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Lykke Li

Lykke Li

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Born Li Lykke Timotej Zachrisson in 1986 in Ystad, raised between Sweden, Portugal, Morocco and Nepal. Her debut Youth Novels (2008) and Wounded Rhymes (2011) established her as one of Sweden's most distinctive indie voices. Known for blending minimalist production with raw emotional vulnerability across albums like I Never Learn (2014) and So Sad So Sexy (2018).

Did you know?

Grew up nomadically between Sweden, Portugal, Morocco and Nepal before settling in Los Angeles — her rootless upbringing shaped music that belongs nowhere and everywhere at once

Quick facts

OriginYstad
Genre
indie popdream popalternative
Active2007–

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Last updated: 2026-06-18
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