Per Gessle

Per Gessle is the Swedish pop maestro best known as the driving force behind Roxette, the iconic duo that conquered global charts in the late '80s and '90s with timeless bangers like "The Look" and "It Must Have Been Love." Born in Halmstad in 1959, this melody-making machine has been crafting hits since his teens, first with power-pop outfit Gyllene Tider before teaming up with the late Marie Fredriksson for Roxette's synth-driven magic. When he's not reviving Roxette nostalgia, Gessle keeps his Nordic pop crown shiny with solo work that blends Swedish-language intimacy and English-friendly hooks, proving he's never met a chorus he couldn't weaponize.

Still firing on all cylinders, Gessle's recent releases like *Jupiter Calling (2024)* and the cheekily titled *Nyper mig i armen* show he's not done rewriting Sweden's pop playbook. Whether he's dropping deluxe editions (*Sällskapssjuk*) or digging into his archives (*The Lonely Boys Demo Sessions*), the man treats songwriting like an Olympic sport – and we're all just spectators cheering from the stands. From arena anthems to heartfelt Swedish ballads, Gessle's career is a masterclass in staying relevant without losing that signature twinkle-in-the-ear charm.

Genres

Swedish Ballads

Related Artists

Roxette

The Cardigans

kent

Mando Diao

Orup

Ace of Base

Eva Dahlgren

Mauro Scocco

Peter Bjorn and John

Lars Winnerbäck

Håkan Hellström

First Aid Kit

Latest Release

Har på känn

Per Gessle

Single - Released March 14, 2025