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The Sounds

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Formed in Helsingborg in 1999. Internationally successful, particularly in the US. Albums: Living in America (2003), Dying to Say This to You (2006), Crossing the Rubicon (2009), Something to Die For (2011). Hits: 'Living in America', 'Tony the Beat', 'Painted by Numbers'. Topped several American indie charts with their new wave-influenced sound.

Did you know?

Helsingborg's new wave export that took the US indie scene by storm — 'Living in America' became an anthem on American college radio despite being sung by Swedes

Quick facts

OriginHelsingborg
Genre
indie rocknew waveelectropop rock
Active1999–

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Last updated: 2026-06-18
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