[Quirky Pop] Recommended Swedish Artists: Singers and Bands to Watch
Sweden, a city of water with beautiful townscapes in harmony with nature.
Like Norway, it lies at a high latitude, and it’s so stunning that you can even see the aurora.
Let me introduce some wonderful artists born in Sweden!
Of course, there are world-famous artists beloved in Japan like ABBA and The Cardigans, but what’s also striking is how many songs make you think, “I’ve heard this in a commercial or on the radio!”
Let’s enjoy the catchy charm of Swedish music!
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[Quirky Pop] Recommended Swedish Artists: Notable Singers and Bands (21–30)
Million VoicesOtto Knows
A track released as a digital download in 2012 by Swedish DJ and producer Otto Jettman, known professionally as Otto Knows.
It reached No.
1 on the Polish charts and became his first track to achieve a hit across Europe.
butterflySMiLE.dk
A song released as a single in 1998 by Smile.
dk, a dance group with members from Sweden.
It became a hit in Japan and Hong Kong after being featured in the video game Dance Dance Revolution, and it also attracted attention in Europe and the United States.
[Unique Pop] Recommended Swedish Artists: Notable Singers and Bands (31–40)
PAST FOREVERAGNETHA FALTSKOG
A song featuring a gentle piano melody, written by New York songwriter Carole Bayer Sager and Swedish singer Jörgen Elofsson.
It is included on the Swedish artist Agnetha Fältskog’s 2012 album, A.
Nothing But LoveAxwell feat. Errol Reid
A track released by Axwell, the Swedish DJ and producer and former member of Swedish House Mafia.
It features vocals by Errol Reid.
The music video depicts the journey of a Christ-like character in the 21st century.
HeroesMåns Zelmerlöw
A cheerful pop track released as a digital download in 2015 by Swedish singer Måns Zelmerlöw.
It topped the charts in Austria, Belgium, Greece, Iceland, Sweden, and Switzerland, becoming a hit across Europe.
WhyBasshunter
A track by Basshunter, the Swedish Eurodance musician, producer, and DJ.
It is included on his third album, Bass Generation, released in 2009.
The album reached No.
2 on the charts in New Zealand.
LYCKABjörn Ulvaeus & Benny Andersson
The title track from the album released in 1970 by the folk-rock duo Björn Ulvaeus & Benny Andersson.
It’s a downtempo, piano-based orchestral number.
The title “Lycka” means “Happiness” in Swedish.