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Episode Forty: Abba: My Heavenly Father not the Swedish Pop Group. with Marie Ek Lipanovska The conversation is Part One of a three part series on the transformation of her relationship with God from the Creator to her own very personal Dad. Abba, as Jesus calls him. Abba is Father in Aramaic, the language Jesus spoke.  We talked about meditation, unconditional love, Archangels Gabriel and Michael and 25 years of building a relationship with God through conversations in meditation, writing and art.  Marie Ek Lipanovska helps women become a good mother to themselves and to develop a deep and personal relationship to God. She does this through meditation, writing and art. She is a writer, illustrator, artist and meditation teacher and also the founder of Heal My Voice Sweden and a publisher of 13 books. You can learn more about Marie at the following links: https://www.facebook.com/marieeklipanovska/ https://www.instagram.com/marie.eklipanovska/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/marieeklipanovska/ https://www.youtube.com/@MarieEkLipanovska www.marieeklipanovska.se  www.sotnosen.se Andrea Hylen is the founder of The Incubator: An online coworking space for women creatives. https://andreahylen.com/the-incubator/ There is also a free creativity community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theincubatorcreativitycommunity Andrea is the author of Heal My Voice: An Evolutionary Woman's Journey and is the founder of Heal My Voice. https://www.amazon.com/Heal-My-Voice-Evolutionary-Journey-ebook/dp/B07FRDXTTN/ Author Page on Amazon: https://whttps://www.amazon.com/Andrea-Hylen/e/B002C1XZCU/ Website: http://www.andreahylen.com/ Link to Carving a New Path on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3p9mPdcncZ0Iju63v9mDYj?si=77c38a9a0a5a4ecf  Link to Carving a New Path Podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/carving-a-new-path-podcast/id1509862803 This podcast is filled with stories and tools and resources to help you reflect on the life you are living while opening to new possibilities. Most of us were raised in a society that encourages productivity and do, do, do. I started this podcast in 2020 which was the beginning of global events that encouraged us to take time to pause, make changes and heal, to ask questions and listen for the answers. Exploring change and carving new paths is an invitation to listen to your inner guidance. The conversations and guests on this podcast have listened to their inner voice and birthed new ways of being in the world.

