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| name = Lykke Li
| name = Lykke Li
| image = Lykke Li 4.jpg
| image = Lykke Li 4.jpg
| caption = Li in 2010
| caption = Lykke Li in 2010
| background = solo_singer
| background = solo_singer
| birth_name = Li Lykke Timotej Zachrisson
| birth_name = Li Lykke Timotej Zachrisson
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1986|3|18|df=yes}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1986|3|18|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Ystad]], [[Skåne County]], Sweden
| birth_place = [[Ystad]], Sweden
| genre = {{hlist|[[Indie pop]]<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Spanos |first=Brittany |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/premieres/watch-lykke-li-crash-in-never-gonna-love-again-video-20150406 |title=Watch Lykke Li Crash in 'Never Gonna Love Again' Video |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |date=6 April 2015 |access-date=6 June 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Fitzmaurice |first=Larry |url=http://www.spin.com/2008/11/lykke-li-unveilقحبةs-us-tour/ |title=Lykke Li Unveils U.S. Tour |work=[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]] |date=18 November 2008 |access-date=6 June 2016}}</ref>|[[dream pop]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.newyorker.com/goings-on-about-town/night-life/lykke-li-2 |title=Night Life: Lykke Li |work=[[New Yorker (magazine)|The New Yorker]] |date=4 October 2014 |access-date=23 July 2016}}</ref>|[[art pop]]<ref>{{cite web |last=Reed |first=Ryan |url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2011/02/lykke-li-wounded-rhymes.html |title=Lykke Li: ''Wounded Rhymes'' |work=[[Paste (magazine)|Paste]] |date=28 February 2011 |access-date=6 June 2016}}</ref>|[[electropop]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.slantmagazine.com/features/article/the-25-best-albums-of-2011 |title=The 25 Best Albums of 2011 |work=[[Slant Magazine]] |date=24 December 2011 |access-date=23 July 2016}}</ref>|[[dance-pop]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://americansongwriter.com/2011/12/american-songwriters-top-50-songs-of-2011/2/?slide=undefined |title=American Songwriter's Top 50 Songs Of 2011 |work=[[American Songwriter]] |date=13 December 2011 |access-date=1 June 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160804151412/http://americansongwriter.com/2011/12/american-songwriters-top-50-songs-of-2011/2/?slide=undefined |archive-date=4 August 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref>}}
| genre = {{hlist|[[Indie pop]]<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Spanos |first=Brittany |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/premieres/watch-lykke-li-crash-in-never-gonna-love-again-video-20150406 |title=Watch Lykke Li Crash in 'Never Gonna Love Again' Video |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |date=6 April 2015 |access-date=6 June 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Fitzmaurice |first=Larry |url=http://www.spin.com/2008/11/lykke-li-unveilقحبةs-us-tour/ |title=Lykke Li Unveils U.S. Tour |work=[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]] |date=18 November 2008 |access-date=6 June 2016}}</ref>|[[dream pop]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.newyorker.com/goings-on-about-town/night-life/lykke-li-2 |title=Night Life: Lykke Li |work=[[New Yorker (magazine)|The New Yorker]] |date=4 October 2014 |access-date=23 July 2016}}</ref>|[[art pop]]<ref>{{cite web |last=Reed |first=Ryan |url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2011/02/lykke-li-wounded-rhymes.html |title=Lykke Li: ''Wounded Rhymes'' |work=[[Paste (magazine)|Paste]] |date=28 February 2011 |access-date=6 June 2016}}</ref>|[[electropop]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.slantmagazine.com/features/article/the-25-best-albums-of-2011 |title=The 25 Best Albums of 2011 |work=[[Slant Magazine]] |date=24 December 2011 |access-date=23 July 2016}}</ref>|[[dance-pop]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://americansongwriter.com/2011/12/american-songwriters-top-50-songs-of-2011/2/?slide=undefined |title=American Songwriter's Top 50 Songs Of 2011 |work=[[American Songwriter]] |date=13 December 2011 |access-date=1 June 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160804151412/http://americansongwriter.com/2011/12/american-songwriters-top-50-songs-of-2011/2/?slide=undefined |archive-date=4 August 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref>}}
| occupation = {{hlist|Singer|songwriter|model|actress}}
| occupation = {{hlist|Singer|songwriter|model|actress}}
| years_active = 2007–present
| years_active = 2007–present
| label = {{hlist|LL|[[Ingrid (record label)|Ingrid]]|[[Atlantic Records|Atlantic]]|[[RCA Records|RCA]]|[[PIAS Recordings|PIAS]]}}
| label = {{hlist|LL|[[Ingrid (record label)|Ingrid]]|[[Atlantic Records|Atlantic]]|[[RCA Records|RCA]]|[[PIAS Recordings|PIAS]]|[[EMI]]}}
| current_member_of = [[LIV (band)|LIV]]
| current_member_of = [[LIV (band)|LIV]]
| website = {{URL|lykkeli.com}}
| website = {{URL|lykkeliofficial.com}}
}}
}}


'''Li Lykke Timotej Zachrisson''' (born 18 March 1986), known as '''Lykke Li''' ({{IPA-sv|ˈlʏ̂kːɛ ˈliː}}), is a Swedish singer, songwriter, model and actress. Her music often blends elements of [[indie pop]], [[dream pop]] and [[Electronic music|electronic]]. Her debut studio album, ''[[Youth Novels]]'', was released in 2008, and has been followed by ''[[Wounded Rhymes]]'' (2011), ''[[I Never Learn]]'' (2014), ''[[So Sad So Sexy]]'' (2018), and ''[[Eyeye]]'' (2022).
'''Li Lykke Timotej Zachrisson''' (born 18 March 1986), known as '''Lykke Li''' ({{IPA|sv|ˈlʏ̂kːɛ ˈliː}}), is a Swedish singer, songwriter, model and actress. Her music often blends elements of [[indie pop]], [[dream pop]] and [[Electronic music|electronic]]. Her debut studio album, ''[[Youth Novels]]'', was released in 2008, and has been followed by ''[[Wounded Rhymes]]'' (2011), ''[[I Never Learn]]'' (2014), ''[[So Sad So Sexy]]'' (2018), and ''[[Eyeye]]'' (2022). She is best known for her biggest hit single to date, "[[I Follow Rivers]]".


