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Overview of the events of 2024 in Scandinavian music
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The following is a list of notable events and releases that happened in Scandinavian music in 2024.
(Go to last year in Scandinavian music or next year in Scandinavian music.)
Events
- 5 January – Swedish band Grave announce that two long-term members, bass guitarist Tobias Cristiansson and guitarist Mika Lagrén, are leaving the band, with a result that 2024 live appearances are being put on hold.[1]
- 16 January – Danish band Mercyful Fate announces that their US bassist Joey Vera is leaving, after several years filling in for the late Timi Hansen.[2]
- 24 January – Turku Philharmonic Orchestra announces Helsinki-born John Storgårds as its new chief conductor, effective from the 2024–2025 season.[3]
- 3 February – Norway's Melodi Grand Prix concludes, with progressive folk-rock band Gåte winning the right to represent the country at the Eurovision Song Contest, with their song "Ulveham".[4]
- 2 March – At the 2024 final of Söngvakeppnin, "Við förum hærra" ("Scared of Heights"), sung by Hera Björk, is selected as Iceland's entry for the Eurovision Song Contest.[5]
- 2 March – Erik Grönwall leaves US band Skid Row to prioritise his recovery from acute lymphoblastic leukemia.[6]
- 2 March – Ars Nova Copenhagen appoints Sofi Jeannin its first female chief conductor, starting immediately.[7]
- 7–9 May – The 68th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest is held in Malmö, Sweden.[8][9] The highest-placed Scandinavian entry is Sweden, finishing 9th. Finland finishes 19th and Norway 25th. Iceland and Denmark are both eliminated at the semi-final stage.
- 12 July – The Pori Jazz Festival will take place in Finland.[10]
- October – Stockholm Jazz Festival
- date unknown – Nightwish take a break from touring following the release of their tenth studio album.[11]
Albums released
January
February
March
April
Day | Artist | Album | Label | Notes | Ref. |
5 | In Vain | Solemn | Indie Recordings | Vinyl double album | [35] |
Korpiklaani | Rankarumpu | Nuclear Blast | | [36] |
12 | Imminence | The Black | | Produced by Henrik Udd | [37] |
Týr | Battle Ballads | Metal Blade Records | | [38] |
19 | Loch Vostok | Opus Ferox II – Mark of the Beast | ViciSolum Productions | Part 2 of Opus Ferox trilogy | [39] |
Lauri Porra | Matter & Time (Aineen ja ajan messu) | Platoon | | [40] |
26 | Darkthrone | It Beckons Us All | Peaceville Records | | [41] |
May
Day | Artist | Album | Label | Notes | Ref. |
3 | Gothminister | Pandemonium II: The Battle of the Underworlds | Afm Records | | [42] |
10 | Anette Olzon | Rapture | Frontiers | featuring Magnus Karlsson | [43] |
17 | Pain | I Am | Nuclear Blast | | [44] |
24 | Astrid S | Joyride | Universal/Island Records | | [45] |
Trail of Tears | Winds of Disdain | The Circle Music | EP | [46] |
31 | Candlemass | Tritonus Nights | | Live album | [47] |
June
Eurovision Song Contest
Classical works
Film and television music
Musical films
Film scores
- Uno Helmersson – Ibelin[55]
Deaths
- 23 January – Anders Sandberg, 55, Swedish vocalist (Rednex)[56]
- 27 January – Lillebjørn Nilsen, 73, Norwegian singer-songwriter and folk musician[57]
- 5 February – Riikka Hakola, 61, Finnish operatic soprano (brain tumour)[58]
- 13 February – Jussi Raittinen, 80, Finnish musician and composer[59]
- 25 February – Georg Riedel, 90, Czechoslovak-born Swedish jazz double bass player and composer[60]
- 23 March – Ulf Georgsson, 61, Swedish songwriter[61]
- 3 April – Kalevi Kiviniemi, 65, Finnish concert organist[62]
- 6 April – Dutty Dior, 27, Norwegian rapper[63]
- 21 April – Kaj Chydenius, 84, Finnish musician and composer[64]
- 21 April – Ingrid Fuzjko Hemming, 91, Swedish classical pianist[65]
- 25 April – Kaisa Korhonen, 82, Finnish theatre director, actor and singer[66]
- 29 April – Dagne Groven Myhren, 83, Norwegian folk musician and writer[67]
References
- ^ Greg Kennelty (5 January 2024). "Half Of GRAVE Quits The Band, All Live Shows Put On Hold". Metal Injection. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ^ "MERCYFUL FATE Parts Ways With Bassist JOEY VERA". Blabbermouth.net. 16 January 2024. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ "John Storgårds is the new Chief Conductor of the Turku Philharmonic Orchestra" (Press release). Turku Philharmonic Orchestra. 24 January 2024. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- ^ "Gåte må bytte tekst før MGP-finalen". VG. 28 January 2024.