Today, the Spotlight shines On in a much different way than usual, as I am turning the microphone over to guest host Miriam Boulos.Miriam has been a guest contributor to Bonus Tracks, the official blog of Spotlight On, since August 2023. Miriam publishes with us frequently, and her work has included interviews with and essays about a diverse array of artists like James Walsh of Starsailor, Chappell Roan, Fuera, Ella More, Chagall, and most recently PEPTALK. As an international contributor, MIriam consistently broadens our view and uncovers new voices for us. Even more importantly, she is shining the spotlight on gender inclusivity and other forms of diversity that we are very grateful for. It has been a privilege to share our platform with her.Miriam is joined in conversation for this episode by Swedish alt-pop artist Lucky Lo. This bit about the artist, quoted from her bio, gives a glimpse of what to expect in their talk: “Lucky Lo unites people through her music by shedding light on the dark side of existence and turning trauma into triumph.” As a mission statement, it's pretty strong.Enjoy MIriam Boulos's conversation with Lucky Lo.(all musical excerpts heard in the interview are taken from Lucky Lo's album The Big Feel) -- Dig DeeperVisit and learn more about Lucky Lo at luckylo.netLIsten to Lucky Lo's latest album, The Big Feel, released by TAMBOURHINOCEROS, on Bandcamp or your favorite steaming platformFollow Lucky Lo on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTubeFollow MIriam Boulos on Instagram-- • Did you enjoy this episode? Please share it with a friend! You can also rate Spotlight On ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. • Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of Spotlight On in your podcast app of choice. • Looking for more? Visit spotlightonpodcast.com for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Spotlight On email newsletter. You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Mastodon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, the Spotlight shines On in a much different way than usual, as I am turning the microphone over to guest host Miriam Boulos.Miriam has been a guest contributor to Bonus Tracks, the official blog of Spotlight On, since August 2023. Miriam publishes with us frequently, and her work has included interviews with and essays about a diverse array of artists like James Walsh of Starsailor, Chappell Roan, Fuera, Ella More, Chagall, and most recently PEPTALK. As an international contributor, MIriam consistently broadens our view and uncovers new voices for us. Even more importantly, she is shining the spotlight on gender inclusivity and other forms of diversity that we are very grateful for. It has been a privilege to share our platform with her.Miriam is joined in conversation for this episode by Swedish alt-pop artist Lucky Lo. This bit about the artist, quoted from her bio, gives a glimpse of what to expect in their talk: “Lucky Lo unites people through her music by shedding light on the dark side of existence and turning trauma into triumph.” As a mission statement, it's pretty strong.Enjoy MIriam Boulos's conversation with Lucky Lo.(all musical excerpts heard in the interview are taken from Lucky Lo's album The Big Feel) -- Dig DeeperVisit and learn more about Lucky Lo at luckylo.netLIsten to Lucky Lo's latest album, The Big Feel, released by TAMBOURHINOCEROS, on Bandcamp or your favorite steaming platformFollow Lucky Lo on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTubeFollow MIriam Boulos on Instagram-- • Did you enjoy this episode? Please share it with a friend! You can also rate Spotlight On ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. • Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of Spotlight On in your podcast app of choice. • Looking for more? Visit spotlightonpodcast.com for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Spotlight On email newsletter. You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Mastodon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oscar Stembridge, a 15-year-old singer-songwriter from Sweden, gives his listeners much more than a small dose of authenticity: he gives what he calls his “emotional truth.” He recently awed LA audiences in a sold out gig, and is ready to take on the world. Oscar's music carries themes of endless possibilities and coming-of-age optimism from his personal experiences. His music is an anthem for Generation  Z, a suspended cry of hope and disparity amid a larger global socio-political struggle. His original music echoes the concerns of his generation facing climate change, destruction of natural habitats both in the oceans and across seven continents, and the crisis brought about by wars and natural disasters.   Today we talk to him and paly a couple of his most popular songs . Also joining us is Brian Gregory who features Oscar in a documentary for Primitive Planet. Brian is an adventurer and award-winning director, editor, and writer. He wrote his first screenplay at age 12 and has gone on to write and direct numerous films. This summer, Brian won the Grand Jury award at the Oniros Film Awards in New York City for his short screenplay, “POP!” Brian is passionate about creating engaging and educational content that celebrates nature, culture, and human potential. With co-host Brody Levesque

Oscar Stembridge, a 15-year-old singer-songwriter from Sweden, gives his listeners much more than a small dose of authenticity: he gives what he calls his “emotional truth.” He recently awed LA audiences in a sold out gig, and is ready to take on the world. Oscar's music carries themes of endless possibilities and coming-of-age optimism from his personal experiences. His music is an anthem for Generation  Z, a suspended cry of hope and disparity amid a larger global socio-political struggle. His original music echoes the concerns of his generation facing climate change, destruction of natural habitats both in the oceans and across seven continents, and the crisis brought about by wars and natural disasters.   Today we talk to him and paly a couple of his most popular songs . Also joining us is Brian Gregory who features Oscar in a documentary for Primitive Planet. Brian is an adventurer and award-winning director, editor, and writer. He wrote his first screenplay at age 12 and has gone on to write and direct numerous films. This summer, Brian won the Grand Jury award at the Oniros Film Awards in New York City for his short screenplay, “POP!” Brian is passionate about creating engaging and educational content that celebrates nature, culture, and human potential. With co-host Brody Levesque