==Early life==
==Early life==
Li Lykke Timotej Zachrisson was born in [[Ystad]], [[Skåne County|Skåne]]; her mother, {{Interlanguage link multi|Kärsti Stiege|sv}}, was a photographer, and her father, {{Interlanguage link multi|Johan Zachrisson|sv}} (stage name Zilverzurfarn), is a member of the Swedish punk-reggae band [[Dag Vag]]. Her younger brother, Zacharias Zachrisson ({{aka}} Vacation Forever), is also a musician.<ref name="Independent" /> The family moved to [[Stockholm]] when Zachrisson was a toddler and when she was six moved to a mountaintop in Portugal where they lived for five years. The family also spent time in [[Lisbon]] and Morocco, and winters in Nepal and India.<ref name="Independent">{{cite news|interviewer-last=Cripps|interviewer-first=Charlotte |title=Lykke Li: The Swedish pop sensation shows wisdom beyond her years|date=23 June 2008 |newspaper=The Independent (London)|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/lykke-li-the-swedish-pop-sensation-shows-wisdom-beyond-her-years-852260.html |access-date=28 June 2008}}</ref><ref name="Time Out">{{cite news |last=Parkin |first=Chris |title=Lykke Li: interview |date=28 January 2008 |publisher=Time Out (London)|url=https://www.timeout.com/london/music/features/4149/Lykke_Li-interview.html |access-date=28 June 2008}}</ref> She moved to [[Brooklyn]], New York City, for three months when she was 19.<ref name="Village Voice">{{cite news|last=Gale|first=Ezra|title=Lykke Li on Nearly Getting Mugged in Bushwick|date=27 May 2009|newspaper=The Village Voice|url=http://blogs.villagevoice.com/music/archives/2009/05/it_would_be_eas.php|access-date=1 June 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090601075713/http://blogs.villagevoice.com/music/archives/2009/05/it_would_be_eas.php|archive-date=1 June 2009}}</ref><ref name="Times">{{cite news|last=Paphides |first=Pete |title=Swede unsoured: Lykke Li Zachrison on pursuit of the breakthrough|date=16 May 2008 |publisher=The Times (London)|url=http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/article3939298.ece|access-date=28 June 2008}}</ref><ref name="Guardian">{{cite news|last=Toms|first=Katie|title=Meet the Swede sensation |date=1 June 2008 |publisher=The Guardian (London)|url=http://music.guardian.co.uk/pop/story/0,,2283217,00.html |access-date=28 June 2008}}</ref> She returned when she was 21 to record her album.<ref>{{cite web |author=Michelle |url=http://www.killahbeez.com/2008/09/09/killahbeez-exclusive-an-interview-with-lykke-li/ |title=Killahbeez exclusive: an interview with Lykke Li |publisher=Killahbeez |date=9 September 2008 |access-date=3 September 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121108121635/http://www.killahbeez.com/2008/09/09/killahbeez-exclusive-an-interview-with-lykke-li/ |archive-date=8 November 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Li Lykke Timotej Zachrisson was born in [[Ystad]], [[Skåne County|Skåne]]; her mother, {{Interlanguage link|Kärsti Stiege|sv}}, was a photographer, and her father, {{Interlanguage link|Johan Zachrisson|sv}} (stage name Zilverzurfarn), is a member of the Swedish punk-reggae band [[Dag Vag]]. Her younger brother, Zacharias Zachrisson ({{aka}} Vacation Forever), is also a musician.<ref name="Independent" /> The family moved to [[Stockholm]] when Zachrisson was a toddler and when she was six moved to a mountaintop in Portugal where they lived for five years. The family also spent time in [[Lisbon]] and Morocco, and winters in Nepal and India.<ref name="Independent">{{cite news|interviewer-last=Cripps|interviewer-first=Charlotte |title=Lykke Li: The Swedish pop sensation shows wisdom beyond her years|date=23 June 2008 |newspaper=The Independent (London)|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/lykke-li-the-swedish-pop-sensation-shows-wisdom-beyond-her-years-852260.html |access-date=28 June 2008}}</ref><ref name="Time Out">{{cite news |last=Parkin |first=Chris |title=Lykke Li: interview |date=28 January 2008 |publisher=Time Out (London) |url=https://www.timeout.com/london/music/features/4149/Lykke_Li-interview.html |access-date=28 June 2008 |archive-date=16 June 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080616203518/http://www.timeout.com/london/music/features/4149/Lykke_Li-interview.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> She moved to [[Brooklyn]], New York City, for three months when she was 19.<ref name="Village Voice">{{cite news|last=Gale|first=Ezra|title=Lykke Li on Nearly Getting Mugged in Bushwick|date=27 May 2009|newspaper=The Village Voice|url=http://blogs.villagevoice.com/music/archives/2009/05/it_would_be_eas.php|access-date=1 June 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090601075713/http://blogs.villagevoice.com/music/archives/2009/05/it_would_be_eas.php|archive-date=1 June 2009}}</ref><ref name="Times">{{cite news|last=Paphides |first=Pete |title=Swede unsoured: Lykke Li Zachrison on pursuit of the breakthrough|date=16 May 2008 |publisher=The Times (London)|url=http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/article3939298.ece|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080718172059/http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/article3939298.ece|url-status=dead|archive-date=18 July 2008|access-date=28 June 2008}}</ref><ref name="Guardian">{{cite news|last=Toms|first=Katie|title=Meet the Swede sensation |date=1 June 2008 |publisher=The Guardian (London)|url=http://music.guardian.co.uk/pop/story/0,,2283217,00.html |access-date=28 June 2008}}</ref> She returned when she was 21 to record her album.<ref>{{cite web |author=Michelle |url=http://www.killahbeez.com/2008/09/09/killahbeez-exclusive-an-interview-with-lykke-li/ |title=Killahbeez exclusive: an interview with Lykke Li |publisher=Killahbeez |date=9 September 2008 |access-date=3 September 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121108121635/http://www.killahbeez.com/2008/09/09/killahbeez-exclusive-an-interview-with-lykke-li/ |archive-date=8 November 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
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{{Main|Youth Novels}}


Lykke Li released her first [[extended play|EP]], ''Little Bit'', in 2007. [[Stereogum]] named her an artist to watch in October 2007 and described her music as a mix of [[soul music|soul]], [[Electro (music)|electro]] and "powdered-sugar pop".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://stereogum.com/archives/band-to-watch/artist-to-watch-lykke-li_006945.html |title=Artist To Watch: Lykke Li |publisher=Stereogum |date=26 October 2007 |access-date=7 May 2014}}</ref>
Lykke Li released her first [[extended play|EP]], ''Little Bit'', in 2007. [[Stereogum]] named her an artist to watch in October 2007 and described her music as a mix of [[soul music|soul]], [[Electro (music)|electro]] and "powdered-sugar pop".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://stereogum.com/archives/band-to-watch/artist-to-watch-lykke-li_006945.html |title=Artist To Watch: Lykke Li |publisher=Stereogum |date=26 October 2007 |access-date=7 May 2014 |archive-date=1 October 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091001210410/http://stereogum.com/archives/band-to-watch/artist-to-watch-lykke-li_006945.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Li's debut album, ''[[Youth Novels]]'', was released on LL Recordings in the [[Nordic countries|Nordic]] region on 30{{nbsp}}January 2008 and received a wider European release in June 2008. The album was produced by [[Björn Yttling]] of [[Peter Bjorn and John]] and Lasse Mårtén and was reportedly inspired by a previous relationship of three years.<ref name="Independent" /> It was released in the United States on 19{{nbsp}}August 2008. The album was released in the United Kingdom in June 2008, promoted by a performance of "Little Bit" on ''[[Later... with Jools Holland]]'' on 25{{nbsp}}May 2008.
Lykke Li's debut album, ''[[Youth Novels]]'', was released on LL Recordings in the [[Nordic countries|Nordic]] region on 30{{nbsp}}January 2008 and received a wider European release in June 2008. The album was produced by [[Björn Yttling]] of [[Peter Bjorn and John]] and Lasse Mårtén and was reportedly inspired by a previous relationship of three years.<ref name="Independent" /> It was released in the United States on 19{{nbsp}}August 2008. The album was released in the United Kingdom in June 2008, promoted by a performance of "Little Bit" on ''[[Later... with Jools Holland]]'' on 25{{nbsp}}May 2008.


[[File:Lykke Li 2.JPG|thumb|left|180px|Lykke Li in 2009]]
[[File:Lykke Li 2.JPG|thumb|left|180px|Lykke Li in 2009]]
Lykke Li performed live with a pared-down drum kit, a necklace made out of percussive instruments, a guitar, a bass and a microphone.{{citation needed|date=June 2014}} ''Youth Novels'' was placed on many of the year's Best Of lists<ref>{{cite web|title=NME's Top 50 Albums of 2008|url=https://www.stereogum.com/41012/nmes_top_50_of_2008/list/|website=Stereogum|access-date=30 November 2014|date=11 December 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Staff Lists: The 50 Best Albums of 2008|url=https://pitchfork.com/features/staff-lists/7573-the-50-best-albums-of-2008/|website=Pitchfork|access-date=30 November 2014|date=19 December 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=The Best Albums of 2008|url=https://www.popmatters.com/feature/66813-the-best-albums-of-2008-60-51/P2/|website=PopMatters|access-date=30 November 2014|date=18 December 2008}}</ref> and saw Lykke Li sell out tours, including sets at festivals [[Glastonbury Festival|Glastonbury]], [[Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival|Coachella]] and [[Lollapalooza]]. She appeared on ''[[Late Night with Conan O'Brien]]''.<ref>{{cite web|author=Lykke Li |url=https://www.facebook.com/lykkeli/info |title=Lykke Li – Info |publisher=Facebook |date=30 May 2008 |access-date=7 May 2014}}</ref>{{Primary source inline|date=June 2020}}
Lykke Li performed live with a pared-down drum kit, a necklace made out of percussive instruments, a guitar, a bass and a microphone.{{citation needed|date=June 2014}} ''Youth Novels'' was placed on many of the year's Best Of lists<ref>{{cite web|title=NME's Top 50 Albums of 2008|url=https://www.stereogum.com/41012/nmes_top_50_of_2008/list/|website=Stereogum|access-date=30 November 2014|date=11 December 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Staff Lists: The 50 Best Albums of 2008|url=https://pitchfork.com/features/staff-lists/7573-the-50-best-albums-of-2008/|website=Pitchfork|access-date=30 November 2014|date=19 December 2008|archive-date=3 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303202056/https://pitchfork.com/features/staff-lists/7573-the-50-best-albums-of-2008/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=The Best Albums of 2008|url=https://www.popmatters.com/feature/66813-the-best-albums-of-2008-60-51/P2/|website=PopMatters|access-date=30 November 2014|date=18 December 2008}}</ref> and saw Lykke Li sell out tours, including sets at festivals [[Glastonbury Festival|Glastonbury]], [[Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival|Coachella]] and [[Lollapalooza]]. She appeared on ''[[Late Night with Conan O'Brien]]''.<ref>{{cite web|author=Lykke Li |url=https://www.facebook.com/lykkeli/info |title=Lykke Li – Info |publisher=Facebook |date=30 May 2008 |access-date=7 May 2014}}</ref>{{Primary source inline|date=June 2020}}


