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Artist to watch: Lykke Li

Apr 28, 2008, 12:28 PM | by Leah Greenblatt

Categories: Music, Web/Tech

What is it about the Swedes? Their furniture is well-designed and affordable, their citizens are freakishly good-looking, and the pop music they consider mainstream — Robyn, Jens Lekman, Annie, and now Lykke Li — is approximately 9,579 times more innovative and entertaining than the average American radio jam.

Li, a hair-bunned, 22-year-old fashion-forward pixie (and former professional dancer), reminds us of a glitchier, darker Feist, a more organic Goldfrapp, or perhaps a less unicorns-and-headbands version of Bat for Lashes; the video below, in all its wacky, Kubrick-biting glory, is on heavy rotation at the EW offices this week. Watch it and tell us, PWers, if she is as gloriously weird-excellent as we think, or if we're just full of Swedish meatballs.

Gary Bowden Sat, Sep 13, 2008 at 04:23 PM EST

I wish artists like Lykke Li,Robyn and others were featured in EW like Jessica Simpson and her ilk are.Why not give them more exposure than those over-rated/somewhat talented ones get???

FNL Rocks Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 06:06 AM EST

Loved it! Video reminded me of Herbie Hancock in a way.

Gringo Tue, Apr 29, 2008 at 07:00 AM EST

I've been all about Lykke Li since last year...she's brilliant. Just like her friend Robyn. I can't believe it has taken three years for her "new" album to hit US shores. Do yourself a favour and go out and buy it today.

twinkle Mon, Apr 28, 2008 at 10:52 PM EST

love it... the more immediate comparison is stina nordenstam...

Jeff Mon, Apr 28, 2008 at 01:56 PM EST

this is weirdishly wondeful! I love it.... I will be buying the new Robyn CD tomorrow! I love Swenden and their Swedish meatballs.

bj Mon, Apr 28, 2008 at 12:13 PM EST

mmmm yeahhhhhh
FRAKING AWSOME

Snarf Mon, Apr 28, 2008 at 11:57 AM EST

Phenom! Pity it won't sail here in North America. Most people simply don't get intentional "cheese".

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