So let\u2019s talk about the constant flow of recording talent that\u2019s been coming out of Scandinavia in the last few years. Why do you think you\u2019re all so good at writing pop songs and what is the music scene really like there?<\/strong><\/p>\nWell we have a great history in music with ABBA, Roxette, Ace of Base etc.\u00a0But the biggest reason I think is because we have always looked at the US and the UK for inspiration, because we lack personality and traditions as a country. So we want to do everything that the US and the UK does. Therefore we make hit songs.<\/p>\n
You\u2019ve mentioned Roxette a couple of times now \u2013 do you have at least one of their songs on your ipod?<\/strong><\/p>\nHehe! I actually don\u2019t. But I did listen to them a lot when I was younger, their melodies and style speaks to me, especially their late 80s era.<\/p>\n
And talking of the 80s, your latest release \u201cHow Does it Feel\u201d is a bit of an 80s power-pop post break-up anthem \u2013 is there a personal story behind the lyrics?<\/strong><\/p>\nWhen you listen to it of course you think of a break up, but I don\u2019t see it like that.\u00a0I think that I\u2019m singing to myself, when your world is falling apart and you fucked it up big time for yourself and for others, and you blame yourself for it.\u00a0I\u2019ve had a bunch of nasty break ups and weird \u2018almost-relationships<\/i>\u2019 behind me, but that\u2019s a big inspiration too. However not for this song.<\/p>\n
Do you think decent pop needs a little despair so we can dance away the heartache?<\/strong><\/p>\nIt doesn\u2019t hurt to give a lyric some depth, but it\u2019s not necessary, it depends on how you write the song, and how you perform it. On stage I always look as if I want to kill the audience, even if it\u00b4s a \u2018happy\u2019 lyric.<\/p>\n
So what\u2019s your best relationship advice?<\/strong><\/p>\nAlone time. Have fun with your significant other. Listen.<\/p>\n
And going back to the revenge thing, have you ever plotted revenge on someone?<\/strong><\/p>\nYeah. Mental.<\/p>\n