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tove styrke
Tove Styrke in Philly
Swedish pop sensation toured USA
25-year-old singer-songwriter Tove Styrke rose to fame as
a contestant on Swedish Idol in 2009, where she finished
third. Since then, she’s released three internationally
acclaimed albums—the latest one called ‘Sway’ came out
earlier this year.
It’s been almost 10 years since you participated
in ‘Idol’. In what way have you developed since
then, personally and musically?
So much has happened in these years. When I started, I
was 16 years old. So that in itself is big—the difference
between being 16 and 26 is huge! In addition to that, I’ve
learned so much when working on my albums and projects.
Especially with the last album—I’m in a place where
I’m more confident than ever, and that gives me a lot of
freedom and makes it more fun to work.
What do you miss the most from home when you
are on tour, apart from family and friends?
I miss the feeling of knowing a place. Like where to go,
which bus to take and all the shortcuts. I love Stockholm
and I have chosen to stay there. Many artists leave Sweden
to make music somewhere else, but I really enjoy working
in Stockholm and have it as my base, as it’s calmer than
other places. I can travel and get to do these amazing
things, but then come back home and have my day to
day-life in Stockholm.
photo: emma svensson
So, what’s the forecast for the next 10 years?
I hope that I am still doing this and enjoying it. It’s a goal
for me to always stay curious and challenge myself in this
profession.
Do you have an ultimate goal, or have you
already accomplished something you thought
was impossible?
This entire year has been a pinch-yourself-moment. I
have done so many exciting things that I couldn’t have
dreamed of, such as being the opening act for Katy Perry
and Lorde. That was so much fun. In that aspect, it has
been an incredible year. Going from writing music I think
is cool—in a basement in Sweden— to having it discovered
by Lorde, who liked it so much that she asked me to open
for her on her tour. That is so cool! So maybe in 10 years I
get to discover someone and have them open for me!
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