Английская Википедия:Hästpojken
Шаблон:Refimprove Шаблон:Infobox musical artist Hästpojken is a Swedish pop-rock group from Gothenburg.[1] The origin of the name Hästpojken (literally horseboy in Swedish) remains a mystery.
The band was founded in 2007 and originally consisted of Martin Elisson, vocalist from Bad Cash Quartet, Adam Bolméus, guitarist also from the same band and Lars Malmros (Pop-Lars) drummer from Broder Daniel. This line-up released the band's debut album Caligula in 2008. Elisson and Bolmeus would write most of materials. 2010 saw the follow-up album Från där jag ropar after which Lars Malmros left the band. The band would see many changes in the line-up. The band's third album is En magisk tanke released in 2013.[2] In 2014, Hästpojken played with Göteborgs symfoniker.[3] The band is preparing a new album for release in 2015.[2][4]
In 2014, Hästpojken was nominated as "best group" during P3 Guld awards.[1]
Members
- Martin Elisson — Lead Vocals
- Adam Bolméus — Guitar and backing vocals
- Oscar Wallblom — Bass and backing vocals
- Nico Janco — Drums
- Matti Ollikainen — Piano
- Karl Ander — Guitar, Keyboard and backing vocals
Former members
- Lars Malmros — drums, percussion (2007-2008)
- Joel Alme — Bass, backing vocals (2007-2008)
- Pontus Tenggren - (????-2010)
Stand-ins during live tours
- Stefan Sporsén — Piano
- Henrik Lindén — Bass and backing vocals
Discography
Albums
Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Certification |
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SWE [5] | |||
2008 | Caligula | 15 | |
2010 | Från där jag ropar | 7 | |
2013 | En magisk tanke | 5 | |
2018 | Hästpojken är död | 20 [6] |
Singles
Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Album |
---|---|---|---|
SWE [5] | |||
2009 | "Gitarrer & bas, trummor & hat" | 32 |
- Others (non-charting)
- 2007: "Shane MacGowan"
- 2008: "Caligula"
- 2008: "Här har du ditt liv"
- 2010: "Jag e jag"
- 2012: "Samma himlar"
- 2013: "Sommarvin"
References
External links
- ↑ 1,0 1,1 Gothenburg Symfoniker website: Popical - Hästpojken Шаблон:In lang
- ↑ 2,0 2,1 Nöjesguiden: HÄSTPOJKEN VÄXER UPP Шаблон:In lang
- ↑ Göteborgs-Posten: Hästpojken | Stenhammarsalen, fredag Шаблон:In lang
- ↑ Blixten: Hästpojken Шаблон:In lang
- ↑ 5,0 5,1 Шаблон:Cite web
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite web Click on "Veckans albumlista".