I am newly addicted to Swedish pop music. Except that this time it’s in Swedish. And no, I don’t speak Swedish. (Save for “hej”!) I blame Linda Sundblad. Her songs are like musical crack. Basically, you’re high on something from the Continue reading
Orchestral and dream-poppy is a delightful combination in another great Swedish group called Sambassadeur, formed in 2003. Originally from Gothenburg, the four piece band recalls some French influence from Serge Gainsbourg (in more than just their name), combined with the Continue reading
Rhyme et Reason’s love for Swedish pop music knows no bounds. Seriously, almost every song/artist we’ve been obsessing these past few years was made in Sverige. We’re not convinced there isn’t something in the water over (and up) Continue reading
Eternal Rhyme et Reason favorite Lana Del Rey covered Bobby Vinton’s “Blue Velvet” for a David Lynch -inspired advert for Swedish über retailer H&M. It’s as dark and dreamy as any of her own material. Check it out below: Continue reading
Swedish company Kanon Organic Vodka recently celebrated Midsummer with a blowout party. Mark (The Cobrasnake) Hunter snapped photos of the bash which can be found over on Facebook! Above is Australian model (by way of Bosnia and Herzegovina) Andrej Pejic, whom Continue reading