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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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- “The way to write really good songs is to write about the things that happen in your life and where you are in…”Jens Lekman
- “I don't like irony and sarcasm very much. But I do like it when you think someone is telling you a joke, and…”Jens Lekman
- “Making albums is a very lonely process sometimes. Sitting around working on songs, feeling the pressure.”Jens Lekman
- “I've always been interested in listening to people's stories.”Jens Lekman
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- “I was willing to yield to nostalgia, that melancholy residue of desire.”Marguerite Yourcenar
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