“A lot of people would write to me long stories from their lives, and I felt they were thinking of me as some sort of treasure chest to keep their secrets. I felt like sometimes they would tell me stories they wouldn't tell anybody else in the whole world. And I loved these stories.”

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About Jens Lekman

Swedish musician

Jens Martin Lekman is a Swedish musician known for guitar-based pop that blends samples and strings. Born in Sweden, he has built a reputation for songs that are witty, romantic, and often tinged with melancholy. His work is shaped by influences such as Jonathan Richman and Belle & Sebastian, and listeners have compared him to artists including Stephin Merritt, David Byrne, and Scott Walker. The result is music that combines playful detail with an emotional edge.

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