Last night, November 6, 2012, Jens Lekman performed at the Henry Fonda Theatre in Hollywood, CA. Taken By Trees and Big Search opened the show. We sent writer/photographer Laura Studarus down to cover the action. More
Becoming quite the pro at extended-take filming, Jens Lekman has premiered a new one-shot music video for "Become Someone Else's," the latest single off Lekman's new album I Know What Love Isn't. More
Previously showcasing a live acoustic rendition for the staff of The Guardian, Jens Lekman has come forth with a proper music video for his new album's title track "I Know What Love Isn't." More
Recently debuting a music video for one of his new songs "Erica America," Jens Lekman stopped by The Guardian's studio in London for a special live session of music, wherein the Swedish singer/songwriter performed the title track off his upcoming album I Know What Love Isn't. More
Poised to release what very well may be one of the year's best break-up albums with his upcoming full-length I Know What Love Isn't, singer/songwriter Jens Lekman has debuted an official music video for the record's lead single "Erica America." More
Swedish troubadour Jens Lekman stopped by NPR’s Tiny Desk series to break a few hearts, crack a few jokes, and play a few tunes. We have the video. More
While Jens Lekman’s new full-length is still off in the horizon, fans of the lovelorn troubadour have been given a sneak peak of what Lekman calls “what’s not to come.” We have the details of his new EP. More
Issue Includes Interviews with R.E.M., Bright Eyes, The Decemberists, Cut Copy, Jens Lekman, Okkervil River, Panda Bear, Lykke Li, Iron and Wine, Elbow, Duran Duran, Destroyer, and more
And Our Love For Jens Lekman is Bigger Than the World
Jul 28, 2010By Laura Studarus
Our favorite lovelorn troubadour Jens Lekman is back from his self-imposed exile (where, on assumes he was being both lovelorn and musical) with new track “The End of the World is Bigger Than Love.” A song about American elections and a girl, and perspective, it’ll hold us over nicely until his next album. We have the track. More
"Your Arms Around Me" In Drew Barrymore-Directed Flick
Sep 11, 2009By Kyle Lemmon
According to Sterogum, Jens Lekman agreed to give one of his love-weary tunes to the Drew Barrymore-directed movie Whip It. The comedy aims to revive the alternative extreme sport of roller derby and tells a athletic love story set in the small town of Bodeen, Texas. Think of a folksier (and possibly less annoying) Breaking Away, Blue Crush, Bring It On. More
Whether singing over schmaltzy disco beats or lovely strings, Jens Lekman could always be counted on for a good time. Few lyricists have his ability to mix drama and humor, and few songwriters could match his way with dynamic song structures. I Know What Love Isn't is a breakup record, and though it still aches with hope, it strips Lekman of his greatest strengths.More
Jens Lekman at the Hollywood Forever Masonic Lodge, Hollywood, CA
A dark night. An empty graveyard. A vampire-like Masonic lodge. Random bursts of smoke on stage. And…Jens Lekman. Very little made sense about the setting for Lekman’s first show in support of newly released EP, An Argument With Myself. But as per usual, that didn’t stop the Swedish troubadour from redefining charming over the course of his fifteen-song set.More
Jens Lekman at the SkyBar at the Mondrian Hotel, Hollywood, CA
As opening comedian Tig Notaro helpfully pointed out, the crowd gathered poolside at the Hollywood’s SkyBar at the Mondrian Hotel wasn’t comprised of their average weekend clientele. “This is where we all go to meet our friends on Saturday night, right?” she asked, gesturing the bevy of fish-out-of-water hipsters. Chalk it up to the powers of Jens Lekman—his fans will follow him anywhere, even into the steamy under-belly of Los Angeles posh nightlife. More
“I have a naïve request,” said Swedish troubadour Jens Lekman, looking down at group of adoring Los Angelinos after a years’ absence from the city. “You can record and take video all you want, but please don’t post it on the Internet. I want this to be special…just between you and me.” More
