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Jens Lekman Sings "Black Cab" In A Black Cab
about 1 year ago

Well, this is it. For any Jens fan who also reads blogs that post about the Black Cab Sessions , getting Jens to croon this tune for the series was always to be the apex of punny possibilities. We couldn't resist mentioning it when Death Cab played for Black Cab , and according to the note that accompanies this performance, neither could the BCS's entire audience in most every piece of fan mail...

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Jens Lekman Needs to Eat: The Rise of Indie Rock Soundtracks
about 1 month ago

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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The Opposite Of Hallelujah
over 2 years ago

I have had this Jens Lekman album FOREVER and have just been sitting on it...not so smart.It would have been a great summer album...the arrangements and the lyrics are bouncy without being overtly poppy...the guy can really craft a song.And this one I especially love...

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Do you remember the riots?
over 2 years ago

I find my self listening to Jens Lekman more and more everyday. His songs are just SO charming...offbeat, unique, often funny but always heartfelt...he is a breath of fresh air to say the least.Long live Jens!

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The new poets
over 2 years ago

I am in such awe of good songwriters. They make it seem so easy. But have you ever tried to tell a story with emotion and melody in under five minutes? Not so easy at all.I am have been listening to Jens Lekman almost non stop for all of this week. The guy is so gifted when it comes to crafting a song...here is one of my favorite tunes of his...This song really speaks to me too...I had a great ...

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Whoa! Swine Flu Infects Jens Lekman, Puts Him Under Quarantine at Sweden Home
4 months ago

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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Jens Lekman Extends His Fall Tour Into The Winter
over 2 years ago
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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 Upps...

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Jens Lekman contracts swine flu
4 months ago

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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Jens Lekman Picks Up Swine Flu
4 months ago

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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Understand Your Swede
about 1 year ago
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"Oh, I still remember "Regulate" with Warren G.Could that have been back in the sweet summer of 1993?It was a sweet summer's night on Hammer Hill"- Jens Lekman

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rip jens lekman
4 months ago

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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I Just Had My Pocket Vacuumed
about 1 year ago

Compiled by: flexorcarpi 01. Jens Lekman - "Pocketful Of Money" (Oh You're So Silent Jens) 02. Blackalicious - "Make You Feel That Way" (Blazing Arrow) 03. The Shins - "Girl On The Wing" (Oh, Inverted World) 04. Steve Spacek - "Dollar" (Space Shift) 05. Akron/Family - "Running, Returning" (Akron/Family) 06. Nightmares On Wax - "Soul Purpose" (Inna Space Outta Sound) 07. The National - "A...

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Jens Lekman / Tig Notaro
5 months ago

[06-02-2009] I have a confession to make: I used to not like Jens Lekman. I used to think his voice was forced and that his instrumentation was overbearing. As the friend with whom I attended this show used to say, I didn't have a soul. Luckily, I've recently changed, and now I love his music. I say “luckily” because seeing Jens Lekman has made me a happier person. I thought Tig Notaro would b

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ATP - Explosions
about 1 year ago

So, getting pretty excited about "ATP":http://www.atpfestival.com/events/explosions/ this year. I am going to the Explosions one: Friday 16th May to Sunday 18th May.The line up is below.And a song by Jens Lekman, who I have a bit of a crush on. Awesome!EXPLOSIONS IN THE SKY, BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE, IRON AND WINE, DINOSAUR JR, ADEM, ....AND YOU WILL KNOW US BY THE TRAIL OF THE DEAD, POLVO, ANIMAL COLL

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Too Far From Home
over 2 years ago

Ok, mog, again with the jumping the gun on the age update. I've still got 5 days left! ;)Random thoughts for your perusal: Listening to CBC this morning while making breakfast, Chris Jones was being interviewed about the book he wrote about the 3 men who were to be abandoned on the space station for 6 months after the Columbia disaster. I had never thought nor read about what they went through....

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