Kategori: Chart Reflection
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Annie Lennox vs. Ash = Shining Light
The Swedish fashion retailer Lindex is appreciated for its use of music in commercials. Recently, Marina & The Diamonds got heavy TV support in one of Lindex commercials. This time, Annie Lennox is the soundtrack to the retailer’s latest “Fashion Report” with “Shining Light.” Released in March 2009, the track peaked at No.39 in the…
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Great Moments In Eurovision: France, 2008 by Guest Writer Will
In 2008, France brought us Sebastien Tellier, who brought us one of the greatest ever Eurovision songs, “Divine.” Sung mostly in English, Divine sparked controversy in France among politicians. Tellier was eventually allowed to compete but only after a partial French rewrite.
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Lykke Li to Be Featured on Glee
As we count down to the next Glee season, to commence on Apr.12, Popcrush reveals that Swedish singer Lykke Li will be covered. And she’s not in a bad company as songs from Céline Dion and Aretha Franklin will be on the show. Tina will perform Lykke Li’s “I Follow Rivers,” coincidentally produced by Björn…
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Rihanna Adds Another Date to Stockholm Visit
The countdown has already begun as Rihanna will host two concerts in Stockholm this November. Two dates are now penned, 1st and 2nd November. In addition, the singer also has a stop in Malmö (31/10).
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Magical Start for Eric Saade in Duesseldorf
According to leading news daily Aftonbladet, Eric Saade will be the eighth to perform in the semi final on May 12. This is the same starting number as Abba and Carola who both the ESC. Lots were drawn earlier this week, giving Saade this nice surprise.
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Welcome to Sweden, Ryan Adams
CHART REFLECTION. According to Billboard, will begin a 12-date European tour this June. He will open the tour in Stockholm on Jun.10, followed by stops throughout the Nordics and the rest of Europe. His biggest chart success in Sweden to date is the 2005 album Cold Roses which made it to No.8. Gold (2001) and…
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Rihanna Graces Vogue Cover Nude
According to Celebs, the famous photographer Annie Leibowitz has shot new images of Rihanna where the singer goes nude – nude color, that is. The April issue of Vogue is definitely highly anticipated. Rihanna recently tweeted “Just wrapped my first American Vogue cover shoot with Annie Liebovitz… Rah! #SEXY.” She later deleted the tweet as…
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Eric Saade Faces Strong Competition from Kati Wolf
Eric Saade might be “Popular” in Sweden, but he needs to watch out for Kati Wolf of Hungary. Check out “What About My Dreams,” via Belgovision.com and you will find Céline Dion’s distant sister. Sounding like a mix between “Alive” and “I Drove All Night,” Wolf has the energy and power to seduce the audience…
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Swedish CEO Takes Grey’s Anatomy with Storm
Swedish singer Eric Berglund’s solo project CEO was featured on Grey’s Anatomy the other week. His album White Magic spent a sole week on the Swedish album chart and the single “Come with Me” was a critics favorite upon its release in 2010. The WelcheMusic team still thinks the track deserves wider recognition.
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The Moniker At Risk of Getting Sued
No sooner had The Moniker qualified for the Melodifestivalen final than he got into a fight with his ex-manager Reginald Austin. According to Swedish news daily Expressen, the manager claims that he received no payment for his work.