Markus Krunegård

About

Markus Krunegård is a Swedish singer-songwriter born in Norrköping in 1979, who first came to prominence as frontman of the indie band Laakso before releasing his solo debut Markusevangeliet in 2008 - a Top Ten hit that launched one of Sweden's most prolific solo careers. Over ten albums he has built a reputation for densely worded, diaristic lyrics that move between stripped-back folk, euphoric rock and electronic pop, and he also runs the indie label <1000 alongside side projects including Laakso, BC Unidos and Hets. His 2025 album Bastard, his tenth solo record, was followed by the sold-out 'Tour de Bastard' and a career-peak headline show at Avicii Arena in Stockholm.

Solo albums released (2008-2025)

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Most-played track on Swedish P3 radio, summer 2024 ('Inget halleluja')

What's new

2025-10
Krunegård headlined Avicii Arena in Stockholm on 10 October 2025 - his largest concert to date, billed as 'Halva Globen' (Half the Globe).
2025-08
A career-retrospective podcast series 'Halva Globen' was released ahead of the Avicii Arena show, featuring guests including Mona Sahlin and Filip Hammar discussing his albums track by track.
2025-02
Krunegård released his tenth solo album Bastard on 7 February 2025, described by reviewers as blending 80s-influenced pop with arena rock and exploring themes of identity and nostalgia.
2025-02
The 'Tour de Bastard' Swedish tour, spanning cities from Örebro to Göteborg, sold out in most venues and received top marks from several newspapers including Göteborgs-Posten.
2024-09
The single 'Inget halleluja' reached A-rotation on Swedish national radio P3 and became the channel's tenth most-played track of the summer of 2024.