Hästpojken

Hästpojken is a Swedish pop-rock group from Gothenburg.[1] The origin of the name Hästpojken (literally horseboy in Swedish) remains a mystery.

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

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. Gothenburg Symfoniker website: Popical - Hästpojken (in Swedish)
  2. Nöjesguiden: HÄSTPOJKEN VÄXER UPP (in Swedish)
  3. Göteborgs-Posten: Hästpojken | Stenhammarsalen, fredag (in Swedish)
  4. Blixten: Hästpojken (in Swedish)
  5. "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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