She appeared on Swedish musician [[Kleerup]]'s [[Kleerup (album)|self-titled album]], contributing vocals to the track "Until We Bleed". She also worked with Norwegian electronic duo [[Röyksopp]] on their 2009 album ''[[Junior (Röyksopp album)|Junior]]'', contributing vocals to "Miss It So Much" and "Were You Ever Wanted". Lykke Li appeared on ''[[Last Call with Carson Daly]]'' on 18{{nbsp}}February 2009. She covered "Knocked Up", originally recorded by [[Kings of Leon]] who had approached Lykke to cover a song of her choice, and "Gifted" in which she performs with [[Kanye West]]. Lykke Li performed at the 2009 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on 19{{nbsp}}April and the 2009 Lollapalooza festival on 8{{nbsp}}August as part of the promotional tour for ''Youth Novels''.
She appeared on Swedish musician [[Kleerup]]'s [[Kleerup (album)|self-titled album]], contributing vocals to the track "Until We Bleed". She also worked with Norwegian electronic duo [[Röyksopp]] on their 2009 album ''[[Junior (Röyksopp album)|Junior]]'', contributing vocals to "Miss It So Much" and "Were You Ever Wanted". Lykke Li appeared on ''[[Last Call with Carson Daly]]'' on 18{{nbsp}}February 2009. She covered "Knocked Up", originally recorded by [[Kings of Leon]] who had approached Lykke to cover a song of her choice, and "Gifted" in which she performs with [[Kanye West]]. Lykke Li performed at the 2009 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on 19{{nbsp}}April and the 2009 Lollapalooza festival on 8{{nbsp}}August as part of the promotional tour for ''Youth Novels''.
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{{Main|Wounded Rhymes}}


The song "[[Get Some (Lykke Li song)|Get Some]]" was featured in the 15th episode of the first season of ''[[Hawaii Five-0 (2010 TV series, season 1)|Hawaii Five-0]]'' titled "Kai e'e" which aired 23{{nbsp}}January 2011. The song was also used in [[ABC Family]]'s drama ''[[Pretty Little Liars]]'' in the 18th episode of the second season which was titled "A Kiss Before Lying" which aired 30{{nbsp}}January 2012. The song was also used in the 19th episode of [[List of The Vampire Diaries episodes#Season 2 (2010–2011)|the second season]] of [[The CW]]'s ''[[The Vampire Diaries]]'', titled "Klaus" and originally aired 21{{nbsp}}April 2011,<ref name="The Vampire Diaries">{{cite web|title=Vampire Diaries Music site |url=http://www.cwtv.com/thecw/the-vampire-diaries-music |work=CWTV.com |access-date=10 May 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110427225331/http://cwtv.com/thecw/the-vampire-diaries-music |archive-date=27 April 2011 }}</ref> and in the show ''[[Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23]]'' as well as the sixth episode of [[List of Teen Wolf (2011 TV series) episodes|the first season]] of ''[[Teen Wolf (2011 TV series)|Teen Wolf]]'', titled "Heart Monitor" and originally aired 4{{nbsp}}July 2011.<ref name="Teen Wolf">{{cite web|title=Teen Wolf Music Site|website = [[MTV]]|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/teen_wolf/episode_music.jhtml?episodeID=180615|access-date=11 July 2011}}</ref> The song was also used in the film ''[[Premium Rush]]'' as one of its soundtracks. The song "Unrequited Love" was used in episode 19 ("The Wheels of Justice"), season four of ''[[The Good Wife]]''.
The song "[[Get Some (Lykke Li song)|Get Some]]" was featured in the 15th episode of the first season of ''[[Hawaii Five-0 (2010 TV series, season 1)|Hawaii Five-0]]'' titled "Kai e'e" which aired 23{{nbsp}}January 2011. The song was also used in [[Freeform (TV channel)|ABC Family]]'s drama ''[[Pretty Little Liars]]'' in the 18th episode of the second season which was titled "A Kiss Before Lying" which aired 30{{nbsp}}January 2012. The song was also used in the 19th episode of [[List of The Vampire Diaries episodes#Season 2 (2010–11)|the second season]] of [[The CW]]'s ''[[The Vampire Diaries]]'', titled "Klaus" and originally aired 21{{nbsp}}April 2011,<ref name="The Vampire Diaries">{{cite web|title=Vampire Diaries Music site |url=http://www.cwtv.com/thecw/the-vampire-diaries-music |work=CWTV.com |access-date=10 May 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110427225331/http://cwtv.com/thecw/the-vampire-diaries-music |archive-date=27 April 2011 }}</ref> and in the show ''[[Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23]]'' as well as the sixth episode of [[List of Teen Wolf (2011 TV series) episodes|the first season]] of ''[[Teen Wolf (2011 TV series)|Teen Wolf]]'', titled "Heart Monitor" and originally aired 4{{nbsp}}July 2011.<ref name="Teen Wolf">{{cite web|title=Teen Wolf Music Site|website = [[MTV]]|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/teen_wolf/episode_music.jhtml?episodeID=180615|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110713221611/http://www.mtv.com/shows/teen_wolf/episode_music.jhtml?episodeID=180615|url-status=dead|archive-date=13 July 2011|access-date=11 July 2011}}</ref> The song was also used in the film ''[[Premium Rush]]'' as one of its soundtracks. The song "Unrequited Love" was used in episode 19 ("The Wheels of Justice"), season four of ''[[The Good Wife]]''.
[[File:Lykke Li @ Paradiso 11.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Lykke Li performing at [[Paradiso (Amsterdam)|Paradiso]] in Amsterdam, December 2008]]
[[File:Lykke Li @ Paradiso 11.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Lykke Li performing at [[Paradiso (Amsterdam)|Paradiso]] in Amsterdam, December 2008]]
Li's song "Melodies and Desires" was featured in the 2010 Australian film ''[[Griff the Invisible]]'' and an edited version of "Get Some" was featured in the [[Catwoman]] trailer for the video game, ''[[Batman: Arkham City]]''. She collaborated with singer Kleerup on the song "Until We Bleed", which was featured on an episode of UK TV series ''[[Misfits (TV series)|Misfits]]'' and an episode of the television series ''[[Ringer (TV series)|Ringer]]''.
Lykke Li's song "Melodies and Desires" was featured in the 2010 Australian film ''[[Griff the Invisible]]'' and an edited version of "Get Some" was featured in the [[Catwoman]] trailer for the video game, ''[[Batman: Arkham City]]''. She collaborated with singer Kleerup on the song "Until We Bleed", which was featured on an episode of UK TV series ''[[Misfits (TV series)|Misfits]]'' and an episode of the television series ''[[Ringer (TV series)|Ringer]]''.


Her second album ''[[Wounded Rhymes]]'' was released in 2011. The album was featured on several lists of 2011's best albums, including ''[[Q (magazine)|Q]]'', ''[[Mojo (magazine)|Mojo]]'', ''[[The Observer]]'', ''[[The New York Times]]'', ''[[The Huffington Post]]'' and ''[[Rolling Stone]]''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Almassi|first=Hannah|title=Lykke Li Is Signed By Viva Model Management – Music Girls Are Taking Over Fashiondom!|url=http://www.graziadaily.co.uk/fashion/archive/2012/01/11/music-girls-are-taking-over-fashiondom-lykke-li-joins-the-model-singer-club.htm|work=[[Grazia]]|access-date=27 January 2012|date=11 January 2012}}</ref> The 19{{nbsp}}April 2011 episode of ''Glee'' (titled "A Night of Neglect") featured student Tina singing a version of Li's "[[I Follow Rivers]]". On 30{{nbsp}}April 2011, she performed on ''Later... with Jools Holland'' in the UK, playing "Get Some", "Sadness Is a Blessing" and "I Follow Rivers". Lykke Li played at the 2011 [[Latitude Festival]], held between 14 and 18{{nbsp}}July 2011 at [[Henham Park]] in Suffolk, England. She appeared with her band on US late night talk show ''[[The Tonight Show with Jay Leno]]'' in August 2011 and on the ''[[Late Show with David Letterman]]'' in November 2011.
Her second album ''[[Wounded Rhymes]]'' was released in 2011. The album was featured on several lists of 2011's best albums, including ''[[Q (magazine)|Q]]'', ''[[Mojo (magazine)|Mojo]]'', ''[[The Observer]]'', ''[[The New York Times]]'', ''[[The Huffington Post]]'' and ''[[Rolling Stone]]''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Almassi|first=Hannah|title=Lykke Li Is Signed By Viva Model Management – Music Girls Are Taking Over Fashiondom!|url=http://www.graziadaily.co.uk/fashion/archive/2012/01/11/music-girls-are-taking-over-fashiondom-lykke-li-joins-the-model-singer-club.htm|work=[[Grazia]]|access-date=27 January 2012|date=11 January 2012}}</ref> The 19{{nbsp}}April 2011 episode of ''Glee'' (titled "A Night of Neglect") featured student Tina singing a version of Lykke Li's "[[I Follow Rivers]]". On 30{{nbsp}}April 2011, she performed on ''Later... with Jools Holland'' in the UK, playing "Get Some", "Sadness Is a Blessing" and "I Follow Rivers". Lykke Li played at the 2011 [[Latitude Festival]], held between 14 and 18{{nbsp}}July 2011 at [[Henham Park]] in Suffolk, England. She appeared with her band on US late night talk show ''[[The Tonight Show with Jay Leno]]'' in August 2011 and on the ''[[Late Show with David Letterman]]'' in November 2011.


