Warner Chappell Music Scandinavia has signed Swedish singer-songwriter Lykke Li.
The deal will focus on her sixth studio album, The Afterparty. Recorded in Stockholm with a 17-piece string orchestra, The Afterparty will be released on May 8. The lead single Lucky Again is out now.
Since her debut with Youth Novels in 2008, Lykke Li has become one of Sweden’s best known musical exports. Her career has seen her collaborate with artists including Drake, Mark Ronson and U2, and her music has been streamed billions of times globally.
“The signing reinforces WCM Scandinavia’s commitment to championing the region's most iconic voices,” said a statement.
Lykke Li is a generational talent who has consistently pushed the boundaries of pop music
Lars Karlsson
While the deal is focused on the new album cycle and does not include her back catalogue, the WCM team will work closely with Lykke Li’s management to maximise opportunities for the new record across sync, digital and international markets.
Lars Karlsson, managing director, Warner Chappell Music Scandinavia, said: “Lykke Li is a generational talent who has consistently pushed the boundaries of pop music, not just in the Nordics but on the global stage. We are thrilled to be working with her during this pivotal chapter of her career. The Afterparty is a bold, uncompromising, and deeply cinematic body of work, and we look forward to providing the creative and administrative support to ensure it reaches its full potential worldwide.”
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