Lykke Li

Lykke Li (; born Li Lykke Timotej Svensson Zachrisson; born 18 March 1986 in
Ystad), is a Swedish singer-songwriter. Her music often blends elements of
pop, indie rock and electronic; various instruments can also be found in her
songs, including violins, synthesizers, tambourines, trumpets, saxophones and
cellos. Li possesses the vocal range of a soprano. Her debut album, ... read more

David Lynch covers Bob Dylan, collaborates with Lykke Li on new album The Big Dream

"A hybrid, modernized form of low-down blues."
Posted 3 June 3.25pm — Comment on this

New band of the day – Lowell (No 1,382)

Backed by a Scandinavian supergroup, this Canadian singer's soaring sound recalls the creepy glee of Lykke LiReading on mobile? Listen hereHometown: Toronto.The lineup: L...
Posted 29 October 2012 5.08pm — Comment on this

News Mixtape: July 2012 ft. Frank Ocean, Death Cab's Ben Gibbard, Peter Broderick, Lykke Li and more

Music news these days can be kind of impossible to keep up with. It seems to be this constant scream of information, unintelligible by the sheer speed that it shoots by a...
Posted 31 July 2012 10.20am — Comment on this

First Listen: Just Tell Me That You Want Me: A Tribute To Fleetwood Mac (album stream)

Fleetwood Mac's 1976, Rumours-era lineup featured John McVie, Christine McVie, Mick Fleetwood, Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham.Hear 17 Fleetwood Mac covers by ...
Posted 30 July 2012 3.20am — Comment on this

From Antwerp to Waterloo: the best of Belgium

Following our potted history of Belgian pop, our journey through the sounds of Europe continues as journalist Ben van Alboom introduces the acts currently making waves in...
Posted 3 July 2012 12.45pm — Comment on this

New music: Noonie Bao – Do You Still Care?

This Swedish singer recalls a slightly less melancholy Lykke LiAs any fool will tell you, pop is best when it's happy on the outside but sad on the inside. Being a Swede,...
Posted 4 June 2012 11.18am — Comment on this

The Great Escape: highlights of the Guardian's New Band of the Day gigs

For three nights at the Great Escape festival in Brighton - the biggest showcase of new bands in Europe - the Guardian hosted a New Band of the Day stage, curated by the ...
Posted 13 May 2012 11.43am — Comment on this

Lykke Li reveals new song 'Come Near' - listen

Swedish star premieres new track taken from Ingrid label compilation
Posted 2 May 2012 7.07am — Comment on this

Triggerfinger: "Faders Up 2: Live in Amsterdam" 05/21

Belgium's loudest rock powertrio Triggerfinger will release their third live album Faders Up 2: Live in Amsterdam on Excelsior on May 21. The songs were captured durin...
Posted 27 April 2012 11.10pm — Comment on this

Listen To This: Go Ahead And Get Some!

If you like Lykke Li, then we think you will dig Christine And The Queens!That's all that needs to be said. The music will enchant you itself!Listen to Narcissus Is Bac...
Posted 9 April 2012 6.50pm — Comment on this

New music: Andrew Wyatt – It Won't Let You Go

The Miike Snow singer's latest solo outing is a drunken waltz with a touch of schmaltz"Isn't there more to life than world tours, indie cred and empty pockets?" So ponder...
Posted 4 April 2012 12.04pm — Comment on this

New band of the day: Amanda Mair (No 1,225)

This Swedish 17-year-old crafts sublime Fleetwood Mac-tinged electro-pop. Think Stevie Nicks goes synthHometown: Stockholm.The lineup: Amanda Ulrika Magdalena Mair (vocal...
Posted 9 March 2012 9.00am — Comment on this

Meet the man behind those Fleet Foxes Sing … covers of Whitney Houston, Adele and Madonna

Robyn thought the Seattle beardies had been into Radio 1's Live Lounge to cover one of her pop songs - and who can blame her? The fake Fleet Foxes are fantasticFrom Radio...
Posted 11 February 2012 12.03am — Comment on this

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