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Born in Sweden, Lykke Li’s cool brand of electronic dream pop is decidedly Scandinavian, and bears a faint resemblance to that other Nordic music goddess Björk. In Lykke Li's music the synthesizers are like shimmering fjords, and the violins and cellos like ice-capped mountain peaks. However, it’s Lykke Li’s voice -- a soprano -- that has the range of a cinematic Nordic vista and his force of her music. Lykke Li dropped her debut album, Youth Novels, in 2008. In 2009, the singer-songwriter won the Meteor Music Award for Best International Artist. Lykke Li released her sophomore album, Wounded Rhymes, in 2011; featuring an innovative mix of tribal beats, skittering keyboards and sultry yet haunting, pop noir-style vocals, the album landed on many music critics' lists for best albums of 2011, including the New York Times and Rolling Stone.

Lykke Li is as famous for her eclectic concerts as she is her unusual soundscapes. Equipped with nothing but a drum kit, guitar, bass, and a necklace made of percussive instruments, Lykke Li’s simple stage set-up – as minimal as a Swedish landscape in winter -- has been electrifying ticket buyers since her meteoric rise to fame in 2009. She has a massive global fan base that follows her tours all over the world. She has played big-name outdoor concert festivals like Glastonbury, Lollapaloooza, and Coachella, and has appeared on Last Call with Carson Daily and the Late Show with David Letterman. The song “Get Some” has been featured on TV programs like Hawaii Five-O and Pretty Little Liars, and "I Follow Rivers" was highlighted on Glee. The Magician Remix of “I Follow Rivers,” however, is a runaway club hit in Europe, peaking at No. 1 in Romania and No. 2 in Ireland.

Reviews

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 based on 27 reviews
  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Lykke Li plays Toronto's Sound Academy

    by Downtime on 2011-11-17Sound Academy - Toronto

    A big space that inhibits intimacy, the Sound Academy - through my experiences - houses some of the most uninspiring shows becoming fun only with the consumption of large amounts of alcohol.This being said, I was surprised with Lykke Li's ability to own the stage and crowd in such an inspiring and captivating way. I had gone with my girlfriend, and was only familiar with a handful of songs ( I Follow Rivers, Little Bit, I Know Places, the song about being a prostitue) which were all performed well; the faster jams got the crowd dancing, while the slower acoustic songs were about swaying, head nodding, and leaning on your boyfriend's arm - my personal favourite. Tying these songs together, I was really impressed with the feeling of a continually growing set list. Lykke Li didn't just play her songs, she performed them. The use of light, smoke, and minimal stage decor created a simple, but visually apealling performance and coupled nicely with her set list. The profiles of her band appeared as rock 'n' roll apparitions, - the physical incarnations of Sound - head banging, or swaying with us as Lykke Li moved about them uninhibited A young woman swelling with a creative and artistic spirit, Lykke Li infected the Sound Academy with her high-energy. Her presence was missed as soon as she left the stage.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Lykke Li is amazing!!

    by sunshine25 on 2011-11-17Sound Academy - Toronto

    Even though the set was short, she is an amazing artist and the show was definetly worth seeing!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Lykke Li + First Aid Kit = Bliss

    by JamesK on 2011-11-17Sound Academy - Toronto

    The concert was absolutely amazing, it was definitely worth 3 hour wait for the front row view. First Aid Kit was a great opening act, they were a folk duo (and sisters) and had amazing voices. With the mood being so melow and easy going, it was the perfect setup for Lykke Li. Lykkie Li was everything that was expected - her moves, her looks and her voice was indescribable. The use of her surroundings was more than admirable; she incorporated the speakers, the many curtains as well as the introduction of a megaphone for the performance of Youth Knows No Pain. A concert that should be attended if at all possible.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    by Anonymous on 2011-11-17Sound Academy - Toronto

    Amazing!! I loved every minute of this concert. Lykke Li just has so much stage presence, and her voice is just heaven to my ears. Definitely go see her if she's in your town, you won't regret it!

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    amazing music and even more amazing preformance

    by britj on 2011-05-24Métropolis - Montreal

    Hauntingly beautiful preformance. Lights, smoke, lots of bass and amazing songs; what more could you ask for?

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Lykke Li + Miike Snow = Fantastic Show

    by onetwo on 2009-08-24Sound Academy - Toronto

    Best show I have ever seen at the Sound Academy, great presence, really got the crowd moving. Loved that both the opening band and headliner were so entertaining and talented. Wait between sets was a bit long, but well worth it as the show was unforgettable.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Lykke Li and Miike Snow . Unforgettable!

    by SSFF on 2009-08-16Sound Academy - Toronto

    Both Lykke Li and Miike Snow where fantastic! They played really well individually and together. The wait was long but worth it, a high energy show with lots of spirit.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Lykke Li = OFF THE HOOK

    by kwseandsun on 2009-08-11Sound Academy - Toronto

    Her show was so amazing! Her band and her were so tight! She sounded amazing live and those covers she did.... SPEACHLESS!!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    This girl is awesome

    by sveee on 2009-08-10Sound Academy - Toronto

    One of my top three concerts I have ever been too! Lykke Li is AMAZING! My only complaint was the almost half hour wait between the opening act (Miike Snow) and her set. It was worth the wait though :)

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    LYKKE LI - SIMPLY AMAZING!

    by LovinLykkeLi on 2009-08-10Sound Academy - Toronto

    LYKKE was beautiful and vibrant... So much energy and emotion from this talented young woman. I loved this concert and had a great time. I was not a fan of the opening acts but well worth it to see Lykke.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Best part of the concert

    by pablito on 2009-08-10Sound Academy - Toronto

    The best of part of Likke Li's concert was the opening act: Miike Snow!

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    LYKKI LI is the sickest chick!!!!!!!!!!

    by Shiribeeri on 2009-08-10Sound Academy - Toronto

    This is the second Lykki concert I have been to in Toronto and I was not disappointed. I loved the first one so much my friends and I were planning to take a trip to New Jersey just to see her again, so when we found out she was coming back to Toronto, we were ecstatic!!! The second time around it was clear that she has grown a lot and is much more confident with her performance. Most of my pictures came out blurry because she literally did not stop moving her body to the beat which is what I love most about her and her music. When she gets on stage and pulses to every beat, it is unbelievably contagious and all around me everyone was mimicking her moves. Mike Snow was a fantastic addition to the show and their rendition of Knocked up blew my mind! I 1000000% recommend anyone and everyone to go to her next show, I know I will!!!!!!!!!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    My first lykke li show

    by Beckyfm on 2009-08-10Sound Academy - Toronto

    Amazing! great energy, amazing stage presence, and passion. If you want to see raw talent, someone who's voice is pure and sounds the EXACT same on album and live go see lykke li.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Lykke Li & Miike Snow& Katie Stelmanis

    by Sukha on 2009-08-10Sound Academy - Toronto

    The venue was perfect and the artists were fabulous. I definitely reccomend seeing any show at the Sound Academy.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    first band was crap

    by teenug on 2009-08-10Sound Academy - Toronto

    the first band sucked...everything else was good times!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Looove Lykke Li

    by jordeez on 2009-08-10Sound Academy - Toronto

    Incrediable! Lykke Li is unreal live...she really knows how to put on a show. :D

  • Rating: 1 out of 5

    Meh

    by London1984 on 2009-08-10Sound Academy - Toronto

    Took forever for Lykke Li to come on stage, performances before her were sub par. I ended up leaving early.