In this episode Petra Markgren Wangler, music journalist, documentary film director and TV producer, visits Elisabeth and Julia. Her introduction to Swedish pop music ranges from Swedish nature, melancholy, folk music and jazz to hit factories and Swedish tech companies. This helps to understand the unique sound that has made so many Swedish music artists and producers world famous. The conversation also touches on Petra's early years as a drummer in the optional and accessible Swedish music school. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sweden is the world's third-largest music exporter, just behind the US and the UK. Over the past decades, Sweden has been cultivating future songwriters, producers, musicians, and DJs. The so-called Swedish Music "Miracle" is the years between 1990-2003 when Swedish musicians made it firm on the US Billboard.The world is looking to Swedish songwriters and producers, for music that works well on mainstream radio, playlists, and pop charts. If the only Swedish band or musician you can name is ABBA, you have a surprise coming. Over the past several decades, Sweden has been quietly cultivating future songwriters, producers, musicians, and DJs—particularly in the realm of pop and electronic dance music.Sweden is a music machine. Almost all Swedes speak English as at least a second language. Combine that with the generous government support of after-school music programs, plus subsidies for professional music endeavors, and you have a booming Swedish music industry.Music videosThe Hep Stars Sunny Girl Bob Marley Gröna Lund, Stockholm, Sweden 1977ABBA WaterlooRoxette The LookEurope The Final Countdown Ace of Base The Sign Swedish House Mafia ft. John Martin - Don't You Worry Child Avicci Wake Me UpMax Martin Britney Spears Baby One More Time Support the showThank You for listening to A Swedish Fika. Subscribe to my monthly newsletterMy website, A Swedish FikaFor Support;Buy Me A Coffe shop, A Swedish Fika.PixelPia

Singer/songwriter/harpist TATYANA joins me to chat about her Spark and our shared obsession, ABBA Gold.  What makes a perfect pop song? How has a pop act like ABBA had such a lasting cultural impact on a massive international scale? TATYANA spoke to me about the effect ABBA's music has had on the way she thinks about songwriting, as well as its ability to draw even the most reluctant listener to the dance floor.  Links:ABBA GoldTATYANA   

In this episode of Vogue Scandinavia Sounds, music expert Doris Daga speaks to Miriam Bryant about her new record 'PS. I Hate You', film as a medium, her brand ambassadorship for Zalando, and the ability to find joy by yourself in a time of being alone.

In this episode of Vogue Scandinavia Sounds, music expert Doris Daga spoke to Tove Styrke about being inspired by the style of 1970s “dansband”, the famous peroxide blonde, the art of letting go, and the big mystery that is music.

Broadcaster John Offord chats to Jubël, a Swedish duo originating from Halmstad, Sweden about music and mental health as they do their part to destigmatise mental health issues by opening up about their own struggles. Jubël are made up of Sebastian Atas and Victor Sjöström of Tunisian-Italian descent. They are signed to Warner Music and are perhaps best known for their stunning new single, “Weekend Vibe.” The exotic pop-leaning track is only a small glimpse of what's to come from the eclectic pair, as they expand their signature sound to completely distinct and unfamiliar sonic realms. This episode is also available on YouTube as a video. See: https://youtu.be/nhQknOzr2ek --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/differentminds/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/differentminds/support

