The Cardigans, Sweden's most enduring pop outfit, are back with a bang. After over three decades of crafting infectious guitar melodies and sassy vocals, frontwoman Nina Persson is ready to open up about her life and music.
Persson's unique sound instantly set the band apart from their 90s peers. With their debut album Life (1995), they brought a sophisticated lounge-pop vibe, sprinkled with bossa nova and disco flourishes, which stood in stark contrast to the more raw Britpop and rave culture prevalent at the time. Persson's vocals, characterized by a girlish yet worn quality, infused her songs with drama and emotion.
The band's breakthrough came with their 1996 album First Band on the Moon, which featured their first major hit, 'Lovefool.' This catchy tune cleverly reimagined Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes' on-screen romance as a modern retelling of Romeo and Juliet. The song has endured, boasting over a billion plays on Spotify.
Persson's subsequent solo endeavors, including collaborations with Tom Jones on Talking Heads' 'Burning Down the House,' showcase her versatility and willingness to experiment. Her work with Manic Street Preachers and James Yorkston demonstrates her ability to forge meaningful partnerships both musically and vocally.
Although Persson has ruled out releasing new music as part of The Cardigans, she has been actively touring and performing with the band on select occasions since their 2012 reunion. On the horizon is their upcoming UK gig at London's Eventim Apollo on June 27th. Fans eager to learn more about her life and creative process can submit their questions before February 2nd, and Persson will share her insights in an exclusive interview published in our Film & Music section on February 6th.
Persson's unique sound instantly set the band apart from their 90s peers. With their debut album Life (1995), they brought a sophisticated lounge-pop vibe, sprinkled with bossa nova and disco flourishes, which stood in stark contrast to the more raw Britpop and rave culture prevalent at the time. Persson's vocals, characterized by a girlish yet worn quality, infused her songs with drama and emotion.
The band's breakthrough came with their 1996 album First Band on the Moon, which featured their first major hit, 'Lovefool.' This catchy tune cleverly reimagined Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes' on-screen romance as a modern retelling of Romeo and Juliet. The song has endured, boasting over a billion plays on Spotify.
Persson's subsequent solo endeavors, including collaborations with Tom Jones on Talking Heads' 'Burning Down the House,' showcase her versatility and willingness to experiment. Her work with Manic Street Preachers and James Yorkston demonstrates her ability to forge meaningful partnerships both musically and vocally.
Although Persson has ruled out releasing new music as part of The Cardigans, she has been actively touring and performing with the band on select occasions since their 2012 reunion. On the horizon is their upcoming UK gig at London's Eventim Apollo on June 27th. Fans eager to learn more about her life and creative process can submit their questions before February 2nd, and Persson will share her insights in an exclusive interview published in our Film & Music section on February 6th.
, i'm still a huge fan of the cardigans back in the day, lovefool was my jam all through high school, nina persson's vocals just sound so unique and captivating 
, her ability to blend different styles and genres is something i admire about her music. also, she's had some amazing collaborations over the years, it's cool that she's still touring with the band and sharing her insights in an interview soon 
they were always my fave band in school, we'd blast 'Lovefool' in the car during lunch breaks and it never got old 
I love how Nina Persson's voice is like, so iconic - I've tried to sing along to her songs but my girly vocals just aren't on par lol! 
anyway, can't wait to read that exclusive interview about her life and music process 
, but Nina Persson's voice is just so iconic – it's like butter for your ears 
. I love how she's experimented with different sounds over the years too, from collaborating with Tom Jones to working with James Yorkston... the girl can do it all! 
As a fan, it's amazing that they're bringing back The Cardigans for one more show – let's get ready to party at the Eventim Apollo on June 27th 
their song 'Lovefool' is still giving me life even tho its been forever since they dropped new music 
persson's collabs w/ Tom Jones & Manic Street Preachers r proof she's a total musical genius 
️ I've always loved their unique sound, it's like they blend pop and bossa nova in this amazing way. 'Lovefool' is such an iconic song, I love how they reimagined the Romeo & Juliet story 
Can't wait to read Nina's exclusive interview on Feb 6th! 
! The Cardigans were always one of my fave bands back then, their sound was just so unique and infectious. I mean who can forget 'Lovefool' - it's still such a banger to this day 
. I'm so stoked they're back together again, fingers crossed for an album release soon too! 
– Life (1995) is like the ultimate lounge-pop album, and 'Lovefool' still gives me major feels 
. Did you know that their Spotify plays have surpassed 2 billion?! 
By the way, have you seen their streaming numbers over the past year? They've got an average of 1.2 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone! 
That's insane for a band from the 90s!
Their music is like a time capsule of the era - it never gets old. And let's talk about 'Lovefool'... that song is a MASTERPIECE 
. Nina Persson's always been a bit of a mystery to me, and now she's gonna bare her soul? 
Give me a break... it's all just gonna be some overpriced, feel-good nonsense 
. And don't even get me started on the reunion gigs 
- just more money for The Cardigans' bank account 
. I mean, what's next? A memoir from ABBA or something? 
She's like the ultimate boss, you know? With her unique sound and style, she's been killing the game for over 30 years now 
June 27th can't come soon enough! 
. Like, who doesn't love a good dose of '90s nostalgia with their lounge-pop vibes? Nina Persson's vocals are seriously iconic - all that sass and drama in one girl 
Nina Persson's voice is just iconic and I love how she experimented with different sounds throughout her solo career 
also omg Nina is just so down-to-earth and I love how she's being open about her life and music, I'm literally dying to read that exclusive interview on Feb 6th! 
️. I mean, who else could make bossa nova and disco work in a pop album? 
I loved their 90s sound, it was so unique and refreshing compared to the rest of the Britpop scene at the time. 'Lovefool' still gives me chills every time i hear it 
Can't wait to read Nina's exclusive interview and learn more about her life and creative process! 
And can we talk about how they've been rocking the music scene for over three decades? That's like, totally older than my grandpa 
. Can't wait to get some insight into her life and creative process... maybe she'll spill some tea about what really happened on that 'Lovefool' music video shoot 