Hästpojken
Hästpojken during Sommarkrysset in Stockholm in 2008
Hästpojken during Sommarkrysset in Stockholm in 2008
Background information
OriginGothenburg, Sweden
Genres
Years active2007-present
LabelsRoxy Recordings
MembersMartin Elisson
Adam Bolméus
Nico Janco
Oscar Wallblom
Karl Ander
Past membersLars Malmros
Pontus Tenggren
Joel Alme

Hästpojken is a Swedish pop-rock 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]

Members

  • 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

  • Lars Malmros — drums, percussion (2007-2008)
  • Joel Alme — Bass, backing vocals (2007-2008)
  • Pontus Tenggren - (????-2010)

Stand-ins during live tours

  • Stefan Sporsén — Piano
  • Henrik Lindén — Bass and backing vocals

Discography

Albums

Year Title Peak chart positions Certification
SWE
[5]
2008 Caligula 15
2010 Från där jag ropar 7
2013 En magisk tanke 5
2018 Hästpojken är död 20
[6]

Singles

Year Title Peak chart positions Album
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

  1. 1 2 Gothenburg Symfoniker website: Popical - Hästpojken (in Swedish)
  2. 1 2 Nöjesguiden: HÄSTPOJKEN VÄXER UPP (in Swedish)
  3. ↑ Göteborgs-Posten: Hästpojken | Stenhammarsalen, fredag (in Swedish)
  4. ↑ Blixten: Hästpojken (in Swedish)
  5. 1 2 "Hästpojken — Swedish Charts". swedishcharts.com/ Hung Medien.
  6. ↑ "Sverigetopplistan – Sveriges Officiella Topplista". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 27 April 2018. Click on "Veckans albumlista".
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