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Lena Malmborg
Roots Music / Country / Blues

"I'm on tour in Israel and Palestine!"

Stockholm,
Sweden

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Last Login:  7/3/2008
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   Lena Malmborg: General Info
Member Since2/17/2006
Band Websitelenamalmborg.com
Band MembersCalle Ekerstam (guitar, lap steel, pedal steel), Markus Lundgren (double bass), Johan Eckeborn (drums), Ted Hektor (piano, organ, mandolin) and sometimes Sophie Malmborg (melodica, tambourine), Daniel Johansson (trumpet, flugelhorn), Ludvig Rylander (saxophone), Rolf Klinth (pedal steel), Susanna Johansson (additional vocals), Matilda Johansson (trumpet), Magnus Gidlund (guitar), Kalle Persson (drums), Adam Börjesson (double bass) and Fredrik Atterfelt (drums). Producers of my debutalbum "A new time, a new life, a new religion": Daniel Johansson and me.
InfluencesAll the music "Oh Brother where art thou?". When I watched a concert on TV with music from that movie, I decided to start up my solo project. And since I was 9 years old I just love blues music. I've listened a lot to Muddy Waters, BB King and Robert Johnson. Other influences are: The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, Bruce Springsteen, Betty LaVette, Solomon Burke and The Solution.
Sounds LikeSome say it sounds like a female Tom Waits but I think it's boring to compare my music with other artists. I think it sounds like me - a 27 year old woman in her best years! Hehe
Record LabelCrying Bob Records
Type of LabelIndie





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REVIEWS: "From Stockholm, Sweden, comes a source of sensational Americana music. With her unique, exceptionally expressive vocals, Lena Malmborg delivers terrific songs. "Peace of Mind" and "I'm Longing For You" are strong, bluesy numbers. "No No No" is a lilting, alt-folk-country tune, spiced up with a biting electric guitar solo. The instantly memorable "Good Time" is a stylistic departure, exhibiting a bit of a Kurt Weill feel." Paul Freeman, Palo Alto News, Jan 18 2008. XXXXXXXXXX "I've been studying the female vocalists of Scandinavia with increasing attention lately. My theory is that alot of Scandi gals have a knack for diving into classic genres and redefining them from the inside out, or at least giving an extra edge to styles that often seem watered down in the US. Few things excite me more than encountering a new female vocalist who's got that edge, and so the debut solo album by Lena Malmborg made me positively giddy. Malmborg, a bluesy singer/songwriter from the southern Swedish town of Värnamo, tells on her website of being influenced early on by Muddy Waters, and later discovering the Rolling Stones, Emmylou Harris and Dylan. But what's so cool about this album is that even though this potent combination of swing blues and gritty country is reminicent of names you probably know, Malmborg has a singular style that owes little to anyone else. Her voice is both a bit raspy and texturally intoxicating. Every line she delivers goes down like a fine whiskey--you wince just slightly, then you're increasingly warmed and enveloped by the obviously pure ingredients. This is an amazingly well-produced (Malmborg shared production chores with Daniel Johansson), energetically performed album. Striking just the right balance between edgy and smooth, Lena Malmborg's superb album is for me, one of the nicest surprises of the year so far." Kevin Renick, It’s a trap, 2007. XXXXXXXXXX "Malmborg's "A New Time, A New Life, A New Religion" (Crying Bob) is a wonderful debut album that shows off her talent as a songwriter as well as her unique and evocative vocals. She had me at "Good Time" and held my attention all the way through "Where Shall I Lay All My Love," the CDs final track. Malmborg's debut is a romp through the highs and lows of love, the insecurities, and the regrets that we all accumulate if we spend enough time on the planet. In "I'm Longing for You" she laments a love gone by as she sings "Told myself a thousand times, that I should have followed you." The bottom line is that love is pleasure and pain at once, but as humans we always have the power to reinvent ourselves, to find ourselves in a new time, with a new life, and a new religion. If this debut represents her conversion, then we are all better off for the experiences that enabled her to bring us this amazing piece of work." Ernest Morrell, Desert Highway Music. XXXXXXXXXX BIO: I was born in a little town in the southern of Sweden called Värnamo. On my 9th birthday my eleven year older brother Anders gave me the best gift ever; an LP record with Muddy Waters. At once I fell in love, and the following birthdays I only wanted records from my brother, because he knew my taste. I can now see that it have affected my taste in music very much. I still love the basic elements and ideas of the blues music. My debut album "A new time, a new life, a new religion" was released in May 2006, and I hope you like it as much as I do. The ep "Good Time EP" was released the 28th of March 2007. The debut album was released in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Spain in 2007. In april 2008 I'll record my second full length album. XXXXXXXXXX I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4

