Oscar Danielson

Listening to Oscar Danielson’s velvety-soft vocals delivering understated folk-pop songs is like receiving a musical hug. His accomplished guitar playing radiates an intimacy that envelops the atmospheric songs. The lyrics have a naïve tone, infused with irony and filled with quirky observations and dark humor. Danielson’s songs are a catchy sensory delight.

Oscar Danielson is an established name on the Nordic music scene and also has a substantial body of literary work behind him. In the 2000s, he wrote several novels alongside his career as a musician and songwriter. He has almost become a genre unto himself and is regarded by many as one of Sweden’s finest lyricists.

Since his debut in 1996 with the album Schysst & Populär, Danielson has built a solid fan base. With the hit “Besvärjelse” from the 2011 album Stockholm i mitt hjärta, he achieved a modest breakthrough.