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'''Icona Pop''' is a female [[Sweden|Swedish]] DJ and electropop duo with house music, punk and indie pop influences.<ref>[http://www.svd.se/kultur/icona-pop-gor-dansmusik-med-punkattityd_7280417.svd SVD.se: Icona Pop gör dansmusik med punkattityd] {{sv}}</ref> The duo established in 2010 is made up of Aino Jawo |
'''Icona Pop''' is a female [[Sweden|Swedish]] DJ and electropop duo with house music, punk and indie pop influences.<ref>[http://www.svd.se/kultur/icona-pop-gor-dansmusik-med-punkattityd_7280417.svd SVD.se: Icona Pop gör dansmusik med punkattityd] {{sv}}</ref> The duo established in 2010 is made up of Aino Jawo and Caroline Hjelt.<ref>[http://www.mynewsdesk.com/se/pressroom/universalmusic/pressrelease/view/svenska-icona-pop-hyllas-vaerlden-oever-771702 Universal Music Sweden: Svenska Icona Pop hyllas världen över!] {{sv}}</ref> |
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For some time, the duo was based in [[London]], where they attracted international attention, including the debut single "Manners" on French Kitsuné Music, and "Nights Like This" on British Mercury Records. Other songs included "Lovers to Friends," "Sun Goes Down" and most notably "I Love It" that charted in Sweden. |
Aino Jawo was born on 7 July 1986 and Caroline Elizabeth Hjelt on 8 November 1987. For some time, the duo was based in [[London]], where they attracted international attention, including the debut single "Manners" on French Kitsuné Music, and "Nights Like This" on British Mercury Records. Other songs included "Lovers to Friends," "Sun Goes Down" and most notably "I Love It" that charted in Sweden. |
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In the summer of 2012 they took part in a number of festivals including electro music festival [[Summerburst]] in [[Gothenburg]] and aalso appeared at the Stockholm Stadium, at the start of a major international festival and broadcast via [[Sveriges Television]] (SVT). They are releasing their debut album in autumn 2012. |
In the summer of 2012 they took part in a number of festivals including electro music festival [[Summerburst]] in [[Gothenburg]] and aalso appeared at the Stockholm Stadium, at the start of a major international festival and broadcast via [[Sveriges Television]] (SVT). They are releasing their debut album in autumn 2012. |
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Revision as of 18:26, 8 July 2012
Icona Pop | |
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| Origin | Sweden |
| Genres | Electro-pop |
| Years active | 2010-present |
| Labels | Ten Records |
| Members | Aino Jawo Caroline Hjelt |
| Website | www |
Icona Pop is a female Swedish DJ and electropop duo with house music, punk and indie pop influences.[1] The duo established in 2010 is made up of Aino Jawo and Caroline Hjelt.[2]
Aino Jawo was born on 7 July 1986 and Caroline Elizabeth Hjelt on 8 November 1987. For some time, the duo was based in London, where they attracted international attention, including the debut single "Manners" on French Kitsuné Music, and "Nights Like This" on British Mercury Records. Other songs included "Lovers to Friends," "Sun Goes Down" and most notably "I Love It" that charted in Sweden.
In the summer of 2012 they took part in a number of festivals including electro music festival Summerburst in Gothenburg and aalso appeared at the Stockholm Stadium, at the start of a major international festival and broadcast via Sveriges Television (SVT). They are releasing their debut album in autumn 2012.
Discography
Albums
- 2012: TBA
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak Position | Certification | Album |
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| SWE [3] | ||||
| 2012 | "Vart jag än går" | 39 | TBA |
- Others
- "Manners"
- "Nights Like This"