Lykke Li: BeatCrave Fav

Surely you have heard (or read) about Sweden’s latest sensation before today—Lykke Li. She’s young, attractive, and has the ability to carry any tune because she is just that cool! Early in 2008, Peter BJorn and John, helped Li release her debut album, Youth Novels (but I like to refer to it as her masterpiece). Her songs are filled with lyrics of love, loneliness, and frustration, all written to touch the soul. Her mixture of instruments, from the piano to the saxophone, all go together in perfect harmony; even her song “Complaint Department,” which is more of a techno song, is tolerable because the lyrics and her voice keep it from being too much.

It should come as no surprise that Li is just as good (if not better) live. The first time I saw Li, her hair was pulled back and she wore all black and ripped nylons. On stage, she carried herself with much confidence; wildly beating the drums and dancing. That night I left the Glass House unsatisfied—I wanted more. Thus, fellow reader, it is time that we honor Lykke Li by naming her one of our favorites. She deserves it for giving us great music to listen to.

Pick of the Day : Lykke Li

Type: Pop/Indie Rock/Electronic

Discography:

• Youth Novels (2008)

Videos:

“Little Bit”

“I’m Good, I’m Gone” Acoustic

“Tonight” Acoustic

Photographs:

Upcoming Shows:

05/29 Los Angeles, California @ The Masonic Lodge (sold out)
06/01 NY, New York @ Highline Ballroom
06/06 Stockholm, Sweden @ Dramaten
08/01 Montreal, Canada @ Osheaga Music and Arts Festival
08/02 New Jersey @ All Points West
08/06 Milwaukee, Wisconsin @ Pabst Theater
08/08 Chicago, Illinois @ Lollapalooza Festival
08/09 Toronto, Canada @ Sound Academy

More Information:

• Official Lykke Li Website
• Official Likke Li Myspace

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