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Swedish singer Linda Englund sees through the lies on excellent debut single ‘Ashamed’

Posted on 9 September 2020
https://soundcloud.com/lindaenglund/ashamed

Sultry singer-songwriter Linda Englund has just launched her first single ‘Ashamed‘.

Linda is based in Stockholm in Sweden and has been singing since she was a youngster and remembers fondly her musical classes and learning the ins and outs of the music game. Her inspirations are Christina Aguilera and Shania Twain just to name a few.

This is all about working out your crush and knowing that they will never change. They might say that they will but deep down, you just know that they won’t. You are wise enough now to see through the smoke and mirrors, your eyes are sharp and the brain is working overtime. You just know how this is going to end but you want to stay on the ride until it comes to an end.

Linda Englund from Sweden sings with such class here and is on a mission to succeed. ‘Ashamed‘ is a great start for this young singer and more music is expected soon from this huge talent. Her voice is so pure and beautiful.

Here is the music link here on Soundcloud.

Head through to the Facebook page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

The Beautiful Swedes rock in with awesome ‘Nothing Matters’

Posted on 22 August 2020

The Beautiful Swedes break in with their punchy new track called ‘Nothing Matters’.

The Beautiful Swedes is a retro-pop duo based in Sweden. Their music can be described as a new uplifting wind from the past with a contemporary flavor and a great belief in the future.

The duo got to know each other at the age of ten when they wrote their first song together and they have been playing music together since then. Over the years their adventures put them together with many bands and different artist-collaborations which led to extensive touring throughout Europe and the U.S. at famous venues all over the world.

The name comes from Swedish singer Albin Lee Meldau’s unofficial band name Band of Beautiful Swedes.

‘Nothing Matters’ is all about feeling down and that things are hopeless right now. Soon you will get over it however and find that positive light. The Beautiful Swedes impress on this effort and I love how the band flows, they are dynamite together and the catchy riffs makes me happy inside.

Stream here on Spotify to hear more.

Click here for the Facebook page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Swedish artist Afrancis dazzles on debut electro-pop song ”Lonely People”

Posted on 19 July 2020

Afrancis is a Swedish singer-songwriter who is here to stimulate our hearts with her new dazzling song ”Lonely People”.

There are random faces everywhere sometimes when you go out and can tend to forget all the names. It’s about feeling lonely and doing things to feel less lonely, things that are not always good for you, things that hurt you. This is such a thought-provoker and I feel the lyrics from the song and the meanings. Due to social media and the way the world has changed, we are all so lonely which is so sad.

With smooth vocals that get your back tingling, Afrancis produces a strong performance on ”Lonely People”.

In the video on YouTube, she meets a stranger who is receptive to her music, unlike the crowd already there. This is how life is sometimes, you have to find your tribe and be around them to stay strong in this doubt-filled world.

”Lonely People” explores a very interesting topic and we are treated to a dazzling performance from Afrancis. She is a fine singer who has put together a track that means so much inside and I can’t wait to see her play live and find out more about her.

Stream this new electronic marvel right here on this Spotify music page.

Watch this creative video on YouTube.

Find out more about this artist on her Facebook page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Swedish alt-pop artist Paperwing swoops in with stunning ”I See You”

Posted on 30 June 2020

Paperwing is a Swedish artist, composer and producer born Jenny Soovik. ”I See You” is a spectacular background of absolute magnificence. She sends a whirlwind of beautiful energy into our ears with this stunning new single. I feel like I’m in a movie while listening to Paperwing as her voice is incredible and the music sounds so timeless.

With fire in her bones, we are taken on a fight of a supremely talented alt-pop singer-songwriter who has such a memorizing aura about her that is peaceful and meaningful. Sweden’s Paperwing highly impressed on ”I See You” and is in top form through this soundtrack of 2020. I feel like I’m in the highest mountains with her guiding my every move.

With inspirations such as Björk and Robyn, you can feel these heavy influences in her deep music. This is a magic ride and will thrust this young artist into the waters of greatness in the not too distant future. The Gothenburg singer is headed to the very top.

Stream this track now on Spotify to get the full flow of this beauty.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Elin Bellander – Distant: An incredibly ambiguous yet meaningful pop hit

Posted on 4 March 2020

Pop mixed with elements of R&B is what the new single ‘’Distant’’ by Swedish artist Elin Bellander offers.

Throughout it’s up-beat, infectious and super catchy, it’s one of them that will be stuck in your head, but in a good way. Elin’s vocal range is insane, she has a voice that is so mesmerising to listen too, it’s unique and as the beat begins to pick up pace, the vocal range begins to hit the high notes spot on and it’s definitely impressive.

Pop music is known for being something that can boost your mood, letting the beat move you and having this connection with the lyrics. Distant gives it’s listeners that Pop feeling we all know and love. The lyrical approach reflects a past experience with a relationship, which is a  topic that many listeners would relate too and it screams girl power.

Every part from the instrumentals, the vocals and the overall sound is well thought out and it goes hand and hand with one another, it’s creative and one that needs to be listened too.

The up and coming artist has created a short track that shows huge potential for the future and we can’t wait to see what Elin Bellander is going to do next.

Check out Elin Bellander’s new single on soundcloud now!

Review by Karley Myall

Anything Any Good On The TV?

