Loney, Dear: Difference between revisions

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous edit
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
Reverted good faith edits by Nilsemil (talk): Cop[yright issue re https://genius.com/artists/Loney-dear. (TW)
Emil has released a new LP in 2024, as well as three new singles, under a new record label
 
(21 intermediate revisions by 17 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Short description|Pseudonym of Swedish singer-songwriter Emil Svanängen}}
{{BLP refimprove|date=March 2020}}
{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians -->
{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians -->
| name = Loney, Dear
| name = Loney dear
| image = Loney dear mg 6600.jpg
| image = Loney dear mg 6600.jpg
| caption = Loney, Dear at the [[Eurockéennes]] 2007
| caption = Loney Dear at the [[Eurockéennes]] 2007
| image_size = <!-- Only for images narrower than 220 pixels -->
| image_size = <!-- Only for images narrower than 220 pixels -->
| background = group_or_band
| background = group_or_band
| alias =
| alias =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1979|03|29}}
⚫
| origin = [[Jönköping]], [[Sweden]]
| genre = [[Indie (music)|Indie]], [[Pop music|Pop]]
| origin = [[Jönköping]], Sweden
⚫
| genre = [[Indie music|Indie]], [[Pop music|pop]]
| years_active = 2003–present
| years_active = 2003–present
| label = Dear John <small>(Sweden)</small> <br/>[[Sub Pop]] <small>(U.S.)</small> <br/>[[Polyvinyl Record Co.]]
| label = Dear John <small>(Sweden)</small> <br/>[[Sub Pop]] <small>(US)</small> <br/>[[Polyvinyl Record Co.]] <br/>[[Real World Records]]
| associated_acts =
| associated_acts =
| website = [http://www.loneydear.com/ loneydear.com]
| website = [http://www.loneydear.com/ loneydear.com]
| current_members = Emil Svanängen
| current_members = Emil Svanängen
| past_members =
| past_members =
}}
}}


'''Loney, Dear''' is the [[pseudonym]] of Swedish [[singer-songwriter]] and multi-instrumentalist Emil Svanängen. He has self-released four albums of music in his native [[Sweden]]. His first major release came in February, 2007 in the U.S. when [[Sub Pop]] re-issued his album ''[[Loney, Noir]]''.
'''Loney Dear''' is the [[pseudonym]] of Swedish singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Emil Svanängen (born March 26, 1979). He has self-released four albums of music in his native [[Sweden]]. His first major release came in February, 2007 in the U.S. when [[Sub Pop]] re-issued his album ''[[Loney, Noir]]''.


==History==
==History==
Emil Svanängen self-released his first album, ''The Year of River Fontana'', in 2003. Recorded in the basement of his parents' home in [[Jönköping]] with a minidisk microphone and a home computer, released on home-made [[CD-R]]s, and sold only through his website and at live performances. The album became popular solely on word-of-mouth. The next two years saw Svanängen record and release three more albums.
Emil Svanängen self-released his first album, ''The Year of River Fontana'', in 2003. Recorded in the basement of his parents' home in [[Jönköping]] with a minidisk microphone and a home computer, released on home-made [[CD-R]]s, and sold only through his website and at live performances. The album became popular solely on word-of-mouth. The next two years saw Svanängen record and release three more albums. Loney, Dear appeared on the song "This Boy" from [[I'm From Barcelona]]'s 2006 album ''[[Let Me Introduce My Friends]]''.


In 2006 Loney, Dear was signed by [[United States|U.S.]] record label [[Sub Pop]]. Sub Pop released Loney, Dear's fourth album, ''Loney, Noir'', on February 6, 2007.
In 2006, Loney, Dear was signed by [[United States|U.S.]] record label [[Sub Pop]]. Sub Pop released Loney, Dear's fourth album, ''Loney, Noir'', on February 6, 2007.


In 2009, Loney, Dear joined [[Andrew Bird]] as he toured to support Bird's January release of ''Noble Beast''. Loney, Dear did a Ukulele Session for the Belgian newspaper [[Le Soir]], recorded in New York.<gallery>
In 2009, Loney, Dear joined [[Andrew Bird]] as he toured to support Bird's January release of ''Noble Beast''. Loney, Dear did a Ukulele Session for the Belgian newspaper [[Le Soir]], recorded in New York.

His album ''Loney dear'' was nominated for [[IMPALA]]'s European Album of the Year Award.<ref>{{cite web |url=//impalamusic.org/content/22-acts-running-best-european-independent-album |title=22 acts in the running for best European independent album |website=Impalamusic.org |date=6 March 2018 |accessdate=6 March 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180309054152/http://impalamusic.org/content/22-acts-running-best-european-independent-album |archive-date=9 March 2018 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

In 2017, Svanängen was signed to [[Peter Gabriel]]'s [[Real World Records]]. “I am delighted that we are able to work with Loney dear, who I heard Jennie Abrahamson playing while we were on tour. I think he is an extraordinary talent and should be recognised as a great song writer. He may be Europe’s answer to Brian Wilson.” A self-titled album was released in September of that year. Real World released a 50-minute conversation between Peter and Emil

In 2021, Loney Dear released the album ''A Lantern and a Bell'' on [[Real World Records]].

