2014 in Swedish music
The following is a list of notable events and releases of the year 2014 in Swedish music.
Events
February
1 – The Melodifestivalen first semi-final took place. The three next semi-finals was executed on February 8, 15, and 22.March
1 – The Melodifestivalen second chance took place on March 1.8 – Final of the Melodifestivalen was on March 8, 2014. Sanna Nielsen's song "Undo (Sanna Nielsen song)" won the competition.April
28 – Swedes Max Martin, Ilya Salmanzadeh and Shellback produced "Problem" by Ariana Grande and Iggy Azalea.May
9 – Gamlestaden Jazzfestival started in Gothenburg.June
26 – The 2nd Bråvalla Festival opened near Norrköping.July
5 – Ghost (Swedish band) performed at the European Sonisphere Festival at Knebworth Park, Knebworth, England.Album and singles releases
February
4 – Years by Markku Ounaskari / Kari Heinilä / Lena Willemark / Anders Jormin.March
3 – Truth Serum EP by Tove Lo, her album released on March 3. The album speaks about a love and personal story.7 – Behind The Sun by Motorpsycho with Reine Fiske.12 – Kent released La Belle Epoque on March 12.28 – Momento Magico by guitarist Ulf Wakenius.31 – My Silver Lining single by First Aid Kit, a folk-pop song.April
30 – Tigerdrottningen, the eleventh studio album by Kent, was released on April 30.May
13 – Hail the Apocalypse by the band Avatar is scheduled for release.June
10 – Stay Gold the third album by First Aid Kit was released in the United States.Unknown date
#G – Hidros6 Knockin' by Mats Gustafsson & NU Ensemble.
Deaths
; February11 – Alice Babs, Swedish singer and actress.; July24 – Christian Falk, record producer and musician.
; October11 – Mats Rondin, cellist and conductor.