Linda Sundblad
Encyclopedia
Linda Caroline Sundblad (born 5 June 1981 in Lidköping
) is a Swedish
female singer, actress and model.
band Lambretta
, she experienced much success at a young age. After releasing three albums with Lambretta, she decided in Autumn 2005 to go solo.
album by Apocalyptica
, for which she sings the vocals to "Faraway Vol.2". Sundblad works currently with House music
artist Rasmus Faber; she sang for him on the single "Everything Is Alright", which was released on 22 November 2008 and on his second single "Always", which was released on 6 April 2009. Sundblad also features on Rasmus Faber's debut album "Where We Belong".
. She competed in the third semi-final on 19 February 2011 in Cloetta Center
, Linköping
with the song "Lucky You" which finished 6th and did not qualify for the final.
and Munthe plus Simonsen.
where she moderated the programme P3 Star.
Albums
Singles
with Apocalyptica
with Rasmus Faber
with Kleerup
Lidköping
Lidköping is a locality and the seat of Lidköping Municipality in Västra Götaland County, Sweden. It had 27,941 inhabitants in 2005.It is neatly situated on the southern shore of Lake Vänern and sometimes refers to itself as "Lidköping by Vänern", possibly to distinguish itself from Linköping near...
) is a Swedish
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
female singer, actress and model.
Lambretta
Dropping out of school at the age of 15 to join the pop-rock musicPop rock
Pop rock is a music genre which mixes a catchy pop style and light lyrics in its guitar-based rock songs. There are varying definitions of the term, ranging from a slower and mellower form of rock music to a subgenre of pop music...
band Lambretta
Lambretta (band)
Lambretta was a Swedish pop-rock music band that existed from 1993 till 2005.-Biography:The band started in 1993 but then without Linda doing the vocals, after some time she joined and they released their debut album Breakfast. After releasing two more albums Linda announced in late 2005 she was...
, she experienced much success at a young age. After releasing three albums with Lambretta, she decided in Autumn 2005 to go solo.
Solo
Her first solo single, "Oh Father", was released in September 2006 and her debut album, Oh My God!, a couple of months later. "Oh Father" was nominated for the Grammys. Music wise it remained silent around Linda until the second part of 2009 when the new single 2 All My Girls was released and a second album announced for March 24, 2010.Other Projects
She is also featured on the cover of the ReflectionsReflections (Apocalyptica album)
Reflections is the fourth studio album of Finnish metal band Apocalyptica, released in 2003 with a special-edition entitled Reflections Revised released in the later part of 2003 containing a DVD as well as the original album with five bonus tracks. It is the first album from the band to include...
album by Apocalyptica
Apocalyptica
Apocalyptica is a band from Helsinki, Finland, formed in 1993. The band is composed of classically trained cellists Eicca Toppinen, Paavo Lötjönen, and Perttu Kivilaakso and drummer Mikko Sirén...
, for which she sings the vocals to "Faraway Vol.2". Sundblad works currently with House music
House music
House music is a genre of electronic dance music that originated in Chicago, Illinois, United States in the early 1980s. It was initially popularized in mid-1980s discothèques catering to the African-American, Latino American, and gay communities; first in Chicago circa 1984, then in other...
artist Rasmus Faber; she sang for him on the single "Everything Is Alright", which was released on 22 November 2008 and on his second single "Always", which was released on 6 April 2009. Sundblad also features on Rasmus Faber's debut album "Where We Belong".
Melodifestivalen 2011
Linda Sundblad participated in Melodifestivalen 2011, the Swedish selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2011Eurovision Song Contest 2011
The Eurovision Song Contest 2011 was the 56th annual Eurovision Song Contest and was won by Eldar & Nigar performing "Running Scared" for Azerbaijan. The event took place in the Esprit Arena in Düsseldorf, Germany, following Germany's win in the previous year...
. She competed in the third semi-final on 19 February 2011 in Cloetta Center
Cloetta Center
Cloetta Center is an arena in Linköping, Sweden. It opened in 2004 and holds 8,500 people during sport events and 11,500 during concerts. On its opening it became the new home ice for the ice hockey team Linköpings HC, replacing Stångebro Ishall....
, Linköping
Linköping
Linköping is a city in southern middle Sweden, with 104 232 inhabitants in 2010. It is the seat of Linköping Municipality with 146 736 inhabitants and the capital of Östergötland County...
with the song "Lucky You" which finished 6th and did not qualify for the final.
Model career
Sundblad has worked since 2005 as a model, presenting L'OrealL'Oréal
The L'Oréal Group is the world's largest cosmetics and beauty company. With its registered office in Paris and head office in the Paris suburb of Clichy, Hauts-de-Seine, France, it has developed activities in the field of cosmetics...
and Munthe plus Simonsen.
Radio career
Since 8 November 2006 Sunblad has worked as a radio announcer at Sveriges RadioSveriges Radio
Sveriges Radio AB – Swedish Radio Ltd – is Sweden's national publicly funded radio broadcaster. The Swedish public-broadcasting system is in many respects modelled after the one used in the United Kingdom, and Sveriges Radio - like Sveriges Television - shares many characteristics with...
where she moderated the programme P3 Star.
Discography
Singles- Oh Father (2006, SE #1)
- Lose You (2006, SE #2)
- Back in Time (2007)
- Who (Q Boy) (2007)
- Cheat (2007)
- 2 All My Girls (2009, SE #50)
- Let's Dance (2010, SE #7)
- Perfect Nobody (2010)
- Lucky You (2011)
Albums
- Oh My God! (2006, SE #11)
- Manifest (2010)
Lambretta
Albums- Breakfast (July 1999)
- Lambretta (June 2002)
- The Fight (March 2005)
Singles
- Blow Up All My Fuses (1999)
- Absolutely Nothing (1999)
- And All The Roses (1999)
- Bimbo (April 2002)
- Creep (August 2002)
- Perfect Tonight (2002)
- Chemical (2004)
- Anything (2004)
- Kill Me (2004)
Guest Appearances
Singleswith Apocalyptica
Apocalyptica
Apocalyptica is a band from Helsinki, Finland, formed in 1993. The band is composed of classically trained cellists Eicca Toppinen, Paavo Lötjönen, and Perttu Kivilaakso and drummer Mikko Sirén...
- Faraway Vol.2 (2003)
with Rasmus Faber
- Everything Is Alright (2008)
- Always (2009)
with Kleerup
Kleerup
Andreas Kleerup, known professionally by his last name, is a Swedish record producer, drummer, and member of the Swedish group The Meat Boys, from Stockholm, Sweden. His first mainstream collaboration was as the producer of fellow Swedish artist Robyn's #1 UK single, "With Every Heartbeat", also...
- History (2009)
TV appearances
- "Sommarkrysset" (2007)
- "FörKväll" (2006–2007)
- "NyhetsmorgonNyhetsmorgonNyhetsmorgon is a Swedish morning news and talk show that airs every morning on TV4. It is similar to The Today Show. Nyhetsmorgon started airing in 1992....
" (2006–2007) - "Bingolotto" (2006)
- "Studio Virtanen" (2006)
- "Vi i femman" (2005)
- "Körslaget" (2010)
- "Allsång på Skansen" (2010)