James Righton on putting together ABBA’s new live band: “They had to be as good as the originals”

Dave Grohl has said that he is open to playing live with ABBA, while also revealing that he “wept like a baby” when he heard the group’s recent comeback single.The Swedish band released two tracks earlier this month to preview their long-awaited new album ‘Voyage’, which is set for release on November 5, and their upcoming “digital” residency in London, which begins in May 2022.Speaking to BBC News this week, Grohl – who has previously cited ABBA as an influence – was asked for his reaction to

Little Boots returns with her new single ‘Silver Balloons’, the singer-songwriter has spoken to NME about how joining ABBA‘s new live band helped shape her upcoming material.The Swedish pop legends returned earlier this month, announcing details of a “revolutionary” and immersive new live show called ‘Voyage’ along with a new 10-track album of the same name and the first two singles from it.The ‘Voyage’ live show will see a “digital” version of ABBA performing alongside a 10-piece live band (put

Avicii have announced details around a new documentary focusing on the life and music of the late Swedish producer.As reported by Billboard, the film, set for release in 2023, will feature “newly produced material” as well as behind-the-scenes footage, interviews with family, friends and colleagues, archival clips and interviews with Avicii – real name Tim Bergling – himself.While the film’s titled is yet to be revealed, a statement to Billboard describes it as an insight into the “music and the

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The Weeknd has teased what appears to be new music with Swedish House Mafia.Abel Tesfaye took to his Instagram account to post two snippets of audio and tagged the dance band.The short clips feature the lyrics: “Like a moth to a flame,” before a message flashes up saying “to be continued”.

Sept. 7 on FX The latest Ryan Murphy show dramatizes the infamous impeachment of President Bill Clinton in 1998 (starring Clive Owen as Bill) and Monica Lewinsky’s role in the saga (starring Beanie Feldstein as Monica).

ABBA’s “revolutionary” new live show ‘Voyage‘ have spoken to NME about the creation of the concert, the chemistry of the band and how long we might expect it to run for.The Swedish pop legends returned last week, announcing details of an immersive new live show called ‘Voyage’ along with a new 10-track album of the same name and the first two singles from it.The ‘Voyage’ live show will see a “digital” version of ABBA performing alongside a 10-piece live band (put together with the help of

Jon Burlingame editor“Black Panther” was an international cultural phenomenon and the Marvel movie’s Oscar-winning score, by Swedish composer Ludwig Göransson, was equally as thrilling for its unique blend of African influences, traditional orchestra and modern production techniques.On Friday, Saturday and Sunday (Sept.

Little Boots and Klaxons’ James Righton have revealed that they will be taking up roles as part of the backing band for Abba’s ‘Voyage’ live show next year. Righton also had a hand in finding the other eight members of the group, who will back the virtual version of the Swedish pop legends.“I had an incredible/fun/magical/surreal time helping Benny and Bjorn find the ten-piece band for the reunion”, wrote Righton on Instagram.

Klaxons, has revealed his role in helping ABBA form their ten-piece reunion band.Righton – who recently dropped a new single of his own, the Soulwax-assisted ‘Release Party’ – shared the tidbit on Instagram over the weekend, posting a photo of himself and ABBA member Benny Andersson working together in a Swedish studio.“I had an incredible/fun/magical/surreal time helping Benny and Bjorn find the 10 piece band for the reunion,” he wrote in the photo’s caption.

Little Boots has revealed that she will perform as part of ABBA‘s upcoming ‘Voyage’ concerts in London.The Swedish pop icons announced the “revolutionary” live experience last week (September 2), while also sharing their first new songs in 40 years: ‘I Still Have Faith In You’ and ‘Don’t Shut Me Down’.Beginning next May, the special live shows will present a “digital” version of ABBA (not holograms) performing alongside a 10-piece live band at the purpose-built 3,000-capacity ‘ABBA Arena’ at

They’re back! Forty years after going their separate ways, ABBA, the  Swedish supergroup who became a worldwide phenomenon, has reunited to release new music and to promote a long-planned virtual  concert. The band, which has sold over 400 million albums, released two new  songs on September 3 – I Still Have Faith in You, and Don’t Shut Me  Down – both of which appear on their upcoming album Voyage, set for  release on November 5. Band members Bjorn Ulvaeus, 76, Benny Andersson, 74, Anni-Frid 

ABBA is the Swedish group responsible for some of the most timeless songs in pop — "Mamma Mia," "Dancing Queen," and "Gimmie! Gimmie! Gimmie!" to name just a few — and they're officially back after a 40-year break.

ABBA have announced a brand-new album titled Voyage, their first studio record in 39 years.

ABBA fans have been reacting to the news that the Swedish pop giants have returned with two new songs – both of which will feature on a new album – and a “revolutionary” concert experience.Earlier this evening (September 2), the band announced ‘ABBA: Voyage’ – a full new album and their first new music in over 40 years which will be released on November 5 on Universal Music.To accompany the news, ABBA – comprising Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, Agnetha Fältskog and Anni-Frid “Frida” Lyngstad –

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