Trigger '09 / Peace & Love in Borlange |
Hey hey,Swedish Music Information Centre will be participating in the Trigger Conference during Peace & Love i Borlange. Between the 25th and the 27th of June you can meet us at the Swedish Music Info...
Posted by on Tue, 16 Jun 2009 01:40:00 GMT |
The dynamic trio is back |
Peter Bjorn and John are back, and they've got a phenomenal set of songs with them! Pre-listen to the new album "Living Thing" on MySpace now. myspace.com/peterbjornandjohn
Posted by on Tue, 24 Mar 2009 01:46:00 GMT |
Songlines Music Awards |
All friends of folk & world music should head over to the Songlines website to cast a vote for the inaugural Songlines Music Awards. Designed to recognise outstanding talent in world music and run in ...
Posted by on Tue, 27 Jan 2009 01:46:00 GMT |
Lifetime Achievement Award and the Government's Music Export Prize 2008 |
Robert von Bahr, founder of the record label BIS, was awarded the Swedish governments Lifetime Achievement Award at a ceremony in Stockholm on December 17. At the same time, the nominations for the G...
Posted by on Thu, 18 Dec 2008 02:20:00 GMT |
Swedish acts confirmed for EuroSonic 2009 |
Nine Swedish acts have been chosen to play EuroSonic, the annual European music conference and showcase festival. Sweden will be represented by Baskery, Billy the Vision and the Dancers, Firefox AK, F...
Posted by on Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:16:00 GMT |
The Hives & Cyndi Lauper in a christmas duel |
Swedish rock heroes The Hives have teamed up with Cyndi Lauper to record "the best holiday song this side of White Christmas". The single will be available for free download via the band's website www...
Posted by on Thu, 27 Nov 2008 05:57:00 GMT |
Josefine Lindstrand awarded |
On November 25, Josefine Lindstrand won the Jazz in Sweden award for 2009. Besides her solo projects Josefine has been busy working on international projects, including collaborations with British pia...
Posted by on Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:47:00 GMT |
The Knife goes opera |
The Knife are apparently working on an opera together with Danish group Hotel Pro Forma. The opera, called "Tomorrow in a year", will be based on the works of Charles Darwin. The Knife ...
Posted by on Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:36:00 GMT |
New jury for the Polar Music Prize |
A new jury for the Polar Music Prize has been appointed. The jury now consists of:
Alfons Karabuda, chairmanAnders Anderson, representing the Anderson family (founders of the award)Lars Anderson...
Posted by on Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:21:00 GMT |
Award, new album and name change for Loney, Dear |
Swedish indie-folk artist Loney, Dear (also known as Emil Svanängen) recently won the Swedish award "Guitarpeople's Prize". He also finished recording his new album, Dear John, which will be released ...
Posted by on Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:57:00 GMT |
