Tag: Andy Sloan-Vincent

First-Ever Stockholm Music Week Celebrates the Industry’s Present and Future

April 30, 2026

A performer on stage

Between April 22-29, the first inaugural Stockholm Music Week brought together thought leaders and partners across industries including music, tech, government, and academia, with the shared goal of continuing to shine light on Sweden’s music scene and the impact it has around the world.

The international initiative served as a hub for expert-led panels, fan events, artist talks, and more, all celebrating Sweden’s creative legacy while looking ahead toward its future.  

Adding to the excitement, Spotify released the Swedish Loud & Clear report, timed to coincide with the week’s agenda. The annual report showed that in 2025, artists in Sweden generated nearly 2 billion kronor (over USD $214 million) in royalties, nearly double the amount earned in 2018. 

Learn more about our findings on our Loud & Clear website and read on for our recap of Stockholm Music Week.

Celebrating 20 years with fans and artists

Spotify was founded in Stockholm 20 years ago, and as part of our anniversary celebrations, the 1,700 top listeners of Swedish artists Boko Yout, Agnes, Lykke Li, and Sebastian Ingrosso were invited for an unforgettable night of live music and fandom. The event was hosted at Fållan in Stockholm, and made possible in partnership with L’Oréal brands Redken and Maybelline.

This Week on the ‘Spotify: For the Record’ Podcast, Hear From the Artists on Our RADAR

October 1, 2020

September marked six months since the launch of our global emerging-artist program, RADAR. Now, with this week’s episode of Spotify: For the Record, we go on a journey of discovery with Andy Sloan-Vincent from Spotify’s International Music Team to learn more about RADAR and the commitment to spotlighting rising talent.

The episode also dives into the music and backstories of five RADAR artists. Tune in to get to know: 

  • Japan-born, U.K.-based Rina Sawayama, who talks about navigating her Asian and queer identities in music and life.
  • Australian merci, mercy, an introspective, self-aware singer-songwriter who has released two singles since working with Spotify.
  • Young T & Bugsey, Londoners whose song “Don’t Rush” became the soundtrack to a social media sensation and propelled them to their own streaming success.
  • NYC-based J.I the Prince of N.Y, who overcame getting booed off the stage at age 15 to become a national hit, with billboards around the U.S.
  • Lous and the Yakuza, a Belgian-Congolese singer and songwriter who can record in every language from French to Spanish to Congolese—and now has an international fan base to match.  

Listen to “On the RADAR: Emerging Artists Find their Voice” here.