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Sofia Talvik
| At-a-Glance | |
| Hometown | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Genres | |
| Band Members | Sofia Talvik |
| Upcoming Shows | |
Label: Jonas Westin info@makakimusic.se +4670-497-3356; Booking: Jonas Westin info@makakimusic.se +4670-497-3356
| One-Sheet | |
| # Years Experience Performing Live: | 5 |
| # Live Perfomances Past Six-months: | 30 |
| Opener Experience: | Laura Cantrell; Maria McKee |
| Similar Artists: | Joni Mitchell; Aimee Mann |
| Performing Rights Society: | Outside US |
About the Artist
Sofia Talvik is the next rising star from Sweden. She has emerged like a lady of the forest, bringing a new interesting side to folk music. Where other artists surrender to the mainstream, Sofia makes her own paths through the musical underbrush of today.Her soft and airy music has been recognized by music lovers and critics all over the world, allowing her tour the US several times. In 2008, she became the first Swedish female singer to play the Lollapalooza festival.
2011-2013 she did an extensive tour throughout the whole of the USA on which she played over 250 shows in 37 states. 2012 she officially showcased at the International Folk Alliance Conference in Memphis, TN, and at SxSW in Austin, TX being noted by Austin Chronicle as "Of all the voices – and man, they seem to issue them at birth to Swedish women – Talvik has the most faith in hers in an “I don’t need a theatrical gimmick” kind of way.”.
Her 5th full length album "The Owls Are Not What They Seem" was released in January 2012 to much critical acclaim.
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Latest Album:
The Owls Are Not What They Seem - 2012
"Listening to her music, an otherworldly edge, surprising twists and powerful, haunting vocals make her much more than just another pretty folk-pop-acoustic performer." - Atlanta retro
“This album is exceptional” - Alright I’m Wrong
“Talvik’s gentle acoustic songs make up for any loss of sonic power and rhythmic force with a focus on the sweetly nuanced basics: endearing melodies and tasteful arrangements” - Direct Current Music blog
Achievements
Folk Winner, January 2011
February 2009 Folk
Reached 55th in Best of Pop chart in 2011. In the top 100 for 2 weeks.
Top 10 in Folk, July 2012
Top 10 in Folk, December 2010
January 2010 Folk
December 2009 Pop Videos
September 2009 Pop Videos
September 2009 Folk
June 2009 Folk
January 2009 Folk
Top 40 in Folk, August 2012
Top 40 in Folk, November 2011
Top 40 in Folk, May 2011
Top 40 in Folk, March 2011
Top 40 in Folk, February 2011
Press Coverage
Editor's pick on CD Baby by
Fresh from a powerful performance at 2008’s Lollapalooza festival, Sweden’s Sofia Talvik is now poised to conquer the States with the release of her devastatingly beautiful third album. It’s a...
Fresh from a powerful performance at 2008’s Lollapalooza festival, Sweden’s Sofia Talvik is now poised to conquer the States with the release of her devastatingly beautiful third album. It’s a...
The Owls Are Not What They Seem by
In 2008, Sweden’s Sofia Talvik put out an impressive album — Jonestown — which wowed me with its lush orchestrations and catchy, melancholic 60’s-pop songs, tunes that wouldn’t have been out of...
In 2008, Sweden’s Sofia Talvik put out an impressive album — Jonestown — which wowed me with its lush orchestrations and catchy, melancholic 60’s-pop songs, tunes that wouldn’t have been out of...
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