WATCH: ”Sadness is a Blessing” by Lykke Li
Directed by Tarik Saleh (Metropia) and stars actor, Stellan Skarsgård (Good Will Hunting, Mamma Mia).
Christ. That was intense.
Hearing Lykke say that sadness is her boyfriend reminded me of CSS and how music is their boyfriend. Cheer up, Charlie. Ok now, let’s all put back the happy in life and watch this.
WATCH: “Possibility” by Lykke Li
This is beautiful. I can’t get over how much the song strikes me despite its simplicity. Perfect video with the song.
Lykke Li, Possibility
From Lykke Li herself:
Here you go, Internet.
The first live performance EVER of this song:
An homage to an idea lost in the fire.
Fortunately for us all, two camera men happened to be lurking in the shadows while me and my band got our groove on for the first time since we recorded it.
Why the wait one might think? Well, me as well as other things had to dwell and change shapes for a while but now… Winter became spring. There is hope again!Enjoy.Much love.
DOWNLOAD: “Change of Heart (Rakamonie Remix)” by El Perro Del Mar (right click, save as)
Wow theres been a whole lot of Swedish love on Beatcakes today. El Perro Del Mar is releasing an album in March titled Love is Not Pop and has a whole lot of help from other Swedes to promote. This Rakamonie remix is the one featuring Robyn - it’s a bit synthed and sped up but still minimalistic. I prefer Robyn’s remix to the original and have thus posted it here. Meanwhile, check out the video for a refreshing acoustic version of “Change of Heart” featuring Sarah Assbring on the guitar, harmonizing with Lykke Li. Quite beautiful and simplistic.
By the way, totally miss seeing new Lykke Li acoustic renderings in bathrooms, Stockholm streets, etc. This also feels appropriate to bring up the last time that Lykke Li did an acoustic set of videos with Sarah Assbring. Make sure to watch the Lykke Li x El Perro Del Mar versions of “Dance Dance Dance” and “After Laughter Comes Tears” (I like that version better than the recording).
WATCH: “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?” by Lykke Li
Oh hey Lykke - long time no see. Seems like her new music is going really into a minimalistic direction as evidenced by her cover of “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow”. Great soulful rendition though.
