Sweden’s Soundcheck: How a Nordic Country Conquered the Global Music Charts

When you think of Sweden, what comes to mind? Picturesque snow-capped forests, sleek design, midsummer feasts, and—above all—an uncanny ability to write world-class pop music. For a nation of just 10 million people, Sweden punches staggeringly high above its weight class. It is consistently one of the world’s top music exporters, right behind heavyweights like the US and the UK.