the stars align.

Her vocal ability is so glorious and heart warming, each note sung with such an elegantly alluring style that makes you smile with a cheeky grin, as you feel so warm inside your curious soul and get lost into her truthful story of working out who she really wants to be in life.

‘Master Of None‘ from the sensationally courageous London-based Sweden-born solo pop/folk artist SALT, is a fascinating journey into her cozy room — as she shows us her inner emotions — which carefully asking for love and direction again. Here is a multi-talented woman with a clearly beautiful heart, who has made such a gem to hold onto here.

Hear this new single on her Soundcloud and support her journey on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Run Away: Top class Swedish band Ghost Nation lead us from the ‘Black Dogs’ of our mind

Posted on 29 April 2021

Bringing us a vitally important message about mental health that is often swept under the carpet, Ghost Nation show us unrivaled honesty about issues that have plagued the band in the past, as they perform with so much passion on their new song called ‘Black Dogs’.

Ghost Nation is a thriving two-piece alt rock/pop act from Stockholm, Sweden. They make that spiritually enlightening music that has your mind alert and gives you so much admiration for their stunning soundscape creativity.

”The black dog is that constant darkness that follows you and that you can’t get rid of.” – Ghost Nation

You feel the superb vocals that are entrenched into your mind, you hold onto the beat that washes over your body to cleanse away the self-doubt, the lyrics are striking and gives you a true warning.

‘Black Dogs’ from sensational Swedish duo Ghost Nation, is a message to not look back, as you run from the dark shadows and the barking of the mind, as you find your peace to figure out who you really are in life. Looking behind and getting bitten by the past isn’t helpful at all and leaves you with those deep scars.

Taking a breath and believing in yourself with good habits away from bad company and unhelpful vibes, will only make you smile and happier after all.

Stream this new single on Soundcloud and see their FB for more.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Close Your Eyes: Swedish producer Carrión drops spectacular tropical house summer hit ‘By My Side’

Posted on 28 April 2021

As the breathtaking beat marvels your mind like a skilled magicians illusion, Carrión hugs our healing heart with his soothing new single that will put a spring in your step called ‘By My Side’.

Alexander Carrión aka Carrión is a captivating Uppsala, Sweden-based indie music producer, who creates that spectacular tropical house music, which has you soaring high above the crisply formatted clouds, as you escape reality for a few minutes.

This is the message of having that deep love no matter what happened before, as your souls are connected so sweetly and nothing else matters. Your love for each other is more than you ever thought possible and the worlds are charged together as one, to reflect a beaming light that can’t ever be blocked out.

‘By My Side’ from Sweden’s terrific electronic producer Carrión, is a touching dance-filled journey of wanting that special soul right next to you. This is a peachy beat that tastes so good, as you wait for summer to come back so your tan and good times return, after the glumness of recent times. This is a song to hold onto, as you turn it up and wish for those incoming better days.

Stream this catchy new song on Spotify and see their story unfold via IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen