28 Mar 2025
Music
Festivals Music News

The right song won – and here’s why!

The six-week long Melodifestivalen tour has come to its conclusion, and the Swedes have chosen KAJ to represent the country at Eurovision with their song Bara bada bastu. Many people are excited about the choice and what it means for Sweden in Eurovision, while others have been critical. Let’s consider a few of the reasons […]

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Melodifestivalen 2025! Heat 5 in Jönköping

We have already reached the last of the five preliminary heats of Melodifestivalen, in the run-up to the Grand Final that will be held in Stockholm on the 8th of March. This week the artists take to the stage in Jönköping and as usual, there are six songs competing for those two spots straight to […]

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It’s Melodifestivalen 2025! Heat 4 in Malmö

We are already in week 4 of the preliminary heats of Melodifestivalen, and this week the contestants are in Malmö, last year’s Eurovision host city. As you should know by now, the audience will vote to pick two entries going straight to the Grand Final of Sweden’s national Eurovision qualifications, plus one more for a […]

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Festivals Music News

It’s Melodifestivalen 2025! Heat 3 in Västerås

We have reached the half-way post in the preliminary heats of Melodifestivalen, and this week the contestants are in Västerås. Don’t expect Game of Thrones level drama, but rather harmless musical entertainment for your Saturday evening. Once again, the objective is to pick two entries going straight to the Grand Final of Sweden’s national Eurovision […]

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Festivals Music News

It’s Melodifestivalen 2025! – Heat 2 in Gothenburg

We have come to the second week of Melodifestivalen 2025, and the artists are in Gothenburg. As you should know, Melodifestivalen is the Swedish national qualification for Eurovision, and actually a bigger deal than Eurovision itself here in Sweden. There are a total of 30 artists and songs competing in five heats in the first […]

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Festivals Music News

Time for Melodifestivalen 2025! – Heat 1 in Luleå

It’s finally that time of the year again, Melfest season! As you will know by now, Melodifestivalen is a real institution of the Swedish music scene. It is the national qualification for Eurovision, but is actually bigger than Eurovision itself, at least here in Sweden. This year sees again five heats in the first round, […]

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Friday Playlist Music

YLC’s Best of Swedish POP 2024

It’s once again time to compile year-end lists, as 2024 is coming to an end. Just like previous years, we have put together a fabulous playlist filled with the best Swedish pop the year has brought our way. So have a listen, and maybe dance a little to celebrate the year in POP! We have […]

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Music News What's on: Stockholm

Christmas sing-along from Skansen

For the first time ever, Pernilla Wahlgren is hosting a special winter edition of Allsång på Skansen, transforming the popular summer sing-along into a festive Christmas celebration. The program, titled Jul – Allsång på Skansen, will be broadcast on December 23rd on SVT. Accompanied by the Allsång Orchestra , Wahlgren and guest artists will perform […]

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Aterciopelados Lights Up Stockholm: A Night of Passion and Music at Cirkus

On the evening of November 5 Stockholm’s Cirkus venue was transformed into a vibrant celebration of Latin American music and culture as Colombian rock icons Aterciopelados graced the stage. The atmosphere was electric, with fans pouring into the venue eager to witness the duo’s unique blend of rock, pop, and traditional Colombian rhythms. By the […]

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(Music) Nerding at Comic Con

Comic Con in always the place to be for all kinds of nerdy fun, from cosplay to comics, and from retro gaming to board games. But this year we had extra fun nerding over music! Comic Con Stockholm is currently being held twice a year, and the one in the dark time of year was […]

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