I Break Horses aka Maria Lindén is another reason as to why Sweden is producing some amazing music. See The Knife/Fever Ray, Death In The Afternoon, Those Dancing Days, Lykke Li and of course- Ace of Base.

Although the vast majority of music from Sweden is quite pop based (Robyn), Maria pretty much picks up where Shoegaze left off. Or maybe, what Shoegaze would sound like now. Either or. As someone who has a borderline obsession with the Shoegaze genre, it’s artists such as Maria that keep my faith and interest in new music going. Listing the Cocteau Twins as one of her influences, how could she not create such gorgeous music.

Winter Beats is stunning. It is stunning and atmospheric. It makes you feel like you are laying on a hill watching firework. It’s such a euphoric song. I love music that is simple but sounds so big, and at times- haunting. I suppose that is why I adore I Break Horses so much amongst others.

Her debut album Hearts, is released next week. I reckon it’ll be on a par with amazing debuts this year that have come from the likes of Cults, CocknBullKid and Anna Calvi.