Caroline Hjelt (born 8 November 1987, Stockholm) is one half of the Swedish electropop duo Icona Pop, which she formed with Aino Jawo after the two met at a Stockholm party in 2009. The duo broke through internationally with 'I Love It' (feat. Charli XCX) in 2012, a track that has since crossed 1 billion Spotify streams and reached No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100. Hjelt studied at Rytmus Musikergymnasiet in Stockholm alongside future collaborators including Tove Lo, and has co-written and co-produced all of Icona Pop's output across four studio albums.
Icona Pop released the new single 'Butterfly Feelings', taken from their forthcoming fourth studio album Ritual.
Rolling Stone reported that Icona Pop's fourth studio album Ritual is due for release on August 14, 2026.
The Meghan Trainor 'Get In Girl Tour', on which Icona Pop were announced as support act, was canceled on April 16, 2026, due to Trainor's decision to prioritize family commitments.
Caroline Hjelt attended Coachella 2026 alongside longtime friend Tove Lo, as documented in a diary feature for Vogue Scandinavia.
'I Love It' (feat. Charli XCX) surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify, becoming Icona Pop's first song to reach that milestone.
concert20:00Pop duo Icona Pop showcases new music from their upcoming album RITUAL at Pustervik in Göteborg.
concertIcona Pop returns to Stockholm to present their new album RITUAL at Berns as part of their Nordic tour.