ABBA
They translated pop into a universal language; the world is still singing along.
Opeth
The most lyrical, sophisticated face of progressive death metal. Genre-defying masterworks.
Entombed
Inventors of the 'Stockholm sound' — buzzsaw guitar tone that defined Swedish death metal.
Meshuggah
Djent architects from Umeå — polyrhythmic brutality that influenced an entire generation.
Robyn
Pop's most emotionally intelligent dancer — built her own label and her own lane.
Roxette
Per Gessle and Marie Fredriksson's global pop-rock hits.
The Cardigans
Stockholm indie-pop's melancholic global crossover.
Avicii
Stockholm-born EDM producer who reshaped pop music.
First Aid Kit
Enskede sisters' Americana-tinged Swedish folk.
Refused
Umea-born but globally influential Swedish hardcore.
The Stockholm music scene
Stockholm (Sweden) is represented on the Genesis of Sound map by 10 bands and artists across 6 genres. Scandinavia's pop factory and death metal capital. From ABBA to Opeth — the full spectrum of sound.
The most represented genres are metal (3), rock (2) and electronic (2). The scene also includes indie, country and punk.
The earliest year on record is ABBA (1972) and the latest is First Aid Kit (2007); the busiest decade on the map is the 1980s with 5 acts.
Notable acts to start with: ABBA, Opeth, Entombed and Meshuggah. Every entry links to Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube searches.
Nearby music scenes
- Tallinn Estonia · 377 km
- Gothenburg Sweden · 396 km
- Tampere Finland · 397 km
- Helsinki Finland · 399 km
- Oslo Norway · 421 km
- Copenhagen Denmark · 520 km
Questions about Stockholm music
What music is Stockholm known for?
Stockholm is known for rock, electronic, metal, pop music. Notable acts include ABBA, Opeth, Entombed.
How many bands are from Stockholm?
The Genesis of Sound map features 10 bands and artists from Stockholm, spanning rock, metal, electronic, indie, country, punk.