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About Me

Finnish handicraft - pop/rock band Paddington delivers music that is genuine. With listener-friendly melodies, dirty guitars and punchy analogue synthesizers, Paddington takes the listener on a journey from the retro 70s to the freshness of today, without sacrificing a distinguished sound and flavour.
Along with the mission to make music with a positive energy and an elevating spirit, Paddington wants also to reach its audience on deeper level. Through lyrics that deal with everday-life experiences, from the point of view of a Christian, the band wishes to give the listeners a glimpse of hope.
Paddington started in 1997, and has appeared at many European festivals in countries like Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Germany and Slovakia.
During the years Paddington has also done appearances on television. In 1998, a music video was produced for the Finnish Broadcasting company YLE. In the year of 2000 the band performed live in TV at the "Gospel Countdown" concert. In 2003 Paddington played live in studio at the talkshow Magnet, produced by YLE.
Check out the video from our studio sessions a while back!
"For the love of God" was recently played on the Build the church podcast. To check it out just click this link or go to www.buildthechurch.com!

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Member Since: 3/4/2007
Band Website: paddington.nu
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Quotes about the music:

Tim Aritt
Im a definite fan of your sound! Very original sound but with some 80's band influences shining through. The vocals and harmonies are very strong. If you guys ever make it to the States here in America, let me know where youll be playing and i'll be the first to buy a ticket.

*Saffron
I enjoy your infectious pop-rock tunes. Your music has great vibe & sweet energy! 'Surrender to Him' rocks my socks;) Keep up the nice work...

wat did u touch...
YO thanks for the add & WOW loving ur songs, am really loving the originality and of course the message =D

Music is the key
Wow, awesome christian rock. I love your sound. Be it the song For The Love Of God, Surrender To Him, Right In Front of Me or Morning Song. Keep up your talent... :)

Johannes HÃ¤ger
(vocals, bass)

Massi BjÃ¶rkgren
(drums, backing vocals)

Nicklas StorbjÃ¶rk
(synthesizers)

Petter NÃ¤se
(guitars)

Isabella HÃ¤ger-BjÃ¶rkgren
(backing vocals)

Lina HÃ¤ger
(backing vocals)

Influences: Abba, A.D., Audio Adrenaline, Boston, Bryan Adams, Cardigans, Coldplay, Downhere, EdinÃ…dahl, Jars Of Clay, Jesus Christ, Joey Tempest, John Elefante, Kansas, Kerry Livgren, Lenny Kravitz, Mutt Lange, Newsboys, Petra, Steve Walsh, Switchfoot, Toto, U2
Sounds Like: Abba, A.D., Audio Adrenaline, Boston, Bryan Adams, Cardigans, Coldplay, Downhere, EdinÃ…dahl, Jars Of Clay, Joey Tempest, John Elefante, Kansas, Kerry Livgren, Lenny Kravitz, Mutt Lange, Newsboys, Petra, Steve Walsh, Switchfoot, Toto, U2

Record Label: Media Inventor
Type of Label: Indie