The coronavirus pandemic across the world is taking a toll on musicians who need to connect with their audiences. The Forumist meets several leading Swedish singers to find out they are coping with the lock down.

In an upside-down world, the misfits wear the crowns, the meek have finally conquered what is rightfully theirs and the air is breathable once and for all. Esther and HOLY, two Stockholm musical thermometers, share their views of the world as it is and as it will hopefully be.

The career of BRIT Award-winning singer Ella Eyre has accelerated rapidly since her series of hugely successful singles and her 2015 album Feline. But, like all experienced artists, she has already discovered the rewards of a good mindset and what it takes to keep her creativity in the long term.

Jocke Åhlund’s multiple bands and projects and Blenda’s genre-defying tracks and burgeoning label are only some indication of their creative output. The Forumist caught up with them to talk about their ambition, artistry and drive

For Sharon Van Etten, the times might be a-changin’, but she seems to have figured out just what she’s looking for. The former folk singer-songwriter has been reborn and found herself straddling the worlds of music, acting and parenting.