SUMMARY:Our guest on this episode of Songcraft is Rami Yacoub, one of the most influential Swedish songwriters and producers of the last two decades. He joins us in a few moments to talk about his career, from early Britney Spears classics such as “Baby One More Time,” to boy band hits such as One Direction's “What Makes U Beautiful,” to recent smashes such as Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande's double platinum chart topper “Rain on Me.”  PART ONE:Scott and Paul chat with Nashville-based songwriter Arlis Albritton (cuts by Jamey Johnson, Luke Bryan, and others) about the upcoming St. Augustine Songwriters Festival, which Arlis founded. PART TWO:The guys pay tribute to a few recently-departed music legends: The Rolling Stones' Charlie Watts, Don Everly, and the great Tom T. Hall, who was a guest on the 67th episode of Songcraft - a conversation that turned out to be his final interview. PART THREE:Our in-depth interview with hitmaker Rami Yacoub. ABOUT RAMI YACOUB:As a songwriter and producer, Rami Yacoub has been involved in some of the biggest pop hits of the last twenty years. Raised in Sweden by Palestinian parents, Rami's first massive international hit was Britney Spears' “Baby One More Time,” which he co-produced with Max Martin. He and Martin went on to score additional hits with Spears, including “Oops…I Did it Again,” “Stronger,” and “I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman.” Additionally, he wrote and produced The Backstreet Boys' Top 10 single “Shape of My Heart” and NSYNC's “It's Gonna Be Me,” which was the group's only single to reach #1 on the Billboard pop chart. After co-writing P!nk's “U + Ur Hand,” he found massive success writing and producing for One Direction, including the hit singles “What Makes U Beautiful,” “One Thing,” “Live While We're Young,” and “Kiss You.” Additional hits Rami has written include “Starships” and “Pound the Alarm” by Nicki Minaj, “One Last Time” by Ariana Grande, “Unstable” by Justin Bieber, and the double platinum #1 hit “Rain on Me” for Lady Gaga, which was one of more than half a dozen songs he co-wrote for her critically acclaimed Chromatica album in 2020. The long list of artists who've recorded Rami's songs includes Demi Lovato, Celine Dion, Carl Rae Jepson, 5 Seconds of Summer, Avicii, All Time Low, Selena Gomez, Jason DeRulo, and Madonna.  

7000apart is a Swedish-American music duo and couple. They make Swedish Pop music from Wisconsin and Sweden.

In this episode of Pop Music For Smart People we travel across the pond to a pop music mecca known as Sweden. Ever since Abba rose to global super stardom Sweden has been a breeding ground for pop music production and artists. Over the years Sweden has produced many world renowned artists, producers and DJs including Robyn, Eagle Eye Cherry, Avicii, Miike Snow, Zara Larsson and Alesso just to name a few. This week I am featuring four Swedish artists that I can't get enough of recently! They are Miss Li, Tove Styrke and The House of Albatroz made up of the brother and sister duo, Little Sis Nora and Aronchupa. All of these artists are making their mark on pop music in very unique ways so lets listen to some music and find out why Swedish pop stands on it's own, including songs such as Complicated (Miss Li), Sway (Tove Styrke) and FUN (Little Sis Nora and Aronchupa). If you like the show and would like to show us some love and support please go buy me a virtual slice of pizza on buymeacoffee.com/PMFSP. If you would like to show support on a regular basis you can also sign up for one of the three support membership levels which each come with added show benefits and perks. Any support is greatly appreciated and thank you to everyone listening to and sharing the show, it honestly means the world to me to have you as a listener. Lastly Happy Birthday to my amazing husband Nicholas Opp who does all the episode intros for the podcast and is the most supportive partner!! Muah!! go checkout his wall mural and custom art business called NOmurals and get yourself a one of a kind mural or art piece done by him!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pmfsp/message

In this episode of Pop Music For Smart People we travel across the pond to a pop music mecca known as Sweden. Ever since Abba rose to global super stardom Sweden has been a breeding ground for pop music production and artists. Over the years Sweden has produced many world renowned artists, producers and DJs including Robyn, Eagle Eye Cherry, Avicii, Miike Snow, Zara Larsson and Alesso just to name a few. This week I am featuring four Swedish artists that I can't get enough of recently! They are Miss Li, Tove Styrke and The House of Albatroz made up of the brother and sister duo, Little Sis Nora and Aronchupa. All of these artists are making their mark on pop music in very unique ways so lets listen to some music and find out why Swedish pop stands on it's own, including songs such as Complicated (Miss Li), Sway (Tove Styrke) and FUN (Little Sis Nora and Aronchupa). If you like the show and would like to show us some love and support please go buy me a virtual slice of pizza on buymeacoffee.com/PMFSP. If you would like to show support on a regular basis you can also sign up for one of the three support membership levels which each come with added show benefits and perks. Any support is greatly appreciated and thank you to everyone listening to and sharing the show, it honestly means the world to me to have you as a listener. Lastly Happy Birthday to my amazing husband Nicholas Opp who does all the episode intros for the podcast and is the most supportive partner!! Muah!! go checkout his wall mural and custom art business called NOmurals and get yourself a one of a kind mural or art piece done by him!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pmfsp/message

