Lena Swanberg

Artist and songwriter Lena Swanberg released her debut album "The Art of Staying Young and Unhurt" (Playground/Diesel Music) produced by Göran Petersson (Brus & Knaster) in 2012. After touring and recording three albums collaborating with distinguished composer Ann-Sofi Söderqvist in her band ASJO, Lena is back as a solo artist. Lena Swanberg's new album released in May 2020, titled ”Sing Me the News”, revolves loosely around the concept of the different stages of a crisis, and the wish to make it through. As ever with Lena, the music contains a seamless combination of genres, held together by the
thread that is her voice, and her choice of notes and instrumentation. Her art pop contains elements
of jazz, blues, country, and orchestral landscapes. The album is characterized by a nuanced
musicality, and an exquisite sense of detail in the arrangements. Unlike a lot of today's popular
music, the music doesn't throw itself at the listener. Instead, you find yourself drawn into its unique
universe of playfulness and thoughtfulness, joy and sorrow, frustration and reconciliation. Stockholm based Lena Swanberg comes from Bollnäs in northern Sweden. At the age of six, she
started playing the violin, at her parents' initiative. However, in singing, Lena found her natural expression. Lena chose to release the new album on her own label, Lobjär Recordings. It's
been a long time coming, but you'll soon discover that it's been worth the wait.
Photo: Per Kristiansen