Interview: Icona Pop

Icona Pop is a duo from Sweden comprising of Aino Jawo and Caroline Hjelt. They describe their sound as “pop with an edge” and have been rapidly turning out music since their chance meeting at a party Caroline was throwing. The two quickly became friends and talked about writing something together. After a few attempts they liked what was happening and started calling themselves a band. They have a conquer-it-all attitude and say yes to challenges without hesitation.

Their debut single “Manners/Top Rated” was released on Neon Gold Records, home to such acts as Penguin Prison, Marina and the Diamonds, The Knocks and Ellie Goulding. They’ve just released a new song “Luvsick” with Logo, which is out on the Kitsuné Maison Compilation 11: The IndieDance Issue. Their first EP will be out later this Fall with a full album coming out in Winter.

When it comes to style, Aino and Caroline use clothing as another extension of expression. Whether up or down they say clothing can often help intensify feelings. As for favorite designers they are rallying behind such Swedish brands as 5th Ave Repair Shop and ACNE help them onstage and off.

If they weren’t involved in music, Caroline would want to be a Doctor and Aino an Astronaut. Here’s hoping they won’t need to change careers just yet.