Scandinavian pop on an Olympian scale

Finnish pop icon Jenni Vartiainen is currently on a huge summer tour of her country, and she’s just released a brand-new single to wow the crowds with. Featuring Etta, Viimeinen Pisara is a string-laden, synth-fuelled tune with a chorus so catchy, that if you’re not a native you’ll be craving a better grip of the Finnish language so as to be able to sing along. Already envying all those adoring audiences that will be getting to see it performed live all summer.

Swedish artist XOV is out with an electrifying new song as his latest single. How Does It Feel starts off with a bang – introducing us to a throbbing electro production that commands attention while evoking fond musical memories of both Donna Summer and New Order. Those final 30 seconds are particularly special when every element of the track seems to ascend even higher.

Icelandic pop gent Daniel Oliver is out with a sun-kissed summer soundtrack for us to soak up. Titled Holiday, he sings of his need to pause all thoughts and get away. Relatable, right? His shopping list of rest requirements in the lyrics is paired with a chilled-out, blissed-up pop production – that makes it sound like he’s just arrived at his destination. It’s a whole vibe that will have you pining for your next vacation.

Swedish popstar LIAMOO has enjoyed a nicely packed release schedule since competing in the Melodifestivalen final in March with Dragon. He’s put out the dance track Love On Repeat with Lucas Estrada, as well as the rock reckoning Flame with Smash Into Pieces. Now he’s out with a tune of his own – and he’s doing it for all of Sweden. Hjärtan is the official song for Sweden’s participation in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, and he’s cheering the athletes on with a suitably anthemic, beat-driven bop with plenty of – as the title suggests – heart!

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