Posted on 24 November 2017

If pop has the ability to soften the testosterone growl and clichéd moves of rock, and the reciprocal gesture enables it to be imbued with a certain integrity and edge, then She Rex certainly fall into that pop-rock category. Some might argue that it is a sound born of compromise; I would argue that it is a sound born out of a perfect musical marriage, a complementary partnership that does some deft sonic balancing.

Televise by Swedish outfit She Rex is a fantastic delivery of a radio friendly, memorable hooks and catchy choruses but it is an outer coating which hides more poignant lyricism, one that they use to muse on some of the darker aspects of the modern world. It is the sound of a wonderfully deep rooted sense of emotion and passion wrapped in pop hooks and driving rock urges being tempered by infectious melody that you seem not to find in many contemporary artists in this field. It might seem like a simple meeting of musical worlds but rarely is it done this effortlessly.

Swedish Rap Artist Kevin Jazz Releases Solid Track “The Case”

Posted on 10 October 2017

It’s nice when music can delve into high fantasy and create world to explore. But when we face difficulties in our lives, sometimes escapism isn’t the right way. Sometimes we need to relate to each other and find common ground that helps us deal with what we’re feeling so that we may confront our situations. Such is the Case with…the Case, by Kevin Jazz. From the title alone, this song is about confronting a reality. That may not be something we enjoy doing, but music helps everyone deal with their problems in some shape or form and this song takes the honest route with this.

Kevin Jazz has a strong presence and when it comes to layering over himself, producer CorMill and mixer Tyler Nicolo know just how and when to lay down several vocal recordings at once to emphasize points and create tonal shifts that never verge on overdramatic, but remain effective. The beats are squeaky clean and the bass is booming. Rhymes are thematic and self-referential. This is a solid rap track no matter what angle you look at it from. If you find yourself wanting to feel some truths, this is the song for you. That’s simply the Case.

-Paul Weyer

NewWaves Release Their Cool And Catchy ‘In The Clouds’

Posted on 7 October 2017

NewWaves, with their vibrant energy, strong melodic phrases, and a rhythmic drive which is precisely on point,  are an alternative rock band from Sweden who have a captivating presence evident in their music along with a very distinctive sound. Right after the first few seconds of listening to the song you can immediately tell this should be a radio hit and a song that everyone will be singing and dancing to in live events. As the chorus of the song hits, it is very difficult to resist moving along to the groove, and its catchy melody is something which you will definitely find yourself singing or humming after first listening to the track.

One thing that is so striking about these guys is their ability to play with rhythm and use it creatively in their work, which gives their song structure a lot of drive and stylish sense of variation. This is not the only thing which makes them sound so authentic, though. “In The Clouds,”  with its strong rhythm and melody along with a very particular vocal tone colour and use of digital effects is definitely a song which captures NewWave’s cool energy and artistic vision, making them a band which you should keep an eye out for.

-Sarah Marie Bugeja

A&R Factory Present: Nightmen

Posted on 17 February 2017

Nightmen started out in late 2014 in Malmö, Sweden. The members are previously known for being part of acts such as Terrible Feelings, Yast and MF/MB/, however Nightmen is something completely different. Combining garage rock-poses and sugary sweet power pop,

In early 2015 the debut-EP ”Girl for You” was released by Rundgång Rekords. The music magazine Gaffa wrote the following,”Charmingly, vibrant garage rock with nods to the pop music of the 60’s”.

In 2016 Nightmen released their first LP,”Fifteen Minutes of Pain”, on Lövely Records. The music blog Hymn wrote:”You can’t be tough in all situations, the softer side of things needs to come forward as well. In the case of Nightmen the punk rock converge with the hook-laden power pop. You just can’t live without melodies”.

In august of 2016 Nightmen recorded their second LP ”Can’t Avoid Success” in AGM-studios together with Joakim Lindberg. With the rural countryside as a backdrop a softer album with even more powerful pop sensibility was made. However the attitude is very much intact and the leather jackets still fit perfectly.

Ahahahah (Oh No) is the first single from Nightmen’s second album ‘Can´t Avoid Success’. Combining garage rock-poses and sugary sweet power pop, Nightmen have made a name for themselves as one of the most interesting new rock bands to come out of Sweden.

A&R Factory Present: White Limo

Posted on 4 February 2017

Following the single Queen in October 2016 comes the brand new single Fixing Replacing. The track is a big but intimate rock anthem, with a groove that oozes of epic arena rock.

White Limo has been around since 2012, and with our luxury arena rock we’ ve managed to fill the void that is in the Rock-scene today. Influences from the Foo Fighters, Muse, Queens of the Stone Age and Biffy Clyro is heard clearly in our music. The debut album “Secret Sounds” was released in 2013. The album was praised in the press and took us around Sweden. The second album “Magic Formula” was released in February 2015 and that album was praised as well.

Magic Formula goes deeper into the polished arena rock and makes it clear that they have found there sound. They also started their own podcast ”White Limo Rocks Podcast” late 2016, and it has been an exiting thing for the band.

The band consist of 4 driven guys who wants nothing more than to put you in the limo and give you the ride of a lifetime. Manager for the band is the eminent Roger Östman, who has over 20 years in the music industry.

Nisse Lindberg – Lead Vocals, Guitar

Andy Larsson – Guitar, Choir

Oliver Gonzales – Bass

William Kjellgren – Drums & Cymbals