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Dexys Midnight Runners Announce Malmö Concert for October 2026 - news image for article by Fredrik Engström
NEWS Reggae #Dexys Midnight Runners

Dexys Midnight Runners Announce Malmö Concert for October 2026

Legendary British group Dexys Midnight Runners to perform at Slagthusets Teater as part of their Swedish tour.

Fredrik Engström Dexys Midnight Runners (Press image)
NEWS Pop #Cher

Cher Turns 80: Six Decades at the Heart of Pop Culture

From her 1960s breakthrough with Sonny & Cher to Oscar, Grammy, and Emmy wins, Cher celebrates her 80th birthday with a storied career that spans music, film, and television.

Fredrik Engström
Icona Pop Announces New Album and Nordic Tour, With Stockholm Show in November - news image for article by Fredrik Engström
NEWS Pop #Icona Pop

Icona Pop Announces New Album and Nordic Tour, With Stockholm Show in November

Swedish pop duo Icona Pop prepares for the release of their new album 'RITUAL' and a major Nordic tour this autumn, including a stop at Berns in Stockholm.

Fredrik Engström Icona Pop (Press image)
Concert photo: Buika's Uppsala Debut: A Night of Musical Healing and Connection
REVIEW

Buika's Uppsala Debut: A Night of Musical Healing and Connection

Uppsala Konsert & Kongress, Uppsala Miguel Herranz Miguel Herranz
Announces 2026 Tour with New Music and Renowned Collaborators - news image for article by Fredrik Engström
NEWS Folk #Merit Hemmingson

Announces 2026 Tour with New Music and Renowned Collaborators

Swedish composer and organist Merit Hemmingson will embark on a highly anticipated 2026 tour, debuting new material and collaborating with distinguished musicians across selected venues in Sweden and Finland.

Fredrik Engström Johan Bergmark (Press image)
A Tribute to Peps Persson: Joddla med Siv Celebrates a Local Legend in Hässleholm - news image for article by Fredrik Engström
NEWS Jazz #Peps Persson

A Tribute to Peps Persson: Joddla med Siv Celebrates a Local Legend in Hässleholm

On December 19, Hässleholm hosts a special concert honoring Peps Persson, where local musicians, including Joddla med Siv, come together to pay tribute to the influential artist.

Fredrik Engström Johanna Bäck (Archive image)
NEWS Hip-hop #Markus Krunegård

Markus Krunegård Releases Album in Finnish Again

The Swedish singer-songwriter embraces his Finnish heritage with another Finnish-language album.

Mark Hansen
Avantgardet Set to Support Primal Scream for Swedish Concert Dates in June 2026 - news image for article by Fredrik Engström
NEWS Rock #Avantgardet

Avantgardet Set to Support Primal Scream for Swedish Concert Dates in June 2026

Indie band Avantgardet will join Primal Scream as the opening act for two concerts in Sweden, marking a significant collaboration on Gothenburg and Malmö stages.

Fredrik Engström Grant M Purdy (Press image)
Lowly Returns with New Single “Liminal Space” Ahead of Forthcoming Album - news image for article by Fredrik Engström
NEWS Pop #Lowly

Lowly Returns with New Single “Liminal Space” Ahead of Forthcoming Album

Danish indie band Lowly offers a glimpse into their next chapter with the release of their new single, “Liminal Space,” setting the tone for an anticipated autumn album release.

Fredrik Engström Herup Mørck (Press image)
Arvid Nero Embarks on Major Swedish Summer Tour in 2026 - news image for article by Fredrik Engström
NEWS Blues #Arvid Nero

Arvid Nero Embarks on Major Swedish Summer Tour in 2026

Following an eventful year of collaborations and new releases, Gothenburg singer-songwriter Arvid Nero gears up for an extensive summer tour across Sweden in 2026.

Fredrik Engström Leo Aadland (Press image)
Södra Norrlands Coast Country Cowboys Release New Single “Mellan Nashville och Norrland” - news image for article by Fredrik Engström
NEWS Country #Södra Norrlands Coast Country Cowboys

Södra Norrlands Coast Country Cowboys Release New Single “Mellan Nashville och Norrland”

The Swedish country band Södra Norrlands Coast Country Cowboys bridge rural life in Norrland with Americana influences in their new single, which serves as the title track for their latest album and coincides with prestigious award nominations.

Fredrik Engström Södra Norrlands Coast Country Cowboys (Press image)
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Chaos, Expensive Jeans and a Lot of E – An Interview with Sylvie’s Head - interview image
Interview Rock

Chaos, Expensive Jeans and a Lot of E – An Interview with Sylvie’s Head

May 15, 2026
Fredrik EngströmHenke Luhr (Press image)
Concert photo: David Ritschard at Gröna Lund: Stories, Southern Suburbs, and Community Singing
REVIEW

David Ritschard at Gröna Lund: Stories, Southern Suburbs, and Community Singing

Gröna Lund, Stockholm Ingela Ulmestedt Ingela Ulmestedt
Concert photo: Roc Boyz Unleash Nordic Chaos at Gröna Lund: Concert Review, May 14, 2026
REVIEW

Roc Boyz Unleash Nordic Chaos at Gröna Lund: Concert Review, May 14, 2026

Gröna Lund, Stockholm Leon Bäck Johanna Bäck
Concert photo: Bass Wizardry and Rhythmic Play: Mohini Dey’s Dazzling Night at Slaktkyrkan
REVIEW

Bass Wizardry and Rhythmic Play: Mohini Dey’s Dazzling Night at Slaktkyrkan

Slaktkyrkan, Stockholm Miguel Herranz Miguel Herranz
Concert photo: Marcus & Martinus Light Up Avicii Arena With Pop Spectacle and Teenage Frenzy
REVIEW

Marcus & Martinus Light Up Avicii Arena With Pop Spectacle and Teenage Frenzy

Avicii Arena, Stockholm Anna Svensson Petri Niskanen (Archive image)
Concert photo: Medina Ignite Gröna Lund with Unmatched Energy and Audience Connection
REVIEW

Medina Ignite Gröna Lund with Unmatched Energy and Audience Connection

Gröna Lund, Stockholm Ingela Ulmestedt Sergio Marroquin