If you’re on the lookout for self-aware, bravely vulnerable lyricism set to dreamy alt-pop instrumentation, Hanna Ögonsten is the artist to embrace. This Swedish musician has just released her latest single, “Big Teeth,” which draws inspiration from her childhood of growing up in a broken home from suburban Åkersberga. This single, paying homage to punk and hyper-pop influences, complements heartfelt and deeply raw lyricism that explores the quintessential struggle of self-criticism and self-doubt in a fundamental stage of life.
“Big Teeth” hails from Ögonsten’s EP, titled have you seen my mind cause’ I’ve lost it, which is slated for release on the 28th of April this year. Commenting on the creative process of her EP, Ögonsten muses, “Being a young woman in the music industry means to constantly be reminded that you are – a female producer – and that you therefore should be questioned. It’s exhausting. I realized that it was time to get this out of my mind and the result became this EP. Every song is written and produced together with Carl Goldkuhl (among others) and I’m so proud of how it turned out.”
Ögonsten taught herself a variety of instrumentation from an early age to escape the influence of her parents’ divorce, including the guitar, piano, and music production. These creative escapes allowed her to explore her musical and artistic identity from a young age and developed her lyrical maturity, and aided her acceptance to an esteemed music school in her teenage years. Today, listeners could discern all of that hard work, creativity, and struggle reflected in the notes of her songs, “Big Teeth” most of all.
Ögonsten has been featured on major media channels including Swedish Television, Vogue Paris, and Triple J. This coming spring, look forward to seeing this young up-and-coming visionary on Marin Garrix and JBL’s Academy for burgeoning artists they think deserve to be highlighted, in a 3-day camp in Amsterdam.
To support Hanna Ögonsten and her latest single, “Big Teeth,” stream this heartfelt single on the platform of your choice today!
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