https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Sweden in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed You may not know his name, but you have definitely heard his music. This is Max Martin, the Swede behind your favourite pop hits and the winner of the prestigious Polar Music prize in 2016. https://www.thelocal.se/20160210/who-is-the-swede-behind-all-those-smash-hits Wed, 10 Feb 2016 12:47:32 +0100 who-is-the-swede-behind-all-those-smash-hits Grey weather and darker days have you stuck in a rut? This handy list of five ways to discover something new in Sweden at the weekend may be just the solution! https://www.thelocal.se/20161020/five-ways-to-discover-something-new-in-sweden-this-weekend Thu, 20 Oct 2016 08:59:00 +0200 five-ways-to-discover-something-new-in-sweden-this-weekend How about a party on an island, in an old quarry or a former mining camp? That's all on offer in Sweden this week, alongside our regular interactive calendar. https://www.thelocal.se/20160728/the-four-most-stunning-festival-spots-in-sweden-this-week Thu, 28 Jul 2016 08:59:59 +0200 the-four-most-stunning-festival-spots-in-sweden-this-week Forget the summer isn't as warm as you'd perhaps like it to be and dance your troubles away at these gigs across Sweden. https://www.thelocal.se/20160714/four-reasons-to-hit-the-dance-floor-in-sweden Thu, 14 Jul 2016 08:59:59 +0200 four-reasons-to-hit-the-dance-floor-in-sweden The Local's music writer, Paul Connolly, has sifted through an avalanche of early summer songs and picked 13 choice cuts for you. https://www.thelocal.se/20160603/thirteen-fantastic-swedish-songs-for-june Fri, 03 Jun 2016 16:12:10 +0200 thirteen-fantastic-swedish-songs-for-june As Justin Timberlake releases the surefire hit of the summer, Can't Stop The Feeling (written by Swedes, of course), The Local's music writer, Paul Connolly, offers up ten more great Swedish songs to see you through the month. https://www.thelocal.se/20160506/eleven-fantastic-swedish-songs-for-may Fri, 06 May 2016 15:22:48 +0200 eleven-fantastic-swedish-songs-for-may As spring approaches The Local's music writer, Paul Connolly, offers up an abundance of great new Swedish music. https://www.thelocal.se/20160307/fourteen-fantastic-swedish-songs-for-march Mon, 07 Mar 2016 09:04:54 +0100 fourteen-fantastic-swedish-songs-for-march February brings a haul of great new Swedish pop - let our music writer, Paul Connolly, take you through the very best. https://www.thelocal.se/20160205/ten-fantastic-swedish-songs-for-february Fri, 05 Feb 2016 12:10:59 +0100 ten-fantastic-swedish-songs-for-february The Local's music critic, Paul Connolly, has picked six songs to help you through this chilliest of winter months. https://www.thelocal.se/20160108/six-sensational-swedish-songs-for-january Fri, 08 Jan 2016 11:15:21 +0100 six-sensational-swedish-songs-for-january The Local's resident music guru Paul Connolly is back with a selection of his favourite new Swedish tracks to see you through December and into 2016. https://www.thelocal.se/20151204/seven-swedish-songs-for-december Fri, 04 Dec 2015 10:06:07 +0100 seven-swedish-songs-for-december The Local's music guru, Paul Connolly, offers up his top selection of Swedish tracks for you to stream or download to cheer up your November. https://www.thelocal.se/20151106/ten-amazing-swedish-songs-for-november Fri, 06 Nov 2015 09:44:00 +0100 ten-amazing-swedish-songs-for-november To see you through the chilly autumn, The Local's music guru, Paul Connolly, offers up a selection of great new Swedish pop. https://www.thelocal.se/20151002/the-locals-top-swedish-songs-for-october-2015 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 10:45:04 +0200 the-locals-top-swedish-songs-for-october-2015 Fans were raging on Thursday after DJ superstar Avicii's announced a decision to cancel all gigs for the rest of 2015. The Swedish artist cited a hectic summer and his need to "grow up". https://www.thelocal.se/20150903/shock-as-swedish-dj-star-avicii-cancels-gigs Thu, 03 Sep 2015 14:20:00 +0200 shock-as-swedish-dj-star-avicii-cancels-gigs The Local's music guru, Paul Connolly, has picked out Sweden's hottest new music to guide you through the rest of summer. Here's a selection of August's best tracks. https://www.thelocal.se/20150808/the-locals-top-swedish-songs-of-the-month-august Sat, 08 Aug 2015 11:00:00 +0200 the-locals-top-swedish-songs-of-the-month-august Sweden's most talked-about music event is here, as is an annual festival for fans of the original master of Nordic Noir. That's on top of a holiday that will see even your normally quiet Swedish friends turned into party animals. https://www.thelocal.se/20150618/whats-on-in-sweden-june-18th-june-25th-2015 Thu, 18 Jun 2015 10:00:00 +0200 whats-on-in-sweden-june-18th-june-25th-2015 The Local's music guru, Paul Connolly, has a bumper selection of great Swedish songs to help you prepare for midsummer madness. https://www.thelocal.se/20150603/the-locals-top-swedish-songs-of-the-month-june Wed, 03 Jun 2015 10:45:00 +0200 the-locals-top-swedish-songs-of-the-month-june Sweden's Spotify, the world's leader in music streaming, has confirmed an expansion into video and original content, reaching beyond music as the company faces challenges to its dominance and strives to turn a profit. https://www.thelocal.se/20150521/swedish-spotifys-new-video-streaming-plan Thu, 21 May 2015 10:03:10 +0200 swedish-spotifys-new-video-streaming-plan US talkshow host Bill Maher is heading to Sweden for his first Europe tour, a star photographer will chat to visitors at one of Stockholm's trendiest museums and there's a half-marathon kicking off in Gothenburg - as usual, Sweden has something to offer everyone. https://www.thelocal.se/20150521/whats-on-in-sweden-may-21th-may-28th-2015 Thu, 21 May 2015 09:00:00 +0200 whats-on-in-sweden-may-21th-may-28th-2015 Starbucks customers could soon be listening to Spotify lists as they sip their lattes, after the coffee giant announced a new partnership with the Swedish streaming leader. https://www.thelocal.se/20150519/swedish-spotify-teams-up-with-us-cafe-chain Tue, 19 May 2015 10:27:41 +0200 swedish-spotify-teams-up-with-us-cafe-chain The most colourful race on the planet is coming to Sweden, so get your running shoes (and smiles) on. We've also picked out two great gigs for you this week, as well as a fascinating exhibition on Sweden's role after the Second World War. https://www.thelocal.se/20150507/whats-on-in-sweden-may-7th-14th Thu, 07 May 2015 09:30:00 +0200 whats-on-in-sweden-may-7th-14th