News
Plus Death and Vanilla, James Yorkston and Nina Persson, and Peter Gabriel
Jan 06, 2023
By Mark Redfern
Welcome to the first Songs of the Week of 2023. It was a quiet week as the music industry slowly awakens from the holiday break. Hence we only have six songs and no honorable mentions. More
Plus Petite Noir, The Natural Lines, Sweet Baboo, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks
Dec 02, 2022
By Mark Redfern (with Joey Arnone)
Welcome to the 41st Songs of the Week of 2022. We didn’t do a Songs of the Week last week because of the Thanksgiving holiday, so this week’s list covers songs from the last two weeks. More
The Great White Sea Eagle Due Out January 13, 2023 via Domino
Nov 30, 2022
By Joey Arnone
James Yorkston and The Second Hand Orchestra and Nina Persson of The Cardigans have shared a new song, “An Upturned Crab.” It is the latest release from their forthcoming album, The Great White Sea Eagle, which will be out on January 13, 2023 via Domino. They have also shared a live performance video of the song. More
The Lovefools Landed on August 12, 1996
Jul 21, 2019
By Mark Redfern
As we commemorate the momentous occasion of Neil Armstrong being the first man to walk on the moon, on July 21, 1969, let us not forget that The Cardigans were the first band on the moon. More
Nov 15, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
The Cardigans have announced some new tour dates where they perform their 1998 album Gran Turismo in its entirety. More
Her First Song in Swedish Features Thomas Öberg, Moto Boy, and !Regeringen
Feb 19, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Nina Persson of The Cardigans and A Camp has shared a new song, “Var ligger Sverige?” It’s apparently the first single to have the Swedish native singing in her own language (and it’s true, all of The Cardigans’ albums were in English). More
Sunlit Youth Out Now via Loma Vista/Infectious Music
Dec 14, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Local Natives released their third album, Sunlit Youth, back in September via Loma Vista and Infectious Music. Now the band has shared a remix of Sunlit Youth track “Dark Days” by Los Angeles-based electronic duo Classixx. More
At Polar Music Prize in Honor of Emmylou Harris
Jun 10, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
The Polar Music Prize is an annual ceremony held in Sweden since 1992 that has been described as “the Noble Prize of Music.” Last night they honored American country icon Emmylou Harris. More
Loney Dear, Anna Ternheim, and Nina Persson Also Cover Harris
Jun 10, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
The Polar Music Prize is an annual ceremony held in Sweden since 1992 that has been described as “the Noble Prize of Music.” More
Animal Heart is out now on The End
Jun 26, 2014
By Laura Studarus
Here’s the video for “Food From the Beast,” a cut from Nina Persson’s (Cardigans/A-Camp) solo album, Animal Heart. More
Debut Solo Album From Swedish Pop Singer Due in February
Nov 25, 2013
By Cody Ray Shafer
Swedish pop star Nina Persson is releasing her first solo album Animal Heart via Lojinx Records in February, and today she debuted the titular first single and video. Persson is best known for “Lovefool,” a ‘90s staple performed by her former band The Cardigans. Since the ‘90s, Persson has released two albums with A Camp. More
Interviews
Paul Banks, Wayne Coyne, Kevin Drew, Black Francis, Ben Gibbard, Jens Lekman, Murray Lightburn, Colin Meloy, Nina Persson, Laetitia Sadier, and More on Indie Rock's Identity Crisis
Mar 20, 2017
By Matt Fink
In 2001, when Under the Radar‘s first issue was released, the music industry had reached a transitional moment. In January, Apple introduced its iTunes program to the world, laying the groundwork to forever change how listeners interfaced with their music. More
May 14, 2014
By Frank Valish
It’s been 20 years since Nina Persson first emerged as the frontwoman for the Swedish five-piece The Cardigans. Now, after six Cardigans albums and two with her own A Camp project, Persson is finally stepping out on her own. More
May 13, 2014
By Frank Valish
“Less bearded music.” That’s how Nina Persson, Swedish born frontwoman for both The Cardigans and A Camp, describes her debut solo album, Animal Heart. For Persson, releasing music for the first time under her own name has given her freedom to move in a different direction. More
The Cardigans and A Camp Frontwoman on Lou Reed, Obamacare, Edward Snowden, Spotify, Bad Reviews, and More
Jan 30, 2014
By Under the Radar Staff
For Under the Radar‘s 11th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to the important issues of the last year, as well as some quirkier subjects. Check out our next print issue and digital issue for surveys from My Morning Jacket, Foals, Amanda Palmer, Local Natives, Wild Nothing, These New Puritans, Lanterns on the Lake, Xiu Xiu, and Summer Camp. More
Reviews
Mar 19, 2014
By Lily Moayeri
As the vocalist for The Cardigans, whose success with “Lovefool” and “My Favourite Game” put the group in mainstream pop consciousness, Nina Persson‘s voice has a larger presence than the individual behind it. Working with A Camp, her other band, as well as Cake Sale, and numerous other guest appearances, Animal Heart is Persson’s first wholly solo album. More
