If there's one thing the Swedes know how to do very well, it's to make catchy, vibrant, and consistently interesting pop songs. Many Swedish singers and bands have made it big in the United States, singing in English no less. Here are just a few examples of enjoyable pop songs from some fairly well-known (and/or up-and-coming) Swedish acts... 1) First Aid Kit ~ "Emmylou"
2) Suburban Kids With Biblical Names ~ "Rent A Wreck"
There are two things I hate about the music industry:
• That so many artists get lots of attention that they don't deserve.
• That so many artists don't get lots of attention who do deserve it.
It's that second group – the undiscovered or overlooked gems amid a sea of mediocrity – that I want to focus on here. I will concede, to begin with, that all music is extremely relative. What I love, you may hate. What you adore, I may despise. But this is my blog, and it's not my job to decide what you like, only to share with you what I like.
I should also mention, in case you miss the obvious, that I tend to enjoy listening to female singers more than males. Always have, probably always will. That being said, here are 10 of my favorite "gems", in no particular order...Enjoy!
