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Jens Lekman

Jens Martin Lekman (pronounced [jɛns ˈmǎʈːɪn ˈlêːkman]; born 6 February 1981) is a Swedish musician. 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, and Scott Walker.

Albums

2004 When I Said I Wanted to Be Your Dog
2007 Night Falls Over Kortedala
2012 I Know What Love Isn't
2015 Postcards
2015 Ghostwriting (Cincinnati Contemporary Arts Center)
2017 Life Will See You Now
2022 The Linden Trees Are Still in Blossom
2022 The Cherry Trees Are Still in Blossom
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Latest Articles

Reviews / Live
Live Review: Jens Lekman, Dianas, Emma Russack
"'If I'd known there'd be people behind me tonight, I'd have shaved the back of my neck,' he dryly remarks."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Grizzly Bear, Jens Lekman
"There's certainly no mistaking the abundant orchestrations and mesmerising vocal harmonies of this quartet."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Grizzly Bear, Jens Lekman
"While Grizzly Bear might have a chip on their shoulder, what will never be questioned is their sheer talent."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Jens Lekman - Life Will See You Now
"Smooth, sweet, but with a little bit of flavour that snuggles in behind your back tooth."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Jens Lekman, Erlend Oye & Anton Franc
It wasn’t a greatly exciting night (Garfield’s right on the Monday thing), but more than enjoyable, and near everyone left with a grin on their face.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Jens Lekman, Courtney Barnett & Scraps
It’s impossible to maintain any ironic distance against the joy in the songs, the self-deprecation in the stories and the onslaught of his genuine performance.
Features / Music
Jens Lekman
Labour Of Love
I’m doing this Valentine’s Day show in Sydney as well so I guess that’s how it’s going. And I’m not ashamed of that or anything. Love and all those emotions like that or, like anyone else, a part of my life."
News / Music
Jens Lekman Returns To Australia
But just for a tour this time.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Jens Lekman, Brous
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Jens Lekman - I Know What Love Isn’t
Musically, it’s an effort that soundly embraces elements of easy-listening.
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