Sweden will be the latest European country to lift covid restrictions
Following the likes of Finland, Denmark, and Norway, the Prime Minister of Sweden Magdalena Andersson, the director-general of the Swedish Public Health Agency, Karin Tegmark Wisell, and minister of social affairs Lena Hallengren have collectively announced that the country will witness the upliftment of a majority of the covid restrictions starting from February 9th. This automatically serves as a piece of positive news
Sweden and Denmark to continue compensation for live events hurt by Covid-19
The governments of two Scandinavian countries, Sweden, and Denmark will continue to allow for financial compensation to organizers and entities of those who have had live events hurt by the Covid-19 pandemic. In February of 2021 Danish Minister for Culture, Joy Mogensen, proposed an extension of the compensation that was put in place in 2020 to provide assistance to event organizers through this
‘For A Better Day’ show to be held at Avicii Arena on Wednesday
In May of this year, the Ericsson Globe located in Stockholm, Sweden, rebranded itself as 'Avicii Arena', paying tribute to the late artist's hometown and the venue where he once headlined. In an effort to bring awareness to the importance of mental health the Avicii Arena will host its first-ever mental health awareness event in honor of Avicii. The tribute event is
Swedish House Mafia ‘Don’t You Worry Child’ named Tomorrowland’s best Swedish electronic dance anthem
As previously reported Tomorrowland One World Radio has been dedicating the past week to Sweden's phenomenal dance music. Special broadcasts giving an in-depth into the history and impact of dance music in the country. Fittingly titled ‘Made in Sweden’ has contained a week of stacked unmissable entertainment with it ending with a Top 100 countdown of Sweden's best electronic music. Being complied by fans votes, Swedish House Mafia's
Tomorrowland’s One World Radio explores history of Swedish dance music
This week, Tomorrowland's One World Radio has gone Swedish, and is exploring everything great about Sweden and electronic music with special broadcasts all week long which started on Monday as part of the 'Made in Sweden' week. Whether it's Swedish House Mafia, Eric Prydz, Alesso or many, many other favourite Swedish exports, there is certainly no denying that Swedish artists have
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