Belgian DJ/producer The Magician's remix of "I Follow Rivers" is featured in [[Jacques Audiard]]'s 2012 film ''[[Rust and Bone]]'' and the 2013 [[Palme d'Or]]-winning ''[[Blue Is the Warmest Colour]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rust and Bone (2012) Soundtracks|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2053425/soundtrack|publisher=IMDb|access-date=3 May 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Wolff|first=Spencer|title=Buried in the Sand: The Secret Politics of Blue Is the Warmest Color|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/spencer-wolff/buried-in-the-sand_b_4237379.html|work=HuffPost|access-date=3 May 2014}}</ref> Lykke contributed to the 2012 compilation "Volym 1" with the track "Come Near" released by the Swedish artist collective and record label [[Ingrid (record label)|INGRID]] where she is a founding member. She also contributed a cover of "[[Silver Springs (song)|Silver Springs]]" to a 2012 [[Fleetwood Mac]] tribute album, which included renditions from [[Best Coast]], [[Marianne Faithfull]], and [[MGMT]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thelineofbestfit.com/new-music/song-of-the-day/lykke-li-silver-springs-100179 |title=Lykke Li – Silver Springs [Best Fit Premiere] |publisher=The Line Of Best Fit |access-date=16 September 2012}}</ref>
Belgian DJ/producer The Magician's remix of "I Follow Rivers" is featured in [[Jacques Audiard]]'s 2012 film ''[[Rust and Bone]]'' and the 2013 [[Palme d'Or]]-winning ''[[Blue Is the Warmest Colour]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rust and Bone (2012) Soundtracks|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2053425/soundtrack|publisher=IMDb|access-date=3 May 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Wolff|first=Spencer|title=Buried in the Sand: The Secret Politics of Blue Is the Warmest Color|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/spencer-wolff/buried-in-the-sand_b_4237379.html|work=HuffPost|access-date=3 May 2014}}</ref> Lykke contributed to the 2012 compilation "Volym 1" with the track "Come Near" released by the Swedish artist collective and record label [[Ingrid (record label)|INGRID]] where she is a founding member. She also contributed a cover of "[[Silver Springs (song)|Silver Springs]]" to a 2012 [[Fleetwood Mac]] tribute album, which included renditions from [[Best Coast]], [[Marianne Faithfull]], and [[MGMT]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thelineofbestfit.com/new-music/song-of-the-day/lykke-li-silver-springs-100179 |title=Lykke Li – Silver Springs [Best Fit Premiere] |publisher=The Line Of Best Fit |access-date=16 September 2012}}</ref>


In 2013, she was featured as a guest musician on [[David Lynch]]'s second studio album, ''[[The Big Dream]]'', performing vocals on the lead single, "[[I'm Waiting Here]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/50983-david-lynch-announces-new-album-the-big-dream-shares-track-featuring-lykke-li|title=David Lynch Announces New Album, The Big Dream, Shares Track Featuring Lykke Li|website=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]|last=Minkser|first=Evan|date=3 June 2013|access-date= 3 June 2013}}</ref>
In 2013, she was featured as a guest musician on [[David Lynch]]'s third studio album, ''[[The Big Dream]]'', performing vocals on the lead single, "[[I'm Waiting Here]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/50983-david-lynch-announces-new-album-the-big-dream-shares-track-featuring-lykke-li|title=David Lynch Announces New Album, The Big Dream, Shares Track Featuring Lykke Li|website=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]|last=Minkser|first=Evan|date=3 June 2013|access-date= 3 June 2013}}</ref>


===2014–2017: ''I Never Learn'', acting debut and Liv===
===2014–2017: ''I Never Learn'', acting debut and Liv===
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{{Main|I Never Learn}}


On 27{{nbsp}}February 2014, Lykke Li released the video for the title track of her third studio album, ''[[I Never Learn]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SrEdAeGj6Y |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/5SrEdAeGj6Y |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=Watch the video of Lykke Li's, "I Never Learn" |via=YouTube|access-date=27 February 2014}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Following the release, Lykke Li released the video for the single "Love Me Like I'm Not Made of Stone" on 4{{nbsp}}March 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7iLERCEznI |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/D7iLERCEznI |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=Lykke Li – Love Me Like I'm Not Made Of Stone|via=YouTube|access-date=4 March 2014}}{{cbignore}}</ref> On 10{{nbsp}}April 2014, she released a video for the [[lead single]], "[[No Rest for the Wicked (Lykke Li song)|No Rest for the Wicked]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hh-0y8Qe0Sw |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/Hh-0y8Qe0Sw |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=Watch the video of Lykke Li's new single, "No Rest For The Wicked" |via=YouTube|access-date=10 April 2014}}{{cbignore}}</ref> On 15 July 2014, she also released a video for the single "Gunshot".
On 27{{nbsp}}February 2014, Lykke Li released the video for the title track of her third studio album, ''[[I Never Learn]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SrEdAeGj6Y |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/5SrEdAeGj6Y |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=Watch the video of Lykke Li's, "I Never Learn" |date=27 February 2014 |via=YouTube|access-date=27 February 2014}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Following the release, Lykke Li released the video for the single "Love Me Like I'm Not Made of Stone" on 4{{nbsp}}March 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7iLERCEznI |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/D7iLERCEznI |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=Lykke Li – Love Me Like I'm Not Made Of Stone|date=4 March 2014 |via=YouTube|access-date=4 March 2014}}{{cbignore}}</ref> On 10{{nbsp}}April 2014, she released a video for the [[lead single]], "[[No Rest for the Wicked (Lykke Li song)|No Rest for the Wicked]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hh-0y8Qe0Sw |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/Hh-0y8Qe0Sw |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=Watch the video of Lykke Li's new single, "No Rest For The Wicked" |date=10 April 2014 |via=YouTube|access-date=10 April 2014}}{{cbignore}}</ref> On 15 July 2014, she also released a video for the single "Gunshot".


Lykke Li officially released ''I Never Learn'' on 2{{nbsp}}May 2014. Once again her album was featured on several lists of 2014's best albums, including ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'', ''[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]'', and [[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]], among others. In United States, ''I Never Learn'' debuted at number 29 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]], making it Li's highest-peaking album on the chart. Prior to the release, Lykke Li released a remix of "No Rest for the Wicked", featuring [[ASAP Rocky]], on 21 April 2014. On 30 May 2014, Lykke Li released a remix EP of "No Rest for the Wicked".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/no-rest-for-wicked-remixes/id881986379?ign-mpt=uo%3D4|title=iTunes Music – No Rest For the Wicked (Remixes) – EP by Lykke Li|date=30 May 2014|publisher=iTunes Store|access-date=30 May 2014}}</ref> German electronic DJ [[Robin Schulz]] remixed "No Rest for the Wicked" and the edit was featured in Schulz's debut album ''[[Prayer (Robin Schulz album)|Prayer]]''.{{citation needed|date=February 2017}}
Lykke Li officially released ''I Never Learn'' on 2{{nbsp}}May 2014. Once again her album was featured on several lists of 2014's best albums, including ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'', ''[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]'', and [[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]], among others. In United States, ''I Never Learn'' debuted at number 29 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]], making it Lykke Li's highest-peaking album on the chart. Prior to the release, Lykke Li released a remix of "No Rest for the Wicked", featuring [[ASAP Rocky]], on 21 April 2014. On 30 May 2014, Lykke Li released a remix EP of "No Rest for the Wicked".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/no-rest-for-wicked-remixes/id881986379?ign-mpt=uo%3D4|title=iTunes Music – No Rest For the Wicked (Remixes) – EP by Lykke Li|date=30 May 2014|publisher=iTunes Store|access-date=30 May 2014}}</ref> German electronic DJ [[Robin Schulz]] remixed "No Rest for the Wicked" and the edit was featured in Schulz's debut album ''[[Prayer (Robin Schulz album)|Prayer]]''.{{citation needed|date=February 2017}}


