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A Decade of Scandipop

A Decade of Scandipop

Friday, February 12, 2010

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Scan Magazine’s music fanatic Karl Batterbee takes a look back at the decade gone by in Scan pop hits. Who makes his list of nougthies’ greatest export hits? Find out below where you can also take a glimpse into the Scandinavian pop future!

EUROPE: THE FINAL COUNTDOWN IS RESET

EUROPE: THE FINAL COUNTDOWN IS RESET

Friday, February 12, 2010

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If you have never heard The Final Countdown, you have to visit planet Earth more often - and in particular Europe! The band’s Keyboard Intro is one of rock history's most iconic creations ever. Scan Magazine talks to Europe’s singer Joey Tempest about the band’s wild heydays in the 80s, their successful new album Last Look at Eden and the forthcoming UK tour.

Agnes Carlsson: “I want my songs to inspire people to have fun and dance”

Agnes Carlsson: “I want my songs to inspire people to have fun and dance”

Saturday, December 19, 2009

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For someone who has enjoyed tremendous success in her home country and is only just embarking on an international career, Agnes Carlsson - or simply Agnes as she is known in the UK - is remarkably relaxed and down to earth. In fact, it is hard to notice her slim figure, tucked up in a huge armchair at the trendy London Hospital Club where Scan Magazine meets her.

IS IT JUST ME…

Fri, Feb 12, 2010

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IS IT JUST ME…

is it just me... Who has noted the huge change in our collective approach to crazes? It used to be that fads were strictly reserved for youngsters. From Elvis, over disco, to 80s MTV, new trends were solely directed at adolescents, considered the only ones hip and happening enough to go along with a new craze any responsible adult would dismiss as silly. That has changed significantly. In today’s world we’re all teenagers.

Bye, bye fatty

Fri, Feb 12, 2010

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Bye, bye fatty

It happens every year: the cold winter months take you by surprise and you need extra fuel to keep you warm. Then the festive season comes around and, suddenly, you have a whole spare tyre around your waist that not only keeps you cosy and warm but also wobbles in a funny way when you walk. Before you know it, people are calling you “lardy boy” (even to your face) and you know it is time to bring out the dreaded scales.

Hummel – karma, team spirit and fashion!

Fri, Feb 12, 2010

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Hummel – karma, team spirit and fashion!

Hummel, the oldest sportswear brand in the world, is definitely not resting on its laurels. The brand’s characteristic colourful, chevron-marked clothing keeps being renewed and re-used and with great success. This year Hummel Kids Clothing is launching in the UK as the brand’s popularity keeps growing.

G.A.D. – Let Gute Art & Design bring out the Scandinavian in you

Fri, Feb 12, 2010

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G.A.D. – Let Gute Art & Design bring out the Scandinavian in you

Swedish furniture and design is a worldwide phenomenon, recognised mainly for providing the best in value for money solutions. However, Swedish artisanship is also strongly represented by designers and furniture manu­facturers who firmly believe in solid materials, traditional carpentry and custom-made, fully-finished pieces that stand the test of time. A business that goes the extra mile and embodies these aspects is G.A.D., a Swedish company situated on the island of Gotland in the Baltic Sea.

Prince Eugens Waldemarsudde – Stockholm’s crown jewel

Fri, Dec 18, 2009

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Prince Eugens Waldemarsudde – Stockholm’s crown jewel

Prince EugensWaldemarsudde is no ordinary museum, but rather “a unique combination of a royal home, exquisite exhibitions and enchanting gardens,” says Museum Director Elsebeth Welander- Berggren. Located on the island of Djurgården, this stunning estate was once home to Prince Eugen (1865-1947), the son of King Oscar II.

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