On our third episode, we paired Swedish Pop singer and songwriter Zara Larsson with Dr. Carrie N. Baker, an American lawyer and Professor at Smith College, to discuss the vastly (over)complicated world of contraception. What were some of the earlier forms of contraception? Why is there not a widely-used contraceptive pill for men? Will Zara Larsson grow to enjoy TikTok? Let's find out. "V Wanna Know" was created and is hosted by Mathias Rosenzweig. The show is produced and edited by Ryan Killian Krause. This is a V Magazine podcast, powered by Yoox. (Zara Larsson's latest album Poster Girl is available now)

7000apart is a Swedish-American music duo and couple. They make Swedish Pop music from Wisconsin and Sweden.

After a winning streak of iconique guests, Andy and Drew sit down this episode with nothing but a bottle of bubbles and one of the world's biggest pop acts... ever. If you've been to a wedding, experienced a road trip or watched a film starring Meryl Streep, Julie Walters and Christine Baranski, you've probably heard an ABBA song. If you've enjoyed a £2.50 triple gin and tonic at Thompson's on Canal Street in Manchester, you definitely have.If so, you'll know it's fabulous, you'll know it's joy, but have you acknowledged the slightly unsettling melancholy you feel behind the camp ecstasy?Sitting in the Venn diagram centre betwixt the Beatles, Robyn and Steps, ABBA practically invented the concept of a sad banger, and Voulez-Vous catches them at the tail end of their imperial phase, smashing out bangers which can be very much sad. Join us as we dive in.A huge thank you to Anthony Garvin, who helped out so much with this episode and engineered our vocals for it at Forbes Street Studios in Sydney, part of Universal Music Australia. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe so you don't miss future episodes, and follow us at @auralfixationpodcast, @with.all.drew.respect and @andrewdoyouthinkyouare.

Angelica Ranåsen and Jacob Fagerstål are the Swedish pop duo Juno Francis. They teamed up in Berlin a couple of years ago to work on their vision of psychedelic 60s and 80s pop.

With one ship lost, the Captain Morren must track down a space hulk to reunite the dynasty. We broadcast on Twitch on most Saturday nights at 7 PM CDT. Follow us at https://twitch.tv/guildhallpodcast More episodes are available at http://the-guildhall.net Join us on Discord to get involved or join a campaign. https://discord.gg/xsqDmc4

With one ship lost, the Captain Morren must track down a space hulk to reunite the dynasty. We broadcast on Twitch on most Saturday nights at 7 PM CDT. Follow us at https://twitch.tv/guildhallpodcast More episodes are available at http://the-guildhall.net Join us on Discord to get involved or join a campaign. https://discord.gg/xsqDmc4

With one ship lost, the Captain Morren must track down a space hulk to reunite the dynasty. We broadcast on Twitch on most Saturday nights at 7 PM CDT. Follow us at https://twitch.tv/guildhallpodcast More episodes are available at http://the-guildhall.net Join us on Discord to get involved or join a campaign. https://discord.gg/xsqDmc4

With one ship lost, the Captain Morren must track down a space hulk to reunite the dynasty. We broadcast on Twitch on most Saturday nights at 7 PM CDT. Follow us at https://twitch.tv/guildhallpodcast More episodes are available at http://the-guildhall.net Join us on Discord to get involved or join a campaign. https://discord.gg/xsqDmc4

[Episodio 125] El pop sueco y mundial está de luto tras el fallecimiento de una de las mayores voces del género de las décadas de los ochenta y noventa, Marie Fredriksson. La vocalista de Roxette terminó su larga batalla contra el cáncer. Tenía 61 años. La locutora y periodista argentina Vero Carelli recuerda uno de los últimos conciertos de la agrupación en Argentina que se llevó a cabo en el estadio Luna Park en 2012. Support the show.

