Björk: Misogyny is a thing of the past in Iceland
Icelandic musician Björk has admitted that her country is one of the leading lights when it comes to gender equality, with misogyny generally seen as ...
Paul McCartney to perform at Denmark’s Roskilde Festival
Beatles fans in Denmark are in for a treat this summer after it was announced that Paul McCartney is to headline the annual Roskilde Festival. McCartn...
Jaz Z blocked in move to take over Sweden’s wimp
US rap mogul Jay Z’s 454 million kronor (US$56) bid to take over music streaming service Wimp has been blocked by the company’s Swedish owners. More t...
MoMA Björk exhibition launches
New York’s Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) kicked off its retrospective journey into Björk’s career on Sunday after unveiling its tribute to the Icelandic...
Abba return as silicon dolls
Swedish pop legends Abba have made a sensational return, but unfortunately for fans of the 70s idols, it is only in the form of life size silicon doll...
Eurovision: Band consisting of members with learning disabilities to represent Finland
A unique Finnish punk band made up of four members with learning disabilities is to represent the Nordic country in this year’s Eurovision Song Contes...
Björk opens up on new album
Icelandic musician Björk has admitted that she was initially appalled by her new album, Vulnicura, because it was all about her break-up with long-ter...
Metal music plays an important role in Finland’s ‘brand’
In the last 15 years, Finland has not only produced a number of renowned metal bands, but these groups have played a major role in the global percepti...