<gallery>
Image:Loney dear mg 6562.jpg|Emil Svanängen
Image:Loney dear mg 6562.jpg|Emil Svanängen
Image:Loney dear mg 6604.jpg|Malin Ståhlberg
Image:Loney dear mg 6604.jpg|Malin Ståhlberg
Line 34: Line 45:
*''Citadel Band'' (2004, self-released)
*''Citadel Band'' (2004, self-released)
*''Loney, Noir'' (2005, self-released)
*''Loney, Noir'' (2005, self-released)
*''Sologne'' (2006, self-released, Something in Construction (SICNOTE 025))
*''Sologne'' (2006, self-released, Dear John/ Loney dear recordings)
*''[[Loney, Noir]]'' (re-issue) (2007, [[Sub Pop]])
*''[[Loney, Noir]]'' (re-issue) (2007, [[Sub Pop]] USA/Australia/New Zealand. [[Parlophone]] rest of world)
*''Dear John'' (2009, [[Polyvinyl Record Co.]])
*''Dear John'' (2009, Parlophone. [[Polyvinyl Record Co.]] USA)
*''Hall Music'' (2011 [[Polyvinyl Record Co.]])
*''Hall Music'' (2011, [[Polyvinyl Record Co.]])
*''Loney Dear'' (2017)
*''[[Loney Dear (album)|Loney Dear]]'' (2017, [[Real World Records]])
*''A Lantern and a Bell'' (2021, [[Real World Records]])
*Atlantis (2022, [[Real World Records]])
*''ALL THINGS GO'' (2024, [[Loney Dear Recordings]])
**


===singles===
===Singles===
*"Hulls" (2017, Real World Records)
*"Sum" (2017, Real World Records)
*"December Lilies" (2017 Woah Dad!) (later pulled due to move to Real World Records)
*"ALL THINGS GO" (2023, [[Loney Dear Recordings]])
*"PLUME" (2023, [[Loney Dear Recordings]])
*"ANIMAL" (2024, [[Loney Dear Recordings]])


==References==
*"[https://open.spotify.com/album/2HOsCl7L22hKRBcclqEhLm Hulls]" (2016, Woah Dad!)
{{Reflist}}

*"[https://open.spotify.com/track/2692l1q7M1RzOTLCkvRG0i December Lilies]" (2017 Woah Dad!)


==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons|Category:Loney, Dear|Loney, Dear}}
{{Commons category|Loney, Dear|Loney dear}}
* [http://www.loneydear.com/ Official website]
* [http://www.loneydear.com/ Official website]

Loney, Dear appeared on the song "This Boy" from [[I'm From Barcelona]]'s 2006 album ''[[Let Me Introduce My Friends]]''.


{{Authority control}}
{{Authority control}}

[[Category:Swedish indie pop groups]]
[[Category:Swedish indie pop groups]]
[[Category:Sub Pop artists]]
[[Category:Sub Pop artists]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Year of birth missing (living people)]]

Latest revision as of 14:18, 10 February 2024

Loney dear
Loney Dear at the Eurockéennes 2007
Loney Dear at the Eurockéennes 2007
Background information
Born (1979-03-29) March 29, 1979 (age 45)
OriginJönköping, Sweden
GenresIndie, pop
Years active2003–present
LabelsDear John (Sweden)
Sub Pop (US)
Polyvinyl Record Co.
Real World Records
MembersEmil Svanängen
Websiteloneydear.com

Loney Dear is the pseudonym of Swedish singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Emil Svanängen (born March 26, 1979). He has self-released four albums of music in his native Sweden. His first major release came in February, 2007 in the U.S. when Sub Pop re-issued his album Loney, Noir.

History[edit]

Emil Svanängen self-released his first album, The Year of River Fontana, in 2003. Recorded in the basement of his parents' home in Jönköping with a minidisk microphone and a home computer, released on home-made CD-Rs, and sold only through his website and at live performances. The album became popular solely on word-of-mouth. The next two years saw Svanängen record and release three more albums. Loney, Dear appeared on the song "This Boy" from I'm From Barcelona's 2006 album Let Me Introduce My Friends.

In 2006, Loney, Dear was signed by U.S. record label Sub Pop. Sub Pop released Loney, Dear's fourth album, Loney, Noir, on February 6, 2007.

In 2009, Loney, Dear joined Andrew Bird as he toured to support Bird's January release of Noble Beast. Loney, Dear did a Ukulele Session for the Belgian newspaper Le Soir, recorded in New York.

His album Loney dear was nominated for IMPALA's European Album of the Year Award.[1]

In 2017, Svanängen was signed to Peter Gabriel's Real World Records. “I am delighted that we are able to work with Loney dear, who I heard Jennie Abrahamson playing while we were on tour. I think he is an extraordinary talent and should be recognised as a great song writer. He may be Europe’s answer to Brian Wilson.” A self-titled album was released in September of that year. Real World released a 50-minute conversation between Peter and Emil

In 2021, Loney Dear released the album A Lantern and a Bell on Real World Records.

  • Emil Svanängen
    Emil Svanängen
  • Malin Ståhlberg
    Malin Ståhlberg

Discography[edit]

Albums[edit]

Singles[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "22 acts in the running for best European independent album". Impalamusic.org. 6 March 2018. Archived from the original on 9 March 2018. Retrieved 6 March 2018.

External links[edit]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Loney dear.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Loney,_Dear&oldid=1205826559"