Lykke Li made her acting debut in the 2014 Swedish crime film ''[[Tommy (2014 film)|Tommy]]'', directed by [[Tarik Saleh]], and recorded a song for the film, "Du är den ende". She wrote "No One Ever Loved" for the [[The Fault in Our Stars (soundtrack)|soundtrack]] to ''[[The Fault in Our Stars (film)|The Fault in Our Stars]]'', which was released on 19{{nbsp}}May 2014. Lykke Li was also featured as a guest musician on [[U2]]'s album ''[[Songs of Innocence (U2 album)|Songs of Innocence]]'', performing vocals on the last track "The Troubles".<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/lykke-li-surprise-u2-collaboration-the-troubles-songs-of-innocence-20140911|title=How Lykke Li Wound Up on U2's Secret Album|magazine=Rolling Stone|access-date=11 May 2017}}</ref>
Lykke Li made her acting debut in the 2014 Swedish crime film ''[[Tommy (2014 film)|Tommy]]'', directed by [[Tarik Saleh]], and recorded a song for the film, "Du är den ende". She wrote "No One Ever Loved" for the [[The Fault in Our Stars (soundtrack)|soundtrack]] to ''[[The Fault in Our Stars (film)|The Fault in Our Stars]]'', which was released on 19{{nbsp}}May 2014. Lykke Li was also featured as a guest musician on [[U2]]'s album ''[[Songs of Innocence (U2 album)|Songs of Innocence]]'', performing vocals on the last track "The Troubles".<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/lykke-li-surprise-u2-collaboration-the-troubles-songs-of-innocence-20140911|title=How Lykke Li Wound Up on U2's Secret Album|magazine=Rolling Stone|access-date=11 May 2017}}</ref>
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On 14{{nbsp}}November 2014, Lykke Li gained considerable attention from Internet music publications regarding her cover of Drake's "[[Hold On, We're Going Home]]", performed the night prior at London's [[Eventim Apollo]]. On 5{{nbsp}}January 2015, Lykke Li posted a picture on her [[Instagram]] account, in which she announced her temporary retirement.
On 14{{nbsp}}November 2014, Lykke Li gained considerable attention from Internet music publications regarding her cover of Drake's "[[Hold On, We're Going Home]]", performed the night prior at London's [[Eventim Apollo]]. On 5{{nbsp}}January 2015, Lykke Li posted a picture on her [[Instagram]] account, in which she announced her temporary retirement.


In 2015, Lykke Li was featured on [[Emile Haynie]]'s debut album ''[[We Fall]]'' on the track "Come Find Me", which also features [[The xx|Romy Madley Croft]] from [[The xx]]. She also teamed up with [[Yoann Lemoine|Woodkid]] to create a song for the ''[[The Divergent Series: Insurgent – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack|Divergent Series: Insurgent – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]]''.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Beauchemin|first1=Molly|title=Woodkid and Lykke Li Team for 'Never Let You Down' From Insurgent|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/58765-woodkid-and-lykke-li-team-for-never-let-you-down-from-insurgent/|website=Pitchfork|date=9 March 2015|access-date=9 March 2015}}</ref> The song, "Never Let You Down", was released as a single on 9{{nbsp}}March 2015.
In 2015, Lykke Li was featured on [[Emile Haynie]]'s debut album ''[[We Fall]]'' on the track "Come Find Me", which also features [[Romy Madley Croft]] from [[the xx]]. She also teamed up with [[Yoann Lemoine|Woodkid]] to create a song for the ''[[The Divergent Series: Insurgent – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack|Divergent Series: Insurgent – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]]''.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Beauchemin|first1=Molly|title=Woodkid and Lykke Li Team for 'Never Let You Down' From Insurgent|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/58765-woodkid-and-lykke-li-team-for-never-let-you-down-from-insurgent/|website=Pitchfork|date=9 March 2015|access-date=9 March 2015}}</ref> The song, "Never Let You Down", was released as a single on 9{{nbsp}}March 2015.


On 6{{nbsp}}April 2015, she released a video for "Never Gonna Love Again",<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/watch-lykke-li-crash-in-never-gonna-love-again-video-235135/|title=Watch Lykke Li Crash in 'Never Gonna Love Again' Video|last=Spanos|first=Brittany|date=6 April 2015|magazine=Rolling Stone|access-date=11 February 2019}}</ref> directed by Philippe Tempelman.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.axs.com/news/lykke-li-releases-intense-video-for-never-gonna-love-again-47822|title=Lykke Li releases intense video for 'Never Gonna Love Again'|website=AXS|access-date=11 February 2019}}</ref> In September 2016, supergroup [[Liv (band)|Liv]], featuring Lykke Li, released their first single "[[Wings of Love (Liv song)|Wings of Love]]".<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/hear-lykke-li-miike-snow-supergroups-shimmering-debut-song-112448/|title=Hear Lykke Li, Miike Snow Supergroup's Shimmering Debut Song|last=Reed|first=Ryan|date=30 September 2016|magazine=Rolling Stone|access-date=11 February 2019}}</ref> The music video was directed by Lykke Li.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vogue.com/article/lykke-li-wings-of-love-liv-supergroup|title=Lykke Li on Directing the Racy, Carefree Video for "Wings of Love"|website=Vogue|date=13 October 2016|access-date=11 February 2019}}</ref>
On 6{{nbsp}}April 2015, she released a video for "Never Gonna Love Again",<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/watch-lykke-li-crash-in-never-gonna-love-again-video-235135/|title=Watch Lykke Li Crash in 'Never Gonna Love Again' Video|last=Spanos|first=Brittany|date=6 April 2015|magazine=Rolling Stone|access-date=11 February 2019}}</ref> directed by Philippe Tempelman.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.axs.com/news/lykke-li-releases-intense-video-for-never-gonna-love-again-47822|title=Lykke Li releases intense video for 'Never Gonna Love Again'|website=AXS|access-date=11 February 2019}}</ref> In September 2016, supergroup [[Liv (band)|Liv]], featuring Lykke Li, released their first single "[[Wings of Love (Liv song)|Wings of Love]]".<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/hear-lykke-li-miike-snow-supergroups-shimmering-debut-song-112448/|title=Hear Lykke Li, Miike Snow Supergroup's Shimmering Debut Song|last=Reed|first=Ryan|date=30 September 2016|magazine=Rolling Stone|access-date=11 February 2019}}</ref> The music video was directed by Lykke Li.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vogue.com/article/lykke-li-wings-of-love-liv-supergroup|title=Lykke Li on Directing the Racy, Carefree Video for "Wings of Love"|website=Vogue|date=13 October 2016|access-date=11 February 2019}}</ref>
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Lykke Li released "No Hotel", the lead single from her fifth studio album, ''[[Eyeye]]'', on 23 March 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.stereogum.com/2180620/lykki-li-no-hotel/music/|title=Lykke Li Shares New Single 'No Hotel'|website=[[Stereogum]]|last=Breihan|first=Tom|date=23 March 2022|access-date=24 March 2022}}</ref> The album was released on 20 May 2022.<ref name="Eyeye">{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/eyeye/1613715815|title=Eyeye by Lykke Li|website=[[Apple Music]]|access-date=24 March 2022}}</ref>
Lykke Li released "No Hotel", the lead single from her fifth studio album, ''[[Eyeye]]'', on 23 March 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.stereogum.com/2180620/lykki-li-no-hotel/music/|title=Lykke Li Shares New Single 'No Hotel'|website=[[Stereogum]]|last=Breihan|first=Tom|date=23 March 2022|access-date=24 March 2022}}</ref> The album was released on 20 May 2022.<ref name="Eyeye">{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/eyeye/1613715815|title=Eyeye by Lykke Li|website=[[Apple Music]]|access-date=24 March 2022}}</ref>


In July 2022, it was announced that Li would partner with creative director Theo Lindquist and artist Nick Verstandpresent to present an immersive installation, entitled ''Ü & EYEYE'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thebroad.org/events/resonant-tones-u-eyeye|title=Resonant Tones: Ü & EYEYE|website=[[The Broad]]|access-date=20 August 2022}}</ref> at [[Los Angeles]]' [[The Broad|The Broad Museum]]. The project intends "to transform the Broad’s Oculus Hall into a hyper-sensory cathedral of female romantic fantasy", says a statement released about the installation. The opening night will feature a special performance by Li and her band in the Broad's lobby and third floor galleries.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Lykke-Li-to-Present-Immersive-Installation-for-The-Broad-with-Exclusive-Performance-on-Opening-Night-20220720|title=Lykke Li to Present Immersive Installation for The Broad with Exclusive Performance on Opening Night|website=[[BroadwayWorld]]|last=Major|first=Michael|date=20 July 2022|access-date=20 August 2022}}</ref>
In July 2022, it was announced that Lykke Li would partner with creative director Theo Lindquist and artist Nick Verstandpresent to present an immersive installation, entitled ''Ü & EYEYE'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thebroad.org/events/resonant-tones-u-eyeye|title=Resonant Tones: Ü & EYEYE|website=[[The Broad]]|access-date=20 August 2022}}</ref> at [[Los Angeles]]' [[The Broad|The Broad Museum]]. The project intends "to transform the Broad’s Oculus Hall into a hyper-sensory cathedral of female romantic fantasy", says a statement released about the installation. The opening night will feature a special performance by Lykke Li and her band in the Broad's lobby and third floor galleries.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Lykke-Li-to-Present-Immersive-Installation-for-The-Broad-with-Exclusive-Performance-on-Opening-Night-20220720|title=Lykke Li to Present Immersive Installation for The Broad with Exclusive Performance on Opening Night|website=[[BroadwayWorld]]|last=Major|first=Michael|date=20 July 2022|access-date=20 August 2022}}</ref>

In March 2024, Lykke Li performed June Carter Cash song "Ring of Fire" during final credits of Netflix movie "Damsel".