- ^ "New heights for Iceland - Hera Björk wins 'Söngvakeppnin' with 'Scared Of Heights'". Eurovision.tv. EBU. 2 March 2024. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
- ^ "Erik Grönwall lämnar Skid Row: "Respekterar min hälsa"". Aftonbladet. 27 March 2024. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ^ "Sofi Jeannin er Ars Novas nye chefdirigent!" (Press release). Ars Nova Copenhagen. 14 March 2024. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ Savage, Mark (12 May 2024). "Eurovision 2024: Switzerland's Nemo wins Eurovision as UK comes 18th". BBC News. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
- ^ "Malmö will host the 68th Eurovision Song Contest in May 2024". Eurovision.tv. European Broadcasting Union (EBU). 7 July 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
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- ^ "Nightwish retire from touring for the foreseeable future: "we won't be touring the next album"". Louder Sound. 6 April 2023. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
- ^ "Trollfest - Releasing 20th Anniversary Compilation". Metal Storm. 19 December 2023. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ^ Muraru Daniela (18 December 2023). "Ribspreader announces January release". Din Întunerec. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
- ^ "Blood Red Throne unleashes new track "Seeking To Pierce" from upcoming LP "Nonagon"". Chaoszine. 11 January 2024. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
- ^ Pete Alander (29 December 2023). "Dead by April julkaisee The Affliction -albumin 26.1.2024" (in Finnish). Metalliluola. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
- ^ "Madder Mortem tease new LP". Sputnikmusic. 16 November 2023. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
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- ^ "Artillery - New Guitarist Introduced". Metal Storm. 15 December 2023. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
- ^ "PER WIBERG – The Serpent's Here Album Out In February, Title Track Streaming". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 3 November 2023. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
- ^ Larry Petro (13 December 2023). "CRAZY LIXX Unveil New Compilation Album Two Shots At Glory". KNAC.com. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ "IHSAHN To Release New, Self-Titled Album In February". Blabbermouth.net. 16 November 2023. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
- ^ "AMARANTHE To Release 'The Catalyst' Album Next February". Blabbermouth.net. 4 August 2023. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
- ^ "BORKNAGAR To Release Fall Album In February; "Summits" Visualizer Streaming Now". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 15 December 2023. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
- ^ Olaf Alexander Styrmoe (23 February 2024). "Hjerteslag – Betonglandskap". Under Dusken. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
- ^ Keith Clement (2 December 2023). "BLIND CHANNEL RELEASE NEW SINGLE "DIE ANOTHER DAY" (FEAT. RØRY)". Metalheads Forever. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
- ^ Laureline Tilkin (12 February 2024). "Kiuas Announces New EP Release 'Samooja: Pyhiinvaellus'". Tuonela Magazone. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ "NIKLAS SUNDIN - Former DARK TRANQUILLITY Guitarist Releases Debut Solo Album Featuring Unique Hand-Drawn Cover Artwork; Promo Video". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 5 March 2024. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ "NECROPHOBIC To Release In The Twilight Grey Album In March; "Stormcrow" Music Video Streaming Now". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 8 December 2023. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
- ^ "SONATA ARCTICA Announces 'Clear Cold Beyond' Album". Blabbermouth.net. 23 November 2023. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
- ^ "HAMFERÐ To Release New Album In March; Video Posted For First Single". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 1 February 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ George Pappas (10 March 2024). "KHOLD – new album "Du dømmes til Død" from Soulseller Records – released the latest single". Metalwar.gr. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ "Sylvaine to release new EP "Eg Er Framand" on March 22nd 2024". Grande Rock. 22 January 2024. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ "UNSHINE To Unveil Highly Anticipated Fifth Album "Karn of Burnings" In March 2024". Metal-Rules.com. 9 January 2024. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ "THE QUILL - New Album, Wheel Of Illusion, Due In March". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 19 January 2024. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
