The winners of the 2014 Scandipop Awards. An acknowledgement and a congratulatory nod to what we feel were the best artists, songs, and albums of the twelve months from January to December 2013.
And of course, the bonus Readers Favourite category – and thanks to the thousands of you who voted in this category via Twitter.
For the most fitting soundtrack, check out this 89 song Spotify playlist that we’ve compiled, showcasing the music of all of the nominees. We know we’re biased here, but sodding hell – it’s the absolute nuts.
Now then. The winners. Highlighted in blue and with a pretty pic of each one;
BEST FEMALE
Agnes
Annie
Frida Sundemo
Margaret Berger
Oh Land
Zara Larsson
BEST MALE
Anton Ewald
Darin
Eric Saade
Martin Rolinski
Ola
Robin Stjernberg
BEST GROUP
Ask Embla
Electric Lady Lab
Icona Pop
Stockholm Syndrome
Studio Killers
The Fooo
BEST NEW ARTIST
Adelén
Anton Ewald
Majestee of Sweden
Say Lou Lou
The Fooo
Zara Larsson
BEST FEMALE SINGLE
Agnetha Fältskog: Dance Your Pain Away
Beldina: What Can I Say
Daniela: Breathe Again
Janet Leon: New Colours
Margaret Berger: I Feed You My Love
Tone Damli: Winner of a Losing Game
BEST MALE SINGLE
Darin: Check You Out
Isac Elliot: New Way Home
Måns Zelmerlöw: Broken Parts
Ola: Jackie Kennedy
Ola: Maybe
Ola: Tonight I’m Yours
BEST GROUP SINGLE
Daze: We Own The Universe
Electric Lady Lab: Open Doors
For BDK: New Ways of Digging Deeper
Majestee of Sweden: Governor
Stockholm Syndrome: Karma
Studio Killers: Jenny
BEST SINGLE FROM A NEW ARTIST
Adelén: Bombo
Alida: Feathers
Alida: Some of Us
Awa: Not Ready To Say Goodbye
Tove Lo: Habits
Zara Larsson: Uncover
BEST FEMALE ALBUM
Agnetha Fältskog: A
Emmelie de Forest: Only Teardrops
Frida Sundemo: For You, Love
Ida Corr: Corr Values
Jenni Vartiainen: Terra
Oh Land: Wishbone
BEST MALE ALBUM
David Lindgren: Ignite The Beat
Darin: Exit
Eric Saade: Forgive Me
Robin: Boom Kah
Robin Stjernberg: Pieces
Ulrik Munther: Rooftop
BEST GROUP ALBUM
Ask Embla: Northern Lights
Flamma: Flamma
Icona Pop: This Is…
Quadron: Avalanche
Studio Killers: Studio Killers
The Royal Concept: Goldrushed
BEST DEBUT ALBUM
Ask Embla: Northern Lights
Emmelie de Forest: Only Teardrops
Flamma: Flamma
Frida Sundemo: For You, Love
Robin Stjernberg: Pieces
Studio Killers: Studio Killers
BEST EP
Ace Wilder: A Wilder EP
Annie: The A&R EP
Anton Ewald: A
Line: Line
The Fooo: The Fooo
Zara Larsson: Introducing
BEST DANCE
Avicii: Wake Me Up
Avicii vs Nicky Romero: I Could Be The One
John de Sohn feat Kristin Amparo: Dance Our Tears Away
Sebastian Ingrosso, Tommy Trash & John Martin: Reload
Style of Eye feat Soso: Kids
Ylvis: The Fox
BEST ELECTROPOP
Frida Sundemo: Snow
Kleerup & Loreen: Requiem Solution
Marlene: Bon Voyage
Meow: Radio Silence
Ralph Mayerz feat Annie: Take A Look At The World
Vanbot: When My Heart Breaks
BEST INDIEPOP
Cape Lion: Jennie
MØ: Glass
Nicole Sabouné: Conquer or Suffer
NONONO: Pumpin Blood
The Neverdies: Miss U
Truls: Out of Yourself
SCANDIPOP’S BRIGHTEST NEW HOPE FOR 2014
Elin Överfjord
Elisa Lindström
Erik Rapp
Isak Danielsson
JEM
Manda
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READERS FAVOURITE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
You guys voted for this categeory in your THOUSANDS over on Twitter, so cheers for that. All of the above nominees were eligible for this one. But despite some big competition from new Scandipopstars on the block, Anton Ewald and The Fooo, for the third year running you voted for Eric Saade as your favourite popstar. He still rules ‘Popular’.
Eric Saade
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