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Jul 2 2008 2:08 PM

Hej Malmborg, läget? Ny låt uppe nu. Lyssna gärna!

ps. Jag jobbar just nu på Värnamo Nyheter.. folk undrar om jag är släkt med malmborgare som bor där.
Brukar svara: "inte vad jag vet" Kanske är din klan?
Hope, Volume One





Jun 30 2008 7:17 AM

Thanks for the friendship~

Best to you,
Hope, Volume One
KATRINE OTTOSEN





Jun 24 2008 4:16 PM

dear lena.
is miss eating sushi and ice cream in your park with you! *k
Sweet Hollywaiians





Jun 25 2008 2:16 AM


ALOHA!!!
My Name Is Not John





Jun 23 2008 1:38 PM

ny låt
LORELEI





Jun 19 2008 2:25 AM

Hej vänner!
Nu är alla låtar mastrade och färdiga och ligger på vår myspace (myspace. com/loreleiswe). Titta gärna förbi och tyck till! :-)

Kram,
Lorelei
Markus Löwemo (New Songs, New Ep)





Jun 16 2008 6:25 PM

Hej Lena!

Nu ligger det rykande färska popmelodier på min myspace. Lyssna och njut. Det är glädje och kärlek i alltihoppa. Hoppas du mår bra.

Kram
NI LIV





Jun 15 2008 1:17 AM

God sommer Lena, fra Jon, Ken-Børre og Eivind


Fri nedlasting av singel i en periode fra 16. juni.

Last evt ned instrumental og bli med på singalongstafett – innsendte bidrag presenteres HER.

DARLING SARAH!





Jun 16 2008 12:49 AM

Hej! ny låt uppe med Darling Sarah! live ifrån Mosebacke, välkomna att lyssna, ladda ner eller bara göra ett trevlighetsbesök på sidan vår.
Allt gott, glad midsommar!!!!/ Sarah
joshy





Jun 12 2008 2:12 PM

hej! hur mor du? jag tycker om listna till dig sjunga.
din musik ar vacker!!!
Simon Jensen





Jun 5 2008 12:37 AM

Hi!

This is a message for all of you, my dear friends on MySpace!

Flute jazz and folk-rock tunes are now available for free download on my new site.


More new stuff: Improvisation workshops (in Swedish and English) in September 2008 ... read more here.


Best wishes to you all!

/Simon
Jens Ihlström





Jun 3 2008 12:29 PM

Hejsvejs Lena!
Jag har lagt in några nya låtar från min nya platta, så närhelst anda och lust faller på är det bara att kliva på i stugan, behöver inte ens ta av dig skorna..
Väl mött!

/Jens Ihlström
mole





Jun 3 2008 12:47 PM

Hi!

Mole would like to express a warm and sincere Thanks
to all of You wonderful fans participating in our releaseparty
in Gothenburg and everyone attending
our performance at "The Cavern Club" in Liverpool!!!

You guys makes each and every occasion truly memorable...

Rounding up this eventful week is some good news, recieved upon arrival home from the UK, as our single "Say My Name"
entered Swedish Top 10 singles chart last Thursday! Great!!

We are looking forward to the upcoming tours around Europe and Japan!

Stay tuned.

/mole
oplen


Is Online


Jun 3 2008 4:06 PM

hallå! tack och tack desamma!! ja men för tusan kom förbi nästa fredag, jag spelar alltså med bandet agent side grinder då. det brukar blir ganska så galet.. vi hörs! kram hinken
Joacim Sandin (Bassplayer)





Jun 3 2008 2:34 AM

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JennyTheStar





Jun 2 2008 1:42 PM

Hej Lena !

Hur är det med dig ??
Jag saknar dina musiklektioner..

