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Ronia Hedlund
BornDalarna, Sweden
GenresIndie, Alternative pop
Years active2024-present
LabelsTears In Stereo

Ronia Hedlund (born June 15 1997) is a Swedish singer-songwriter from Dalarna. She blends elements of pop music with 60s psychedelic pop and 90s indie influences. Known for her melancholic and atmospheric sound, she's gained attention with her debut singles "White Flowers" and "Hell is a Bed in Your Room."

Early Life

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Ronia grew up in Dalarna, where her exposure to local folk music shaped her musical foundation. She later attended a music school in Småland, which helped her develop her unique songwriting.

Career

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Ronia's music merges modern pop influences with alternative indie and psychedelic pop. According to a[1]'GAFFA[2]' article, her music combines emotional intensity with a surreal, dreamy style and is described as "Melancholy on steroids" by the music magazine. Her[3]PSL interview on SVT emphasized how her decision to embrace honesty in her music marked a turning point in her career.

Having her first show and live debut at the roof top venue Pelago[4] in Stockholm had her gaining attention from the industry and landed her a spot as the opening act for Swedish artist Amanda Bergman on her tour, performing on the following shows.

  • Trädgården, Stockholm on September 11, 2024
  • Gävle Konserthus, Gävle on November 22, 2024[5]
  • Magasinet, Falun on November 23, 2024[6]

As well as the showcase festival Debaser Selects[7] in Stockholm.

Influences

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She cites artists like The Verve, Mazzy Star, and The Sundays as major influences, alongside traditional folk music.

Discography

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  • Singles:
  • White Flowers[8]
  • Hell is a Bed in Your Room[9]

References

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  1. ^ "Magasinet". gaffa.se (in Swedish). Retrieved 2024-10-25.
  2. ^ "Magasinet". gaffa.se.
  3. ^ Sweden, Sveriges Television AB, Stockholm. PSL – När Ronia vågade vara ärlig ändrades allt (in Swedish). Retrieved 2024-10-25 – via www.svtplay.se.{{cite AV media}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ "Ronia - LIVE". Pelago.
  5. ^ "Amanda Bergman". www.gavlekonserthus.se (in Swedish). Retrieved 2024-10-25.
  6. ^ "Amanda Bergman - Magasinet Falun". magasinetfalun.se (in Swedish). 2022-11-23. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
  7. ^ "Debaser Selects". www.debaser.se.
  8. ^ "Spotify". open.spotify.com.
  9. ^ "Spotify". open.spotify.com.
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  1. ^ "SUSTAINABLE — ronia". SUSTAINABLE. Retrieved 2024-10-25.