Tove Lo – Not On Drugs
Tove Lo was our number one tip at the start of the year and it’s gratifying that her last single Habits/Stay High was a hit in ten countries including the UK and US. Not On Drugs might be even bigger….
Emil & Caroline – No Swag
Emil & Caroline hail from Gothenburg and have been working with Christian Waltz. This is their second single and it’s a slow-burning, well-upholstered slab of orchestral trip-hop goodness.
Katohjärta – 100 år
Umeå’s thriving pop scene throws up another delight with this winsome, tune-heavy paean to broken hearts and cheating boys.
Mapei – Believe
Along with Seinabo Sey and Nicole Pilgrim, Mapei is leading the new wave of Swedish R&B. This is lovely.
First Aid Kit – Master Pretender (acoustic)
One of the highlights of the sisters’ most recent album, Stay Gold, just got even prettier….