 Anyone remotely interested in music can’t have missed that South by Southwest (in Austin, Texas, US) is taking place in a couple of weeks. Every year I’ve looked at the line-up and sighed, wanting to go to, since there are usually about a million great bands playing. This year they’ve got a bunch of great Swedish artists performing there, but also some less great. Here’s a list of the good ones: The Concretes – always cosy! Jens Lekman – best Swedish artist in the world! Lykke Li – best new Swedish female artist!
The LK – underrated and overlooked, and fantastic! Peter Moren – Peter from Peter, Bjorn and John. Not a big fan of PB&J but I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt. He’s produced some amazing music lately.
Robyn – everyone’s favourite Swedish electro artist! Shout Out Louds – everyone’s favourite Swedish quirky indie rockers! The Tough Alliance – everyone’s favourite Swedish electro duo! And these are the not so very good Swedish bands playing SXSW in 2008: Avatar – some metal … Graveyard – boring bluesy rock Ida Maria – not a fan Kristoffer Ragnstam – dull singer / songwriter Sabaton – hilarious old school heavy metal - listen to "Attero Dominatus" The Soundtrack of Our Lives – not my cup of tea Tiger Lou – he’s ok, just a bit boring /SLabels: SXSW |
