Formed in 1988 in the Northern Swedish town of Skellefteå, and born of the prolific, underground Musikfabriken (Music Factory) community, the Wannadies were one of the most influential players in the Swedish indie scene that took the world by storm in the early 90s
‘My Home Town’ - the first single from the band's eponymous debut album The Wannadies - has become something of a ‘national anthem’ for the city, and is still played whenever their ice hockey team, Skellefteå AIK, scores.
After two albums and domestic success with a handful of singles, the band released their third LP Be a Girl, which propelled them into the global market, and earned them widespread critical and chart recognition. Singles ‘Might Be Stars’, ‘How Does it Feel’, and their magnum opus ‘You and Me Song’ saw them find a special place in British hearts, and they are still regularly played by the country’s biggest radio stations