==Other ventures==
==Other ventures==
In September 2010, Lykke Li was announced as the official face of the [[Levi's]] Curve ID Collection, alongside [[Pixie Geldof]] and [[Miss Nine]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.catwalkqueen.tv/2010/09/levis_curve_id.html |title=Levi's Curve ID recruits Pixie Geldof, Miss Nine and Lykke Li &#124; Catwalk Queen |publisher=Catwalkqueen.tv |date=3 September 2010 |access-date=16 September 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130206113704/http://www.catwalkqueen.tv/2010/09/levis_curve_id.html |archive-date=6 February 2013 }}</ref> In January 2012 she signed with the [[VIVA Model Management]] agency.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lykke Li signs with Viva Model Management|url=https://www.nme.com/news/lykke-li/61383|work=[[NME]]|access-date=27 January 2012|date=12 January 2012}}</ref>
In September 2010, Lykke Li was announced as the official face of the [[Levi's]] Curve ID Collection, alongside [[Pixie Geldof]] and [[Miss Nine]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.catwalkqueen.tv/2010/09/levis_curve_id.html |title=Levi's Curve ID recruits Pixie Geldof, Miss Nine and Lykke Li &#124; Catwalk Queen |publisher=Catwalkqueen.tv |date=3 September 2010 |access-date=16 September 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130206113704/http://www.catwalkqueen.tv/2010/09/levis_curve_id.html |archive-date=6 February 2013 }}</ref> In January 2012 she signed with the [[VIVA Model Management]] agency.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lykke Li signs with Viva Model Management|url=https://www.nme.com/news/lykke-li/61383|work=[[NME]]|access-date=27 January 2012|date=12 January 2012}}</ref> She has Partnered with many major fashion brands, most recently including [[Levi Strauss & Co.|Levi’s]], [[H&M]], [[7 for All Mankind|Seven for All Mankind]], and [[Nina Ricci (brand)|Nina Ricci]].


Lykke Li made her acting debut in the 2014 Swedish crime film ''Tommy'' directed by Tarik Saleh. The film was released in cinemas in [[Scandinavia]] in March 2014.<ref>{{cite web|title=Watch: Lykke Li Stars in Swedish Crime Thriller Tommy|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/53547-watch-lykke-li-to-star-in-swedish-crime-thriller-tommy/|website=Pitchfork|access-date=5 March 2014|date=10 January 2014}}</ref> Lykke Li also appeared in [[Terrence Malick]]'s 2017 film ''[[Song to Song (film)|Song to Song]]'', playing BV's ([[Ryan Gosling]]) girlfriend.
Lykke Li made her acting debut in the 2014 Swedish crime film ''Tommy'' directed by Tarik Saleh. The film was released in cinemas in [[Scandinavia]] in March 2014.<ref>{{cite web|title=Watch: Lykke Li Stars in Swedish Crime Thriller Tommy|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/53547-watch-lykke-li-to-star-in-swedish-crime-thriller-tommy/|website=Pitchfork|access-date=5 March 2014|date=10 January 2014}}</ref> Lykke Li also appeared in [[Terrence Malick]]'s 2017 film ''[[Song to Song (film)|Song to Song]]'', playing BV's ([[Ryan Gosling]]) girlfriend. She is a member of [[SAG-AFTRA|SAG/AFTRA]].


The song "Gunshot" was used in the television commercial for the [[Peugeot 108]], which stars Li. She also stars in a short film for [[Gucci]]'s Spring/Summer 2015 collection, which features the song "Just Like a Dream" and debuted on 2{{nbsp}}March 2015.<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkPb1eRC8SM |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/zkPb1eRC8SM |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=Lykke Li & the Lady Web – Gucci Spring 2015|date=3 March 2015|via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
The song "Gunshot" was used in the television commercial for the [[Peugeot 108]], which stars Li. She also stars in a short film for [[Gucci]]'s Spring/Summer 2015 collection, which features the song "Just Like a Dream" and debuted on 2{{nbsp}}March 2015.<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkPb1eRC8SM |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/zkPb1eRC8SM |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=Lykke Li & the Lady Web – Gucci Spring 2015|date=3 March 2015|via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

Lykke Li is a founding partner in Yola Mezcal, which hosted a festival in Los Angeles in 2019 featuring a lineup of all-female performances by [[Megan Thee Stallion]], [[Courtney Love]], and others.


==Artistry==
==Artistry==
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Of her practice of [[transcendental meditation technique|transcendental meditation]], Lykke Li said in 2014: "It's really interesting from a creative point of view. Before, I could only write a few sentences and I'd have to take a break for a few days before I could go back to it. All of a sudden, I could write and finish a song in one go – verse, verse, verse, chorus, the lot. And that would happen with song after song. Finally, I unlocked the gate."<ref>{{cite news|last1=Carroll|first1=Jim|title=Lykke Li: 'I had the blues and that was a good thing'|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/lykke-li-i-had-the-blues-and-that-was-a-good-thing-1.1812714?page=2|newspaper=The Irish Times|access-date=30 June 2014|quote=One of the reasons Lykke Li cites for her heightened state of creativity of late is a growing interest in mindfulness and transcendental meditation}}</ref>
Of her practice of [[transcendental meditation technique|transcendental meditation]], Lykke Li said in 2014: "It's really interesting from a creative point of view. Before, I could only write a few sentences and I'd have to take a break for a few days before I could go back to it. All of a sudden, I could write and finish a song in one go – verse, verse, verse, chorus, the lot. And that would happen with song after song. Finally, I unlocked the gate."<ref>{{cite news|last1=Carroll|first1=Jim|title=Lykke Li: 'I had the blues and that was a good thing'|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/lykke-li-i-had-the-blues-and-that-was-a-good-thing-1.1812714?page=2|newspaper=The Irish Times|access-date=30 June 2014|quote=One of the reasons Lykke Li cites for her heightened state of creativity of late is a growing interest in mindfulness and transcendental meditation}}</ref>


On 30{{nbsp}}October 2015, Lykke Li posted a photo on Instagram announcing her pregnancy.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6746184/lykke-li-pregnant-photo|title=Lykke Li Expecting Her First Baby, Posts Pregnant Photo|date=30 October 2015|magazine=Billboard}}</ref> On 12 February 2016, she announced the birth of her son Dion, whose father is musician [[Jeff Bhasker]], on Facebook.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://shopdoen.com/blogs/journal/112794117-doen-doe-welcome-to-motherhood-lykke-li|title=Dôen + Doe: welcome to motherhood Lykke Li|website=Dǒen |access-date=15 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BBxm1C3L8iA/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/lykkeli/1184898947948202112 |archive-date=2021-12-23 |url-access=subscription|title=Lykke Li on Instagram: "Happy Valentines Day My Love and Baby Daddy !! @jeffbhasker @byruvan"|website=Instagram|access-date=15 March 2016}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Her mother died three weeks after Dion was born; she says that her album ''So Sad So Sexy'' was born out of this difficult time in her life.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-10-17|title=We Speak To Lykke Li In The Autumn Issue {{!}} Wonderland Magazine|url=http://www.wonderlandmagazine.com/2019/10/17/lykke-li-interview-autumn-19-issue/|access-date=2020-12-23|website=Wonderland|language=en-US}}</ref>
On 30{{nbsp}}October 2015, Lykke Li posted a photo on Instagram announcing her pregnancy.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6746184/lykke-li-pregnant-photo|title=Lykke Li Expecting Her First Baby, Posts Pregnant Photo|date=30 October 2015|magazine=Billboard}}</ref> On 12 February 2016, she announced the birth of her son Dion, whose father is musician [[Jeff Bhasker]], on Facebook.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://shopdoen.com/blogs/journal/112794117-doen-doe-welcome-to-motherhood-lykke-li|title=Dôen + Doe: welcome to motherhood Lykke Li|website=Dǒen |access-date=15 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BBxm1C3L8iA/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/lykkeli/1184898947948202112 |archive-date=2021-12-23 |url-access=subscription|title=Lykke Li on Instagram: "Happy Valentines Day My Love and Baby Daddy !! @jeffbhasker @byruvan"|website=Instagram|access-date=15 March 2016}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Lykke Li's mother died three weeks after Dion was born; she says that her album ''So Sad So Sexy'' was born out of this difficult time in her life.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-10-17|title=We Speak To Lykke Li In The Autumn Issue {{!}} Wonderland Magazine|url=http://www.wonderlandmagazine.com/2019/10/17/lykke-li-interview-autumn-19-issue/|access-date=2020-12-23|website=Wonderland|language=en-US}}</ref>


