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Hästpojken is a Swedish pop-rock group from Gothenburg.[1] The origin of the name Hästpojken (literally horseboy in Swedish) remains a mystery.
Hästpojken | |
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 Hästpojken during Sommarkrysset in Stockholm in 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Gothenburg, Sweden |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2007-present |
| Labels | Roxy Recordings |
| Members | Martin Elisson Adam Bolméus Nico Janco Oscar Wallblom Karl Ander |
| Past members | Lars Malmros Pontus Tenggren Joel Alme |
The band was founded in 2007 and originally consisted of Martin Elisson, vocalist from Bad Cash Quartet, Adam Bolméus, guitarist also from the same band and Lars Malmros (Pop-Lars) drummer from Broder Daniel. This line-up released the band's debut album Caligula in 2008. Elisson and Bolmeus would write most of materials. 2010 saw the follow-up album Från där jag ropar after which Lars Malmros left the band. The band would see many changes in the line-up. The band's third album is En magisk tanke released in 2013.[2] In 2014, Hästpojken played with Göteborgs symfoniker.[3] The band is preparing a new album for release in 2015.[2][4]
In 2014, Hästpojken was nominated as "best group" during P3 Guld awards.[1]
Members
edit- Martin Elisson — Lead Vocals
- Adam Bolméus — Guitar and backing vocals
- Oscar Wallblom — Bass and backing vocals
- Nico Janco — Drums
- Matti Ollikainen — Piano
- Karl Ander — Guitar, Keyboard and backing vocals
Former members
edit- Lars Malmros — drums, percussion (2007-2008)
- Joel Alme — Bass, backing vocals (2007-2008)
- Pontus Tenggren - (????-2010)
Stand-ins during live tours
edit- Stefan Sporsén — Piano
- Henrik Lindén — Bass and backing vocals
Discography
editAlbums
edit| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWE [5] | |||
| 2008 | Caligula | 15 | |
| 2010 | Från där jag ropar | 7 | |
| 2013 | En magisk tanke | 5 | |
| 2018 | Hästpojken är död | 20 [6] |
Singles
edit| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWE [5] | |||
| 2009 | "Gitarrer & bas, trummor & hat" | 32 |
- Others (non-charting)
- 2007: "Shane MacGowan"
- 2008: "Caligula"
- 2008: "Här har du ditt liv"
- 2010: "Jag e jag"
- 2012: "Samma himlar"
- 2013: "Sommarvin"
References
edit- ^ a b Gothenburg Symfoniker website: Popical - Hästpojken (in Swedish)
- ^ a b Nöjesguiden: HÄSTPOJKEN VÄXER UPP (in Swedish)
- ^ Göteborgs-Posten: Hästpojken | Stenhammarsalen, fredag (in Swedish)
- ^ Blixten: Hästpojken (in Swedish)
- ^ a b "Hästpojken — Swedish Charts". swedishcharts.com/ Hung Medien.
- ^ "Sverigetopplistan – Sveriges Officiella Topplista". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 27 April 2018. Click on "Veckans albumlista".