Premiere: Nina Persson - Sometimes (Grin Cover)

Nina Persson did a raw take on Nils Lofgren and Grin's 1972 hit Sometimes for her solo debut album Animal Heart earlier this year. She however kept it as a bonus track for the Japanese market. For Record Store Day her version sees a limited edition release of just 300 copies happen on a white vinyl 7". Nice! Album closer This Is Heavy Metal is on the flip side. We love that where Nils' voice sounds airy and unhurt Nina adds a new dimension of depth and knowledge. He was just over 20 when he recorded the original and Nina turns 40 in September. Those extra years lived makes a rich flower bed of memories and experiences that clearly can be heard in her amazing delivery. We're playing both versions back to back and will continue to do so - the different perspectives make for a truly great listen! Enjoooy!  

Premiere: Nina Persson - Dreaming of Houses

Nina Persson kicks off the new year by releasing her solo debut album Animal Heart on the 29th and heading out on a European tour! Much like the title track (and lead single) her Dreaming of Houses is an excellent listen. We're mad for the flute and it made us think of the first ever Eurythmics single Never Gonna Cry Again where Annie Lennox showcases her flute skills to full effect. Nina's voice is so relaxing and this track sounds like a loved cousin to The Cardigan's earliest albums and A Camp's effortless amazingness just a few years back. Nice lineage! Listen below; thoughts?

World Premiere: Nina Persson - Animal Heart

We're majorly excited right now! Nina Persson just world premiered her solo debut single Animal Heart on Swedish radio and just the intro alone make us crazy nuts! The 80's keyboard references are just too good! We're trying not to be bias as we love her bands The Cardigans and A Camp, plus used to live and socialize in the same neighbourhood earlier. It's wild to think that she's about to release her solo debut album in early 2014 - after more than 20 years in the game! We had no idea what to expect sound wise but we really like the mix of synth and singer songwriter, although we wouldn't have minded one bit if the former had taken up more space. The flow is gorgeous and we love Nina's powerful vocals, her depth and crystal clear tone are to die for. Listen below! Thoughts? Update: Nina just released the video! Set in her new home of Harlem we get to follow her around in a one take video. It even looks like the brownstone could be her own actual home. We like the idea a lot, and would have loved if the quirkiness was even more amped up! We want moooore! Love the way she sometimes stares at the camera. True villain look! 

Primary 1 feat. Nina Persson - The Blues

Londoner Primary 1 is releasing his album later on this year with rumoured collaborations with people like Diplo and Gonzales. Nice! Click here for the catchy duet The Blues with the amazing Nina Persson. Very niiiice.

New A Camp - Love Has Left The Room

A Camp just released video to Love Has Left The Room show cases just why Nina and the boys are so awesome. A bitter sweet story about lost love that didn't even say bye-bye before it left. Check it out!