Lykke Li revealed she was pregnant with her second child on April 12th 2023, via Instagram. <ref>{{cite instagram|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/Cq8Hu_htu9w/|postid=Cq8Hu_htu9w/|title=archetype angel mother|author=Lykke Li|user=lykkeli|date=April 12, 2023}}</ref>
Lykke Li revealed she was pregnant with her second child on 12 April 2023, via Instagram.<ref>{{cite instagram|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/Cq8Hu_htu9w/|postid=Cq8Hu_htu9w/|title=archetype angel mother|author=Lykke Li|user=lykkeli|date=April 12, 2023}}</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==
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| <ref>{{cite web | url=https://grammis.se/nominated_year/2009/ | title=2009 Archives | access-date=3 May 2022 | archive-date=22 April 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190422193345/https://grammis.se/nominated_year/2009/ | url-status=dead }}</ref>
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| <ref>{{cite web | url=https://grammis.se/nominated_year/2015/ | title=2015 Archives | access-date=3 May 2022 | archive-date=16 January 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210116062250/https://grammis.se/nominated_year/2015/ | url-status=dead }}</ref>
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| <ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.hotpress.com/music/meteor-awards-2009-presenter-nominees-revealed-updated-5230224 | title=Meteor Awards 2009 - Presenter & Nominees Revealed &#91;updated&#93; }}</ref>
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Lykke Li
Lykke Li in 2010
Lykke Li in 2010
Background information
Birth nameLi Lykke Timotej Zachrisson
Born (1986-03-18) 18 March 1986 (age 38)
Ystad, Sweden
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • model
  • actress
Years active2007–present
Labels
Member ofLIV
Websitelykkeliofficial.com

Li Lykke Timotej Zachrisson (born 18 March 1986), known as Lykke Li (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈlʏ̂kːɛ ˈliː]), is a Swedish singer, songwriter, model and actress. Her music often blends elements of indie pop, dream pop and electronic. Her debut studio album, Youth Novels, was released in 2008, and has been followed by Wounded Rhymes (2011), I Never Learn (2014), So Sad So Sexy (2018), and Eyeye (2022). She is best known for her biggest hit single to date, "I Follow Rivers".

Early life

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Li Lykke Timotej Zachrisson was born in Ystad, Skåne; her mother, Kärsti Stiege [sv], was a photographer, and her father, Johan Zachrisson [sv] (stage name Zilverzurfarn), is a member of the Swedish punk-reggae band Dag Vag. Her younger brother, Zacharias Zachrisson (a.k.a. Vacation Forever), is also a musician.[7] The family moved to Stockholm when Zachrisson was a toddler and when she was six moved to a mountaintop in Portugal where they lived for five years. The family also spent time in Lisbon and Morocco, and winters in Nepal and India.[7][8] She moved to Brooklyn, New York City, for three months when she was 19.[9][10][11] She returned when she was 21 to record her album.[12]

Career

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2007–2010: Career beginnings and Youth Novels

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Main article: Youth Novels

Lykke Li released her first EP, Little Bit, in 2007. Stereogum named her an artist to watch in October 2007 and described her music as a mix of soul, electro and "powdered-sugar pop".[13] Lykke Li's debut album, Youth Novels, was released on LL Recordings in the Nordic region on 30 January 2008 and received a wider European release in June 2008. The album was produced by Björn Yttling of Peter Bjorn and John and Lasse Mårtén and was reportedly inspired by a previous relationship of three years.[7] It was released in the United States on 19 August 2008. The album was released in the United Kingdom in June 2008, promoted by a performance of "Little Bit" on Later... with Jools Holland on 25 May 2008.

Lykke Li in 2009

Lykke Li performed live with a pared-down drum kit, a necklace made out of percussive instruments, a guitar, a bass and a microphone.[citation needed] Youth Novels was placed on many of the year's Best Of lists[14][15][16] and saw Lykke Li sell out tours, including sets at festivals Glastonbury, Coachella and Lollapalooza. She appeared on Late Night with Conan O'Brien.[17][non-primary source needed]

She appeared on Swedish musician Kleerup's self-titled album, contributing vocals to the track "Until We Bleed". She also worked with Norwegian electronic duo Röyksopp on their 2009 album Junior, contributing vocals to "Miss It So Much" and "Were You Ever Wanted". Lykke Li appeared on Last Call with Carson Daly on 18 February 2009. She covered "Knocked Up", originally recorded by Kings of Leon who had approached Lykke to cover a song of her choice, and "Gifted" in which she performs with Kanye West. Lykke Li performed at the 2009 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on 19 April and the 2009 Lollapalooza festival on 8 August as part of the promotional tour for Youth Novels.

Her song "I'm Good, I'm Gone" featured in the game FIFA 09, whilst a remixed version was featured in the 2009 horror film Sorority Row. The song "Possibility" was written for the 2009 film The Twilight Saga: New Moon. Lykke Li had been asked to write a song to the film soundtrack but was reluctant to commit to the project. It was after she had seen an early screening of the film that she decided she wanted to contribute to the soundtrack. The soundtrack was released on 16 October 2009.

2011–2013: Wounded Rhymes

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Main article: Wounded Rhymes

The song "Get Some" was featured in the 15th episode of the first season of Hawaii Five-0 titled "Kai e'e" which aired 23 January 2011. The song was also used in ABC Family's drama Pretty Little Liars in the 18th episode of the second season which was titled "A Kiss Before Lying" which aired 30 January 2012. The song was also used in the 19th episode of the second season of The CW's The Vampire Diaries, titled "Klaus" and originally aired 21 April 2011,[18] and in the show Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 as well as the sixth episode of the first season of Teen Wolf, titled "Heart Monitor" and originally aired 4 July 2011.[19] The song was also used in the film Premium Rush as one of its soundtracks. The song "Unrequited Love" was used in episode 19 ("The Wheels of Justice"), season four of The Good Wife.

Lykke Li performing at Paradiso in Amsterdam, December 2008

Lykke Li's song "Melodies and Desires" was featured in the 2010 Australian film Griff the Invisible and an edited version of "Get Some" was featured in the Catwoman trailer for the video game, Batman: Arkham City. She collaborated with singer Kleerup on the song "Until We Bleed", which was featured on an episode of UK TV series Misfits and an episode of the television series Ringer.

Her second album Wounded Rhymes was released in 2011. The album was featured on several lists of 2011's best albums, including Q, Mojo, The Observer, The New York Times, The Huffington Post and Rolling Stone.[20] The 19 April 2011 episode of Glee (titled "A Night of Neglect") featured student Tina singing a version of Lykke Li's "I Follow Rivers". On 30 April 2011, she performed on Later... with Jools Holland in the UK, playing "Get Some", "Sadness Is a Blessing" and "I Follow Rivers". Lykke Li played at the 2011 Latitude Festival, held between 14 and 18 July 2011 at Henham Park in Suffolk, England. She appeared with her band on US late night talk show The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in August 2011 and on the Late Show with David Letterman in November 2011.

Belgian DJ/producer The Magician's remix of "I Follow Rivers" is featured in Jacques Audiard's 2012 film Rust and Bone and the 2013 Palme d'Or-winning Blue Is the Warmest Colour.[21][22] Lykke contributed to the 2012 compilation "Volym 1" with the track "Come Near" released by the Swedish artist collective and record label INGRID where she is a founding member. She also contributed a cover of "Silver Springs" to a 2012 Fleetwood Mac tribute album, which included renditions from Best Coast, Marianne Faithfull, and MGMT.[23]

In 2013, she was featured as a guest musician on David Lynch's third studio album, The Big Dream, performing vocals on the lead single, "I'm Waiting Here".[24]

2014–2017: I Never Learn, acting debut and Liv

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Main article: I Never Learn

On 27 February 2014, Lykke Li released the video for the title track of her third studio album, I Never Learn.[25] Following the release, Lykke Li released the video for the single "Love Me Like I'm Not Made of Stone" on 4 March 2014.[26] On 10 April 2014, she released a video for the lead single, "No Rest for the Wicked".[27] On 15 July 2014, she also released a video for the single "Gunshot".

