Lykke Li

Guide Note
Swedish singer-songwriter Lykke Li grew up on a Portugal mountain top where the only thing she had to listen to was Madonna's The Immaculate Collection cassette tape.
Career
In her early teens, Lykke Li began composing her first songs which she would self-produce and release onto her own label, LL Recordings. In September of 2007, she released a three track EP titled, Little Bit. The single, Little Bit from the EP became popular through bloggers on the Internet which led to Li appearing on the Swedish MTV television show. She was also nominated for "Best Video" at the Grammis Awards which is the Swedish version of the Grammy Awards.
Recent Career
Li released her debut full length album, Youth Novels in January of 2008 which she described are songs about her childhood. Li made an appearance at the 2008 SXSW music conference in Austin, Texas where she was well received with packed audiences.
Fast Facts
- Full Name: Li Lykke Timotej Zachrisson
- Born: March 18, 1986
- Birthplace: Stockholm, Sweden
- Years Active: 2007-Present
- Record Label: LL Recordings
- "I'm Good, I'm Gone" was featured on Grey's Anatomy
- Previously worked as a dancer on Swedish television shows
Quotes
- "And for once, all the praise from the bloggers and music scribes is completely warranted." —Adrien Begrand, Popmatters.com
- "Lykke Li manages to juxtapose elements of popular, electronic and folk musics without mishap." —Sputnikmusic
- "Dancing like a Shangri-La and singing like a dove, quirky Stockholm indie-popper Lykke Li ("licky lee") charmed the leggings off any nonbelievers." —Darcy Stevens, The Austin Chronicle
The Mahalo Top 7
- Official Site: Lykke Li
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- Wikipedia: Lykke Li
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- Album Review: Youth Novels | Buy
- Article: Lykke Li to Issue Little EP in the States (April 1, 2008)
- YouTube Video: "Little Bit" (Time: 3:51)
Lykke Li News and Articles
- Google News: Lykke Li Search
- Pitchfork: Lykke Li to Issue Little EP in the States (April 1, 2008)
- NME: Lykke Li Gears Up for US Release of Debut EP (April 4, 2008)
- The Austin Chronicle: Review - Lykke Li (March 14, 2008)
- Strangeglue: Lykke Li's 'Youth Novels' Gets U.K Release (April 8, 2008)
- Sputnikmusic: Youth Novels Review (March 14, 2008)
- Pitchfork: Forkcast Video: Lykke Li: "I'm Good, I'm Gone" (April 16, 2008)
- DrownedinSound: DiScover: Lykke Li
Lykke Li Music and MP3s
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Lykke Li Videos
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- YouTube: "I'm Good, I'm Gone" (Time:4:28)
- YouTube Video: "I'm Good, I'm Gone" (Time:3:49)
- YouTube Video: Lykke Li Interview (Time: 3:55)
- YouTube Video: "Little Bit" (Live) (Time: 3:40)
- YouTube Video: "Dance Dance Dance" (Time: 3:54)
Lykke Li Photos
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Lykke Li Profiles
Lykke Li Blogs and Commentaries
- MySpace Blog: Lykke Li
- Google Blog Search: Lykke Li
- The Northern Light: 'Youth Novels' Review (April 8, 2008)
- Stereogum: Artist To Watch: Lykke Li (October 26, 2007)
- The Yellow Stereo: Lykke Li: Youth Novels (April 1, 2008)
- Lullabyes: Lykke Li (March 15, 2008)
- What Became Of The Likely Broads: Lykke Li (October 31, 2007)
- Good Weather For Airstrikes: Lykke Li (November 30, 2007)
- Zeon's Music Blog: Lovely Swedish Indie Pop: Lykke Li! (December 8, 2007)
- Resonator Magazine: Lykke Li (March 1, 2008)
Lykke Li Tour Dates and Information
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Lykke Li Merchandise
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