The consistently unpredictable Jens Lekman has announced a one-off performance at one of London’s more interesting (and worthwhile) festivals. Read & Shout, held in the lovely Nettlefold Hall above West Norwood Library, is a benefit concert organised to raise awareness of the widespread closure of libraries, both here in London, and accross the Nation.
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[Photos] Jens Lekman – The Green Building, Brooklyn NYC 09/12/10
Jens Lekman played The Green Building in Brooklyn last night. A highly intimate show that sold out in a staggering 7 minutes, our NYC based photographer Cory Smith was on hand to capture the magic in full.
Way Out West – Göteborg, Sweden 12-14 August 2010
Way Out West could be regarded as two, overlapping festivals. When the forest closes at midnight, it passes the musical torch to a number of clubs around the city centre. This divide between Way Out West and Stay Out West (the club gigs) are both the festival’s forté, and it’s biggest problem.
Jens Lekman – Union Chapel, London 03/08/10
“Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today in the presence of these witnesses to join you, the audience, and me, Jens Lekman”. Matrimonial vows aren’t a common feature of most gigs, but the Swedish indie-pop maestro’s devotion to his fanbase clearly goes further than most.
SOTD #110 // Jens Lekman: ‘The End Of The World Is Bigger Than Love’
A new song by Jens Lekman is a big event in our world – and ‘The End of the World Is Bigger Than Love’ is indeed a big song. While it’s archetypal Lekman through and through – there’s a very real and noticeable development from Night Falls Over Kortadela that hints at where the next record might go.
Au Revoir Simone – Night Light
Neon Indian, Jens Lekman, Dam Mantle and Aeroplane all show up to re-work last years ‘Still Night, Still Light’ – with mostly great results, says Gina Louise.
Joel Alme – Waiting For The Bells
Joel Alme has created an album with one foot firmly in the past; a record of warmth, heart and emotion. When it comes to Swedish crooners, Jens Lekman is no longer the only name on the list.
TLOBF Albums Of The Decade
It’s the last TLOBF feature of the year… The best, and must hear, albums since the noughties arrived – as chosen by TLOBF contributors. Enjoy.
Jens Lekman catches nasty Swine Flu virus
Mr Lekman has contracted the nasty “swine flu” virus. Hero of TLOBF caught the virus whilst out on tour in South America earlier this month. He’s currently recovering at home in Sweden.
Jens Lekman – ‘Two Thousand & Fine’ mixtape [Download]
“Hello my children, it’s your old friend Jens Lekman. I just thought i’d make you a little mix of some nice seductive toons” – if you only download one thing all week, make it the mix inside. Awesome summer scenes for all.
Air France – No Excuses [Video]
Marcus Söderlund is arguably one of the most in demand video directors in Swedish indie-dom at the moment. Having recently worked with Loney Dear he has also just wrapped up work on a short with Air France for their new single ‘No Excuses’.
Frida Hyvönen – Silence Is Wild
Possibly the only time Swedish songstress Frida Hyvönen’s songs will EVER be compared to the vast musical output of Hulk
Hogan. Adam Elmahdi takes a closer look at the sophomore from the former touring partner of Jens Lekman.
Jens Lekman confirms London date, Bon Iver supports!
Jens Lekman has now added a London date to his previously announced UK tour in May. Lekman will appear with his full backing band at Scala on May 20th. Support comes from Bon Iver.
Jens Lekman announces full band shows in May.
And there was much rejoicing. After Jens Lekman’s brief solo tour of the UK and Ireland in December last year, the Swedish crooner returns in May with his full band to play an eleven date tour.