Ulf Gunnar Ekberg (born 6 December 1970), also known as Buddha, is a Swedish singer-songwriter, musician, businessman and television and film producer, best known as a founding member of the pop group Ace of Base, along with siblings Jonas Berggren, Linn Berggren and Jenny Berggren.

In this week's episode, Erin and Nicole explore the troubling past of one member of the 90's Swedish Pop band Ace of Base, as well as a not so far fetched conspiracy theory that the whole ensemble was a Neo-Nazi group. I saw the sign. And it was a swastika.

At long last, ABBA. Adam Grosswirth joins us to discuss three of the group's classic songs, plus unlikely Swedish museums and the naughtiest things you can scream out a window. Our intro is by David Gregory Byrne, and our outro is by Madonna. Want to request a song, buy a birthday chart reading, or just say hello? Email us (talkaboutsongs@gmail.com), tweet us (@TalkSongs), or Facebook us (facebook.com/mastas.podcast). Want to get bonus content and vote in ranking episodes? Become a patron at patreon.com/mastas. Special Guest: Adam Grosswirth.

Well it seems the Canadian Geeks have hit a scheduling snag leaving them unable to convene for their normal beer drinking recording sessions. Fortunately they did have one episode hidden in the "vault", an episode that wasn't actually supposed to see the light of day. This episode is now yours! Disclaimer #1 - This episode was recorded way, WAY back on a hot summer day in July 2018. So some of the conversation within deals with events that are now in the history books (Rock n Pod Expo, etc.). Disclaimer #2 - This recording session was also plagued with "sound quality" issues. The recording was cleaned up as much as possible but still remains below our usual personal standards. This was the reason we had originally decided to not air this particular episode. After extensive conversations and a number of listens, we feel that the music is more important than the sub-par sound quality of our babbling. Disclaimer #3 - This recording was the third one tackled on the same day so we are REALLY intoxicated! You have been warned, LOL. Grab some beers and join us for "The Meister's Battleship". A drunken musical spin on the old Milton Bradley game. Wallygator randomly calls out battleship coordinates from the Meister's extensive music collection. The Meister then has to play a song from whatever album Wally has blindly selected. The results? Some of the most ahhh interesting music ever played on the show, Canadian Metal, Swedish Pop, Los Angeles Sleaze, Horror Metal, Chris Gaines and many more.

Another week, another episode! This week we are joined by Amanda King, Marisa Llamas and Steindór Jónsson who treated us to some brilliantly funny and at times utterly terrifying Improv. In this episode we discover that Steindór's bicycle repairman has a rather outlandish connection to the Swedish Pop group, Ace of Base, Julia's frustration with her regular DHL man inspired the creation of the world's first Charades Fight Club and there may be more than one reference to the grafting of human skin and body parts - it gets weird.This episode is brought to you by Bear Radio and the Berlin Tea Company, with support from the kindpeople of Noize Fabrik and Hindenburg.If you'd like to see our guests in action you can catch them at various shows at Comedy Café Berlin as part of their house teams:https://comedycafeberlin.com/. Don't miss The BOSS podcast with Steindór and Trevor Silverstein recorded live every Thursday at 11pm at Comedy Café Berlin or find it at bearradio.org

With one ship lost, the Captain Morren must track down a space hulk to reunite the dynasty.

The most modern artist we've covered, but we think you'll agree that they fit in. Join us as we discuss this most mysterious yet incredibly charming synth songstress.

With one ship lost, the Captain Morren must track down a space hulk to reunite the dynasty.

With one ship lost, the Captain Morren must track down a space hulk to reunite the dynasty.

With one ship lost, the Captain Morren must track down a space hulk to reunite the dynasty.

With one ship lost, the Captain Morren must track down a space hulk to reunite the dynasty.

