Kristian Matsson (b. 1983) from Leksand, Dalarna. Internationally acclaimed as one of his generation's strongest singer-songwriters — often compared to early Bob Dylan. Albums: Shallow Grave (2008), The Wild Hunt (2010), There's No Leaving Now (2012), Dark Bird Is Home (2015), I Love You. It's a Fever Dream. (2019).
The kid from Leksand compared to early Bob Dylan — and almost as famous for it. His raw, fingerpicked folk from the heart of Dalarna proved you don't need a band to fill a festival stage