Jens Lekman

Jens Lekman
Jens Lekman at Popaganda 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden
Jens Lekman at Popaganda 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden
Background information
Birth nameJens Martin Lekman
Born (1981-02-06) 6 February 1981 (age 43)
Angered, Gothenburg, Sweden
OriginGothenburg, Sweden
GenresIndie pop
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
Instruments
Years active2000–present
Labels
Websitejenslekman.com

Jens Martin Lekman (pronounced [jɛns ˈmǎʈːɪn ˈlêːkman];[1] born 6 February 1981) is a Swedish musician.[2] His music is guitar-based pop with heavy use of samples and strings, with lyrics that are often witty, romantic, and melancholic. His work is heavily influenced by Jonathan Richman and Belle & Sebastian, and he has been likened to Stephin Merritt (of The Magnetic Fields), David Byrne,[1] and Scott Walker.[3]

  1. ^ a b "Jens Lekman interview at Splendid". Splendidezine.com. Archived from the original on 17 May 2011. Retrieved 18 March 2011.
  2. ^ "Jens Lekman Performs in NPR's Studio 4A". NPR.org. NPR. Retrieved 18 March 2011.
  3. ^ "Album Reviews: Jens Lekman: Night Falls Over Kortedala". Pitchfork. 5 September 2007. Retrieved 18 March 2011.