Sportsman (artist)
Sportsman | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Per Magnusson |
| Origin | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Genres | Pop, R&B |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | Best Fit Recordings |
Sportsman, real name Per Magnusson, is an artist, songwriter and previous singer in the Swedish band The Sonnets.[1] He has released one single and one EP on the British record label Best Fit Recordings. On 2 June 2017 Sportsman released his debut album Neverland, produced by the Swedish producer Johan Cederberg (HNNY). Sportsman's musical style is often described as R&B-pop.
Biography
[edit]In January 2013 Sportsman released his debut single Rally,[2] a duet with Linnea Jönsson, formerly the singer in Those Dancing Days. In November 2013 Sportsman released the EP Usher,[3] produced by Johan Cederberg (HNNY) and Victor Holmberg (1987). It was followed by Begin Again,[4] a cover of the Taylor Swift song with the same name. In March 2017 Sportsman announced his debut album Neverland[5] with the single Running On A Beach.[6]
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]| Year | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Neverland[7] | Best Fit Recordings |
Extended plays
[edit]| Year | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Usher | Best Fit Recordings[8] |
Singles
[edit]| Year | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Rally | Best Fit Recordings[9] |
| 2013 | Usher | Best Fit Recordings[10] |
| 2017 | Running On A Beach | Best Fit Recordings[11] |
References
[edit]- ^ "The Sonnets – Synth pop from a gang of self assured Swedes who play music and...tennis" Dazed. 10 May 2010.
- ^ "New music: Sportsman featuring Linnea Jönsson – Rally" The Guardian. 17 January 2013.
- ^ "Sportsman announces Usher EP, streams trailer video" The Line Of Best Fit. 12 November 2013.
- ^ "Sportsman has done a pensive cover of a Taylor Swift song" Pop Justice. 20 October 2014.
- ^ "Premiere: Sportsman – Running On A Beach" Wonderland Magazine. 24 March 2017
- ^ "Sportsman reveals visuals for 'Running On A Beach' – his first single from debut album Neverland." The Independent. 19 April.
- ^ "Sportsman announces debut album Neverland with the nostalgic, ‘80s-referencing “Running On A Beach”. The Line Of Best Fit. 24 March 2014.
- ^ "Hear Sportsman’s R&B-Soaked ‘Champagne’" Spin. 22 November 2013.
- ^ "Sportsman - Rally (ft. Linnea Jönsson)" Clash. 13 March 2013.
- ^ "Premiere: Sportsman – “Usher”." Under The Radar Magazine. 18 November 2013.
- ^ "Intervju + video: Sportsman ”Running On A Beach”." Bon. 20 April 2017.
External links
[edit]- Official website
- "In demand: Sportsman." Gigwise. 25 March 2013.
- "Sportsman om slöjan." Bon. 2 January 2014.
- "Premiär: Sportsman - "White Shark". Musikguiden i P3. 16 May 2017.
- "Sportsman Channels Underwater Vibes On 'White Shark'". Clash. 18 May 2017.