/Jenny
trubbis the one





Jun 2 2008 3:58 PM

Hej Lena Stort tack för eran spelning på Tanto. Du och bandet var grymt bra, hoppas att jag snart får möjlighet att se och höra dej och ditt band igen.
Kram Trubbis
somebody please help me





Jun 1 2008 5:36 AM

Tack Lena och bandet för en kanonspelning!
Vi syns och hörs!
mvh: SPHM
ELECKTRO ROCK





May 30 2008 10:02 AM

It's good to be friend with you!!!
wish you a great weekend
JaMa





May 29 2008 2:54 PM

Coolt att du fick med slash på samma bild! En tumme upp lr två.

Kika gärna in min å Elins nya låt. Långt ifrån det oseriösa skit jag har annars, men jäkla bra å nöjda är vi med den! Kommer mer sen. Låter som " på riktigt"

Kram // Janne
bolshevikings





May 29 2008 5:41 PM

Soulsurvivor





May 30 2008 3:51 AM

newweekend
Jonny the Moonliner





May 30 2008 6:33 AM

Hej ! Ikväll på stampen är det kanonband som spelar...
Vänligen Moonliner..,.
Stupidity





May 28 2008 3:57 PM

Hallå Lena!

På lördag är det dags, alternativt 14/6 vid Hornstull! ;o)

Kram & Rock on!

Tommy & Stupidity

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Tupelo Honeys





May 29 2008 12:44 AM

NEW SINGLE OUT NOW!

Nashville Record Producer





May 28 2008 12:23 PM



On Tour in Sweden
Joni Compretta


Produced by Lonnie Ratliff
"click" photo for Joni's MYSPACE website


Westwood Int'l.
Records (Nashville)
Mr.
Music Records (Sweden)

CLICK here to E Mail Joni Compretta
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Dates and Venues for tour:
You can check it out at
http://www. tcband. se/

June-9-08- City: Grästorp Venue: Konserthuset
June-10-2008- City:Grästorp Venue: Konserthuset
June-14-2008- City:Vargarda Venue: Tanga Hed Nostalgia Fest Time: 11AM and 1:30
June-15-2008- City: Floda Venue: Floda Lada

If you need any information about these shows just contact

Ulf Nilsson Email: un1@telia.com

CLICK here to E Mail Ulf Nilsson
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peroloves





May 27 2008 5:59 AM


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Krutov





May 22 2008 3:31 AM

Dan Dietrich





May 22 2008 4:32 AM

Just a short word up. hope everything is running well. just a little commercial if someone from sweden is about to go on holidays in germany. all the best. your dan

AND THEN





May 21 2008 12:24 PM

lena!
tänkte bara säga hej när jag ändå kikade förbi. det var jag som bodde en månad i fredriks rum på berget, som du träffade lite då och då i korridoren!
grymt bra jobbat med musiken. kul att höra!
/c
somebody please help me





May 20 2008 11:46 PM

NY BOKNING!!
Lördag 31/5: Cookies and Beans

Club Somebody please help me – TantoGården 30-31/5-08
Monkey dog





May 16 2008 8:55 AM

Hey Lena,

Thanks for the add.!!!

Very nice work and music!!!

Have a great day!!!

Chris
Soulsurvivor





May 16 2008 3:45 AM

newweekend
Jonathan Johansson NYMUSIK





May 15 2008 10:57 AM





Justice





May 15 2008 11:36 AM

Do you have your own world-wide-web yet?


Lena you are veeeerrrrryyyy Cool!!
andreas hammarqvist





May 13 2008 11:11 AM

Tack själv, väldigt trevlig lokal att spela i. Man får någon särskild känsla i en teater. Tyvärr ska ju vi spela på klubben på torsdag med RML.
Blir säkert fler möten i musikvärlden.
Ha d bäst!
/andreas
Avensis





May 13 2008 11:27 AM

Hej! Visst är det vi som också ska till Israel/Palestina. Spännande! Förberedelserna går bra. Flera av oss går sista året på gymnasiet nu så vi har mycket i huvudet nu så här mot slutet av terminen...Ha det bra så ses vi! //Avensis
Antonio Gaudino





May 13 2008 12:17 PM

Thank You for Add, Lena!

A.
(Beat magazine Italy)
matilda





May 13 2008 1:38 PM

haaaa ha ha ha!! haha!
Aguson





May 13 2008 1:32 AM

Tack för vänskapen!
Skivan släpps den 16:e maj.

Ha det toppen!

/Aguson
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