Lykke Li officially released I Never Learn on 2 May 2014. Once again her album was featured on several lists of 2014's best albums, including Billboard, Complex, and Pitchfork, among others. In United States, I Never Learn debuted at number 29 on the Billboard 200, making it Lykke Li's highest-peaking album on the chart. Prior to the release, Lykke Li released a remix of "No Rest for the Wicked", featuring ASAP Rocky, on 21 April 2014. On 30 May 2014, Lykke Li released a remix EP of "No Rest for the Wicked".[28] German electronic DJ Robin Schulz remixed "No Rest for the Wicked" and the edit was featured in Schulz's debut album Prayer.[citation needed]

Lykke Li made her acting debut in the 2014 Swedish crime film Tommy, directed by Tarik Saleh, and recorded a song for the film, "Du är den ende". She wrote "No One Ever Loved" for the soundtrack to The Fault in Our Stars, which was released on 19 May 2014. Lykke Li was also featured as a guest musician on U2's album Songs of Innocence, performing vocals on the last track "The Troubles".[29]

On 14 November 2014, Lykke Li gained considerable attention from Internet music publications regarding her cover of Drake's "Hold On, We're Going Home", performed the night prior at London's Eventim Apollo. On 5 January 2015, Lykke Li posted a picture on her Instagram account, in which she announced her temporary retirement.

In 2015, Lykke Li was featured on Emile Haynie's debut album We Fall on the track "Come Find Me", which also features Romy Madley Croft from the xx. She also teamed up with Woodkid to create a song for the Divergent Series: Insurgent – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.[30] The song, "Never Let You Down", was released as a single on 9 March 2015.

On 6 April 2015, she released a video for "Never Gonna Love Again",[31] directed by Philippe Tempelman.[32] In September 2016, supergroup Liv, featuring Lykke Li, released their first single "Wings of Love".[33] The music video was directed by Lykke Li.[34]

2018–2019: So Sad So Sexy

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Main article: So Sad So Sexy

Lykke Li released her fourth studio album, So Sad So Sexy, on 8 June 2018 through RCA.[35] Along with the announcement, Lykke Li released the first two singles, "Deep End" and "Hard Rain".[35]

In April 2019, she sang lead vocals and appeared in the video for Mark Ronson's "Late Night Feelings", the title track from the album of the same name.

In July 2019, Lykke Li released the EP Still Sad Still Sexy, featuring four remixes from So Sad So Sexy and two new songs.[36]

2020–present: Eyeye

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Main article: Eyeye

In a 2019 interview speaking about her fifth studio album, Lykke Li told NME: "I think, maybe to everyone's disappointment, I'm going to really scale it down and back and slow it down. [...] It'll be more like soul music. It'll still be sad, and still be sexy."[37]

Lykke Li made her return to music releasing "BRON", a song sung entirely in Swedish, in October 2020.[38]

Lykke Li released "No Hotel", the lead single from her fifth studio album, Eyeye, on 23 March 2022.[39] The album was released on 20 May 2022.[40]

In July 2022, it was announced that Lykke Li would partner with creative director Theo Lindquist and artist Nick Verstandpresent to present an immersive installation, entitled Ü & EYEYE,[41] at Los Angeles' The Broad Museum. The project intends "to transform the Broad’s Oculus Hall into a hyper-sensory cathedral of female romantic fantasy", says a statement released about the installation. The opening night will feature a special performance by Lykke Li and her band in the Broad's lobby and third floor galleries.[42]

In March 2024, Lykke Li performed June Carter Cash song "Ring of Fire" during final credits of Netflix movie "Damsel".

Other ventures

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In September 2010, Lykke Li was announced as the official face of the Levi's Curve ID Collection, alongside Pixie Geldof and Miss Nine.[43] In January 2012 she signed with the VIVA Model Management agency.[44] She has Partnered with many major fashion brands, most recently including Levi’s, H&M, Seven for All Mankind, and Nina Ricci.

Lykke Li made her acting debut in the 2014 Swedish crime film Tommy directed by Tarik Saleh. The film was released in cinemas in Scandinavia in March 2014.[45] Lykke Li also appeared in Terrence Malick's 2017 film Song to Song, playing BV's (Ryan Gosling) girlfriend. She is a member of SAG/AFTRA.

The song "Gunshot" was used in the television commercial for the Peugeot 108, which stars Li. She also stars in a short film for Gucci's Spring/Summer 2015 collection, which features the song "Just Like a Dream" and debuted on 2 March 2015.[46]

Lykke Li is a founding partner in Yola Mezcal, which hosted a festival in Los Angeles in 2019 featuring a lineup of all-female performances by Megan Thee Stallion, Courtney Love, and others.

Artistry

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Lykke Li has cited Neil Young, the Shangri-Las, This Mortal Coil, the Beatles, and the Rolling Stones as influences, stating, "They aren't pop anymore by today's standards, but they were."[47] Other influences include the Velvet Underground, Leonard Cohen, and Beach House.[48][49]

Lykke Li possesses the vocal range of a soprano.[50]

Personal life

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Of her practice of transcendental meditation, Lykke Li said in 2014: "It's really interesting from a creative point of view. Before, I could only write a few sentences and I'd have to take a break for a few days before I could go back to it. All of a sudden, I could write and finish a song in one go – verse, verse, verse, chorus, the lot. And that would happen with song after song. Finally, I unlocked the gate."[51]

On 30 October 2015, Lykke Li posted a photo on Instagram announcing her pregnancy.[52] On 12 February 2016, she announced the birth of her son Dion, whose father is musician Jeff Bhasker, on Facebook.[53][54] Lykke Li's mother died three weeks after Dion was born; she says that her album So Sad So Sexy was born out of this difficult time in her life.[55]

Lykke Li revealed she was pregnant with her second child on 12 April 2023, via Instagram.[56]

Discography

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Main article: Lykke Li discography

Filmography

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Main article: Lykke Li videography

Awards and nominations

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Award Year Nominee(s) Category Result Ref.
Antville Music Video Awards 2008 "I'm Good, I'm Gone" Best Performance Video Nominated [57]
Best Choreography Nominated
Best Art Direction Nominated
2011 "Sadness Is a Blessing" Best Narrative Won [58]
Best Cinematography Nominated
BT Digital Music Awards 2011 Wounded Rhymes Google Earth Moon gig Best Artist Promotion Nominated [59]
Camerimage 2018 "Hard Rain" Best Music Video Nominated [60]
2022 "5D" Nominated [61]
ECHO Awards 2012 "I Follow Rivers" Hit of the Year Nominated [62]
European Border Breakers Awards 2009 Youth Novels Album of the Year Won [63]
European Festivals Awards 2012 "I Follow Rivers" Festival Anthem of the Year Won [64]
GAFFA Awards (Denmark) 2019 Herself Best International Artist Nominated
So Sad So Sexy Best International Album Nominated
GAFFA Awards (Sweden) 2019 Herself Best Solo Artist Nominated
"Deep End" Best Hit Nominated
So Sad So Sexy Best Album Nominated
Grammis 2009 Herself Best Newcomer Nominated [65]
2012 Best Pop Nominated [66]
Best Composer Nominated
Best International Success Nominated
Best Artist Won
Wounded Rhymes Best Album Won
2015 Herself Best Pop Nominated [67]
2019 Best Alternative Pop Nominated [68]
Best Composer Nominated
So Sad So Sexy Best Album Nominated
mtvU Woodie Awards 2008 Herself The Breaking Woodie Nominated [69]
Meteor Music Awards 2009 Herself Best International Female Nominated [70]
m-v-f- Awards 2023 Eyeye Innovation in a Video Nominated [71]
NME Awards 2009 Herself Hottest Female Nominated [72]
Nordic Music Prize 2011 Wounded Rhymes Album of the Year Nominated [73]
2014 I Never Learn Nominated [74]
P3 Guld Music Awards 2009 Herself Best New Artist Won [75]
Best Pop Nominated
2015 Nominated [76]
Rober Awards Music Prize 2008 Herself Best European Artist Nominated [77]
Best Female Artist Nominated [78]
2011 Nominated [79]
2014 Nominated [80]
Best Pop Artist Nominated
"Du är den ende" Best Cover Version Nominated
STIM 2011 Herself Platinagitarren Won [81]
Studio8 Media International Music Awards 2009 Female Voice of February 2009 Won [82]
UK Music Video Awards 2019 "Late Night Feelings" (feat. Mark Ronson) Best Styling in a Video Nominated [83]
2022 Eyeye Best Special Video Project Nominated [84]
World Music Awards 2014 Herself World's Best Female Artist Nominated [85]
World's Best Live Act Nominated [86]
World's Best Entertainer of the Year Nominated [87]
"I Follow Rivers" World's Best Song Nominated [88]

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