It may seem a bit unfair to group a whole array of artists together solely on the basis of their nationality, but in Sweden, there is a clear, definable style of pop music that is found nowhere else in the world. Although Sweden's most known musical export may be death metal (e.g. Dark Tranquility, Scar Symmetry, etc.), smaller indie acts excel at creating a unique brand of pop with cloying hooks and sentimental lyrics. This music is the sweetest combination of pitch and rhythm possible -- "cheesy" is an understatement. The unabashed crooning will surely win over your heart and leave you brimming with newly discovered romantic charm.
There is just so much to cover that I have decided to devote two weeks to Swedish Pop. Some of these acts may be a bit derivative of the style described above, but the essence still remains. MDMA be damned, send me to Sweden instead!
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