Hästpojken is a Swedish pop group from Gothenburg.[1] The origin of the name Hästpojken (literally horseboy in Swedish) remains a mystery.
The band was founded in 2007 and originally consisted of Martin Elisson, vocalist from Bad Cash Quartet, Adam Bolméus, guitarist also from the same band and Lars Malmros (Pop-Lars) drummer from Broder Daniel. This line-up released the band's debut album Caligula in 2008. Elisson and Bolmeus would write most of materials. 2010 saw the follow-up album Från där jag ropar after which Lars Malmros left the band. The band would see many changes in the line-up. The band's third album is En magisk tanke released in 2013.[2] In 2014, Hästpojken played with Göteborgs symfoniker.[3] The band is preparing a new album for release in 2015.[2][4]
In 2014, Hästpojken was nominated as "best group" during P3 Guld awards.[1]
Contents[]
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- 1 Members
- 1.1 Former members
- 1.2 Stand-ins during live tours
- 2 Discography
- 2.1 Albums
- 2.2 Singles
- 3 References
- 4 External links
Members[edit][]
- Martin Elisson — Lead Vocals
- Adam Bolméus — Guitar and backing vocals
- Oscar Wallblom — Bass and backing vocals
- Nico Janco — Drums
- Matti Ollikainen — Piano
- Karl Ander — Guitar, Keyboard and backing vocals
Former members[edit][]
- Lars Malmros — drums, percussion (2007-2008)
- Joel Alme — Bass, backing vocals (2007-2008)
- Pontus Tenggren - (????-2010)
Stand-ins during live tours[edit][]
- Stefan Sporsén — Piano
- Henrik Lindén — Bass and backing vocals
Discography[edit][]
Albums[edit][]
Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Certification |
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SWE [5] | |||
2008 | Caligula | 15 | |
2010 | Från där jag ropar | 7 | |
2013 | En magisk tanke | 5 |
Singles[edit][]
Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Album |
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SWE [5] | |||
2009 | "Gitarrer & bas, trummor & hat" | 32 |
- Others (non-charting)
- 2007: "Shane MacGowan"
- 2008: "Caligula"
- 2008: "Här har du ditt liv"
- 2010: "Jag e jag"
- 2012: "Samma himlar"
- 2013: "Sommarvin"
References[edit][]
- ^ Jump up to:a b Gothenburg Symfoniker wesbite: Popical - Hästpojken (Swedish)
- ^ Jump up to:a b Nöjesguiden: HÄSTPOJKEN VÄXER UPP (Swedish)
- Jump up^ Göteborgs-Posten: Hästpojken | Stenhammarsalen, fredag (Swedish)
- Jump up^ Blixten: Hästpojken Template:Sv ivon
- ^ Jump up to:a b "Hästpojken — Swedish Charts". swedishcharts.com/ Hung Medien.