Video: Jens Lekman "The Opposite Of Hallelujah" @ Studio Virtanen

He says: indie pop. I say: indie folk-pop. You cry: splitting hairs! They say: Sweden's Jens Lekman emerged from relative obscurity to quickly establish himself as the darling of the global indie pop set, winning widespread acclaim from fans and critics for his uncommonly witty and well-crafted pop songs. She says: Jens Lekman with special guest Tig Notaro on [...]

Here's Jens on a Swedish TV show called Studio Virtanen... See more MJTV video Listen to Musical Justice

photo by Greg Perez Beginning tomorrow, KEXP will be broadcasting from SXSW in Austin, TX, and we've got a killer lineup of live bands! On Thursday, March 13, KEXP joins NPR Music as they present Music from the Right Brain from The Parish. We'll be broadcasting live performances from Shout Out Louds, Jens Lekman, Yeasayer, Bon Iver, and Vampire Weekend (note the use of the Oxford comma). On Friday and Saturday, KEXP will be broadcasting live from KLRU Studios, home of the legendary Austin City Limits [...]

The air this morning was crisp, cold, and the scent of fall was in the air. That's right there's a smell for fall. It's the smell of all the apples on the trees ripening, the leaves changing color, hay bales, dried out corn husks. OK, so I'm basically admitting that I live in the middle of nowhere, but this gives me a specific, tangible connection to the feeling of fall that I'm sure I will look back on nostalgically like I am now for many years to come. Anyway, I loaded up my MP3 player with some new [...]

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Oh you're so loveable, Jens . Have you guys heard the bonus EP yet? The version of "A Postcard to Nina" is unbelievable. I keep forgetting the album isn't actually out yet... Previously : First Look - Jens Lekman's Night Falls Over Kortedala *** Click below for more Videos .

We've been upfront about our love for Jens Lekman's Night Falls Over Kortedala , so we were more than happy to stumble upon a video of the silent one performing " The Opposite Of Hallelujah " on Swedish television. Looks like it was recorded just two days ago for Studio Virtanen . No idea what the text at the bottom says or why the other guest is sitting so stiffly/the host so bored as they listen, but Lekman's alternately smiley 'n' serious take on the album standout is all we need to comprehend. Note how they [...]