Episode 16 of Art Of Touring was recorded at the Bendigo Hotel in Collingwood on Friday the 3rd of August. Siz Dog sat down with the members of Swedish Pop Factory! Art Of Touring is brought to you by Biff Tannen's Pleasure Paradise Hotel and Casino!

We go about as offbeat as we've ever gone this week and discuss an album written entirely in gibberish. Guaranteed to make hu gvarpa gu schtep qwinn glorp gorble schtack fengin hungin huveppa grappa dip.

And now, a conversation and sing-a-long with First Aid Kit!It's been just about six years since First Aid Kit knocked me out with the duo's performance at the Tiny Desk. The two Swedish sisters, Klara and Johanna Söderberg, make remarkable, American country-flavored music. Their latest songs can be found on their album Ruins. That record includes performances by Wilco percussionist Glenn Kotche and former R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck, and it was produced by Tucker Martine, known for his work with The Decemberists, My Morning Jacket, Spoon and many others.In this conversation, the two sisters talk about working with Tucker Martine in Portland, Ore. and how his participation helped broaden and empower their sound.But what was so much fun about this guest DJ show were the Swedish songs they brought in and the sing-a-long that seemed to spontaneously happen for every tune they played.

Swedish popstar Robyn's had a long career -- from her debut marketed as the Scandinavian version of Christina Aguilera, Robyn had to forge a brand new path no other pop singer-songwriter has managed before in order to gain control of her sound.In this exclusive VICE Meets interview from the archives, Gianna Toboni sat down at the Bowery Hotel wine room to chat with Robyn about her inspirations, influences, and what the future might hold. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Almost since the release of her first single, "Younger," at the ripe age of 23 in 2013, Gambian-Swedish singer Seinabo Sey has been hailed as a pop sensation. She went on to win the Swedish Grammy for Best Newcomer in 2014 and, after the release of her debut LP, "Pretend," last year, for Best Pop Song in February. Her performance at the Grammys, compared in the European press to Beyonce's SuperBowl show, involved bringing 200 black women on stage to stare silently at the audience while she sang.Sey's powerful, soulful delivery betrays the complicated uncertainty that lies beneath the surface of her music. Sey came to the OPB studio to perform and to speak with State of Wonder's Aaron Scott. Highlights from their conversation are below.On her song "Pretend":"I feel sometimes that I know what I should think. I know reasonably how things should be, but it's hard to feel it and to really believe it. So, the song is about if the world would end tomorrow, you'd be alright with it and it wouldn't feel like a catastrophe. I feel like I'm always preparing for a catastrophe in my music, but I don't know if that's a good thing. I'm trying to teach myself how to take it easy, calm down and take each moment as it comes."On her performance of "Hard Times" at the Swedish Grammys:"I started googling magazine covers of Swedish magazines, and I realized that no one was black on the cover for a year. I got really pissed off one night on Instagram and started posting about that, because a lot of our business is about being nice to magazines because you want the press to cover you. I just flipped out and started calling them out."I felt the main argument in Sweden is 'we don't know who to put on the cover' or 'where are the black people?' I put 100 black women on the stage to show that we do exist and this is a fragment of us here. Take a [screen shot] and put it on your magazine."On the similarity between her Grammy performance and Beyonce's Super Bowl show:"I've been obsessed with Beyonce since I was 10 years old. Whatever Beyonce tells me to do, I will do. I did come up with the whole performance thing before she did it, but I don't care, because I feel like for her to take those steps and to be brave enough to do those things that I, as a teeny weeny artist from Sweden — for me it's not very brave, but for her and the whole machinery of her to do those things, I think is crazy. I'm totally looking forward to her new album and I hope she just flips the f--k out, so that everyone else can do that."

Jim and Greg kick off the Sound Opinions World Tour with a musical voyage to Sweden. DJ Stefan Wermelin is our guide through Swedish Pop history from ABBA to Robyn. And later in the show, Jim and Greg review the first album from Thom Yorke-led supergroup, Atoms for Peace.