Jens Lekman

Not to be confused with Jens Lehmann.

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.