Jens Lekman

Jens Martin Lekman (pronounced [jɛns ˈmǎʈːɪn ˈlêːkman]; born 6 February 1981) is a Swedish musician. His music is guitar-based pop with heavy use of samples and strings, with lyrics that are often witty, romantic, and melancholic. His work is heavily influenced by Jonathan Richman and Belle & Sebastian, and he has been likened to Stephin Merritt (of The Magnetic Fields), David Byrne, and Scott Walker.

Not to be confused with Jens Lehmann.

Jens Lekman
Jens Lekman at Popaganda 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden
Background information
Birth nameJens Martin Lekman
Born (1981-02-06) 6 February 1981
Angered, Gothenburg, Sweden
OriginGothenburg, Sweden
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • ukulele
  • MPC
Years active2000–present
Labels
  • Service
  • Secretly Canadian
Websitejenslekman.com
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