In a recent post on his personal blog, Swedish indie pop goofball Jens Lekman recounted meeting with actress and rookie director Drew Barrymore:There's a few of my songs in Drew Barrymore's directorial debut Whip it. Drew was really nice, she flew me out to LA, we had a cup of coffee and she showed me some clips from the movie. Usually I say no to film synchs because you just get a short synops...
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Swedish pop musician Jens Lekman's second full length album entitled ??Night Falls Over Kortedala?? is slated for worldwide release October 9th.Lekman's publicist announced preorders for either the Swedish or US release will also receive a special bonus disk. which will be offered via the Secretly Canadian Webshop. Also,Jens' headlining US tour kicks off October 23(see below).Jens Lekman - 'A S...
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From my blog of limited edition records, bonus materials, imports, autographs, and all things pretty: SixtyWattIt continues...apparently this new Jens Lekman album is going to rule my blog for a bit longer. Jens' webshop, as well as his label's site (but they'd prefer you to order from elsewhere - shipping charges to the US are too high at the moment), have recently posted a preorder for a viny...
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Beloved Swedish singer/songwriter Jens Lekman has contracted the H1N1 virus, otherwise known as Swine Flu. Lekman reports from his blog that he got the virus while on tour in South America:“I was crossing the Atlantic when things started getting really bad, the fever was hallucinogenic and shaking me like a leaf and I grabbed the sleeve of the Air France steward. ‘I’m not feeling well, I sho
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From my blog of limited edition records, bonus materials, imports, autographs, and all things pretty: SixtyWattHow excited am I? A whole damn lot. Jens Lekman has a new album coming out (Night Falls Over Kortedala) and what does his Swedish record label Service do? They offer a bonus CD and keep their price ($15) and shipping ($3) so reasonable that if you're even remotely a fan, you're not wai...
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Photo by David GreenwaldIt’s time to sip on the sweet nectar of DJ Jens’ summer jamz. While dude’s taste is immaculate, the best bit of this 30-minute set is the preview of a studio version of Jens’ “New Directions,” a track he’s been playing live that’s no less energetic here. Word is he’ll have a [...]
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From his Jens Lekman's blog: I picked home one last souvenir from South America, it's called the H1N1 virus. Wrongfully known as the Swineflue. I was crossing the Atlantic when things started getting really bad, the fever was hallucinogenic and shaking me like a leaf and I grabbed the sleeve of the Air France steward. "I'm not feeling well, I should see a doctor" I said and the reply came as a ...
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I picked home one last souvenir from South America, it’s called the H1N1 virus. Wrongfully known as the Swineflue.I was crossing the Atlantic when things started getting really bad, the fever was hallucinogenic and shaking me like a leaf and I grabbed the sleeve of the Air France steward. “I’m not feeling well, I should [...]
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Jens Lekman has extended his once tiny tour schedule into a four month affair. Jen is touring in support of his recently released album Night Falls Over Kortedala. Most of the tour will take place over in Europe but Jens snuck a 12 city U.S. visit in the middle of the tour. The first U.S. show is October 23rd in Bloomington, IN, the last one takes place in Hollywood on November 10th. 09-06 Uppsala
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Jens Lekman has been placed in quarantine for ten days after picking up swine flu on tour in South America. Writing on his blog he said he experienced hallucinogenic fevers, fainting in the bathroom and the ignomony of everybody else keeping a circle of distance on the aeroplane.
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Upon discovering this gem, on another blog (late as usual. It's from 2004!), I knew it was my destiny to post it. Possibly my favourite song in the history of ever. As soon as I heard the woodwinds and brass, my heart started to melt, and that's no joke. I swallowed a few ice cubes to see if maybe things would cool down, but they didn't. Jens Lekman, you're music is beautiful.Jens Lekman - "Roc...
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With this statement Jens Lekman announced an Asian tour through his blog on his official website:Viktor, my dear friend. Let's get away from it all. Go East. Where the skies are blue. Go East. This is what we're gonna do.They willl be touring South Korea, Singapore, China, Indonesia and Malaysia. Along with his friend Viktor Sjöberg, they will be touring together. Jens recently covered Boyz ..
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