- ^ "In Vain - Put Out New Track". Metal Storm. 23 January 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- ^ "KORPIKLAANI Announces New Album 'Rankarumpu'". Blabbermouth.net. 15 December 2023. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
- ^ "Imminence To Release New Album "The Black" In April, Reveal European Tour". ThePRP. 23 February 2024. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
- ^ "TÝR To Release Battle Ballads Album In April; "Axes" Music Video Available Now". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 6 February 2024. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ "Loch Vostok to release new studio album "Opus Ferox II – Mark of the Beast" on April 19th 2024". Grande Rock. 9 February 2024. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
- ^ "Aineen ja Ajan Messu". Music Finland]. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ "DARKTHRONE Announces New Album 'It Beckons Us All'". Blabbermouth.net. 14 March 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
- ^ "GOTHMINISTER - Pandemonium II: The Battle Of The Underworlds Details Revealed". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 16 February 2024. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ "ANETTE OLZON To Release Rapture Album In May; "Heed The Call" Lyric Video Streaming". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 22 February 2024. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ "PAIN To Release I Am Album In May; Watch "Go With The Flow" Music Video Now". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 8 March 2024. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
- ^ "My sophomore album, JOYRIDE, is yours the 24th of May! Pinch meeeee!!!". Retrieved 24 April 2024 – via Instagram.
- ^ "TRAIL OF TEARS Return After More Than 10 Years With Winds Of Disdain EP". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 10 January 2024. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ Greg Kennelty (17 April 2024). "CANDLEMASS Announces Live Album Featuring Epicus Doomicus Metallicus & Nightfall Performances". Metal Injection. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
- ^ "APOCALYPTICA Enlists METALLICA's ROBERT TRUJILLO For 'Plays Metallica Vol. 2' Album". Blabbermouth.net. 23 February 2024. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
- ^ "EVERGREY Announces New Album, 'Theories Of Emptiness'". Blabbermouth.net. 11 April 2024. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ "ILLDISPOSED Announce New Album And Share First Single "Spitting Your Pain"". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 15 April 2024. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
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- ^ Keslassy, Elsa (11 June 2021). "'Hansel & Gretel' Helmer Tommy Wirkola Teams With Charades For Animated Musical 'Spermageddon' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (19 January 2024). "Netflix Snaps Up Sundance Doc 'Ibelin' From 'The Painter And The Thief' Helmer Benjamin Ree". Deadline. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ SVT Nyheter (23 January 2024). "Rednex-sångaren Anders Sandberg är död". SVT Nyheter (in Swedish). Retrieved 24 January 2024.
- ^ "Lillebjørn Nilsen er død". NRK. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ Francisco Salazar (6 February 2024). "Obituary: Soprano Riikka Hakola Dies at 61". Operawire. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ "Jussi Raittinen on kuollut". yle (in Finnish). 14 February 2024. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
- ^ "Georg Riedel död – blev 90 år gammal". Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ "Ulf Georgsson har avlidit". Danslogen (in Swedish). 24 March 2024. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ^ "Urkutaiteilija Kalevi Kiviniemi on kuollut". Yle Uutiset (in Finnish). 4 April 2024. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ Sunniva Nerbøberg, Ola Mjaaland (7 April 2024). "Artisten Dutty Dior er død". NRK (in Norwegian). Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ Joukanen, Toni. "Muusikko ja säveltäjä Kaj Chydenius on kuollut" (in Finnish). Yle. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ^ "Renowned pianist Fujiko Hemming dies at 92". Kyodo News. 1 May 2024. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ Määttänen, Juuso. "Teatteriohjaaja Kaisa Korhonen on kuollut" (in Finnish). Helsingin Sanomat. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
- ^ Dagne Groven Myhren (in Norwegian)