Just got word of some pretty sad news, seems like one of the most nicest artists in the indie scene, Jens Lekman, unfortunately contracted the all too dreaded and excessively publicized H1N1 “swine flu” virus during his stay in South America. Apparently Jens felt really sick during his flight back over the Atlantic when he actually fainted, after which he was rushed to quarantine upon landing. Don’t threat guys, Jens is alright, just he won’t…
It’s just times like these that make me wish I was living in NY City. Yesterday, Jens Lekman, together with his fellow countryman, Frida Hyvonen, played an awesome set of songs down at Googie’s Lounge. Frida Hyvonen, a somewhat obscure name, even for Brooklyn’s underground indie scene, dazzled the over-crowded audience, most probably packed together to get to see Jens. From what I heard she was really, really good, with most songs coming from her…
Although he would be more at place in the glamorous times of the late ’50s, the eternal romantic [tag]Jens Lekman[/tag] is remarkably catchy and makes extraordinarily beautiful music. His irresistible charm radiates throughout his latest video “Sipping On The Sweet Nectar”, it feels like the whole world revolves around him, under his strict observation from up above. Sparrow like flout whistles, glamorous piano lines and Jens retro vibe and vocals provide a wonderful trip down…
I’ve fallen head over heels for Jens Lekman’s extraordinary music from the first song I’ve listened to, a few years back. My CD-player had the honor of spinning his 2005 debut, When I Said I Wanted to Be Your Dog, countless times and brought a lot of joy and inspiration in a lot of difficult moments in my life. Now his second record Night Falls Over Kortedala is fast approaching and as the fortunate fellow…
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