Sweden joins list of countries with proposed event cancellation fund
Sweden is the latest country to propose an event cancellation fund that will provide event organisers with a financial safety net during the ongoing pandemic affecting the music industry around the globe. The Swedish Government has proposed a budget of SEK 3 billion (equivalent to €294,906,000 or $352,335,900) to help cover the costs of cancelled events during the second half of the
Sweden plans to launch a digital coronavirus “vaccine passport” by summer
As many COVID-19 vaccines are getting approved and more and more people are being vaccinated throughout the European Union, the need to restore the travel, entertainment and hospitality sectors has also increased. In Sweden, the government is aiming to have a digital vaccine passport in place by June 1 and has also pledged to vaccinate all adults before the final weekend of
Marcus Cardello drops new release ‘Love Ain’t Like Frankenstein’: Listen
Marcus Cardello summons the ghouls of deep house in his newest release 'Love Ain't Like Frankenstein'. Swedish DJ/producer Marcus Cardello (real name Marcus Cardelöv) is a freshly emerging talent still riding the high after his debut release 'Girl' which has amassed 500,000 streams. As a jack of all trades, Cardello fully envelops his craft by writing his own music, creating his
Spotify could launch in Russia during 2nd quarter of 2020
Since Spotify launched in October 2008, it has been gradually expanding into new regions while becoming the most popular streaming service across the world, in numbers of paid and unpaid subscribers. Now we have learned that Spotify could potentially launch in a new country during the second quarter of 2020. The service is currently available in 79 countries across the globe
Swedish House Mafia hint towards A$AP Rocky collaboration titled ‘Frankenstein’
By now everyone has heard that A$AP Rocky has been detained in Sweden following assault claims from a street fight in Stockholm, although it has been stated that the American rapper was acting out of self-defense. Reports say that A$AP is currently being held in inhumane, "disease-ridden" conditions that aren't fit for humans which have since been denied by his lawyer Henrik Olsson
Swedish House Mafia unveil Stockholm art gallery exhibition
With just over two weeks remaining until the official return of Swedish House Mafia, the EDM supergroup are preparing for their trio of consecutive nights at Stockholm's Tele2 Arena by unveiling a new exhibit at Swedish venue, Fotografiska. The art collection, available to the public between 30th April and 5th May, is curated by creative talent Alexander Wessely, with an
Hovzter – Connection
18 year old Swedish DJ/Producer Hovzter may have been born and raised in Uddevalla, away from the big city, but he certainly knows what it takes to hit the masses. Real name Pontus Conrad Nilsson, Hovzter's early works have received great support, but his latest release is sure to be one of his best yet. Learning to produce by watching
Spotify reveals behind the scenes video regarding Avicii’s album release
In exactly 2 weeks from now, it'll already be a year since one of the best music talents that ever existed passed away. During this year, it's not been a single day that the music community hasn't missed Avicii and his incredible music. A massive amount of artists and fans from all kinds of music styles have continuously paid tribute to Avicii.
Dimitri Vangelis & Wyman – Penny
Many tracks are produced with an idea in mind that looks beyond the music, and with the intention of portraying a story or ideal that is valued by the producer. Often the story is related to broken relationships, heartaches, and predominantly negative experiences that bring about change. However, when a track is dedicated to a story of positivity, optimism, and
Thousands flock to Avicii memorial in Stockholm
Swedish DJ Tim Bergling (aka Avicii) has been honoured in a poignant memorial service in Stockholm, 7 months after his tragic death in Muscat, Oman. With the service paying tribute to the the 28-year-old's short life and his musical legacy, Bergling’s family invited thousands of his fans to a memorial service at the Hedvig Eleonora Church in Stockholm. Avicii’s father Klas
Wahlstedt – Happiness
It is a known fact that Sweden has a knack for providing the electronic dance music scene with the utmost finest music producers the industry has seen in recent times. Swedish House Mafia, Alesso, and without a doubt the late and legendary Avicii fits the bill. Needless to say, you get the picture. That said, the latest breed of young talented Swedes are
Breaking: Swedish House Mafia posters surface in Stockholm
Anticipation ahead of the upcoming Swedish House Mafia 2019 tour is at an all-time high, with fans eager for hints around where the trio are set to perform. The hints have been dropping all over the place, from mysterious Instagram stories to posters that surfaced in London in July. Adding even more fuel to the fire, a new batch of
Steve Angello delivers powerful speech during show in Malmö
Swedish superstar Steve Angello rocked a show in Malmö, Sweden in front of 28,000 starstruck fans. The show was special for many reasons, however one of the most awe inspiring is the fact Angello played for the largest audience the festival has seen at a staggering 28,000 people. 26,000 was the previous record held two days before Angello took the
Axwell & Ingrosso advertisement hints at a complete Swedish House Mafia revival
Ultra Music Festival's 20th anniversary served up some incredible moments, the most notable moment however saw the reunion of dance music's most notorious group Swedish House Mafia. The groups electric performance stunned Ultra's massive crowd leaving plenty with a plethora of emotions when it was announced the reunion was the trio's only surprise appearance with no future dates. Fast forward
Otto Knows & Avicii – Back Where I Belong turns 2 years old
When Otto Jettman and Tim Bergling first met they were young boys growing up in Sweden. Though they may have dreamed, there's not a chance they would have seen how their music careers would develop. The childhood friends worked their way into the music scene, becoming known as Otto Knows and Avicii. Their success as individuals came around similar periods,