Lotta Wenglén – Everybody Knows – Cheers to the Vikings

Lotta Wengen’s latest single, “Everybody Knows,” emerges as a soul-stirring anthem that touches upon the challenges faced by today’s youth. As the second single from her highly anticipated EP, “Stardust & Debris,” the track encapsulates a profound message about mental health struggles and anxiety, all wrapped in a captivating country-pop soundscape adorned with lush strings and harmonious backing vocals. Lotta Wengen’s musical prowess is unmistakably reminiscent of legendary artists like Josh Rouse, Burt Bacharach, and Barbie Benton, making “Everybody Knows” a must-listen for enthusiasts of these iconic performers.

In a musical landscape where authenticity and vulnerability are often celebrated, Lotta Wengen fearlessly delves into the poignant topic of mental health among teenagers with “Everybody Knows.” The lyrics reveal a deep introspection as Lotta contemplates the challenges faced by young individuals who find themselves battling inner demons, succumbing to anxiety, and becoming reclusive in their own sanctuaries. Through her poignant storytelling, Lotta gives voice to a generation that often struggles to express its emotional turmoil, inviting listeners to reflect on the inner worlds of those who may be silently grappling with their mental well-being.

What sets “Everybody Knows” apart is its seamless fusion of country and pop elements, a hallmark of Nashville’s rich musical heritage. Lotta Wengen demonstrates her versatility as an artist by crafting a musical backdrop that harmoniously combines twangy country sensibilities with the polished allure of pop music. The song’s arrangement boasts an array of exquisitely orchestrated strings that sweep across the melody like a gentle breeze, evoking a sense of both melancholy and hope. The backing vocals, velvety and soothing, add depth and dimension to the composition, creating a sonic tapestry that envelopes the listener in a cocoon of musical warmth.

Lotta Wengen’s songwriting prowess shines brightly in “Everybody Knows,” a testament to her ability to tackle serious subject matter while maintaining an engaging and accessible musical approach. The song’s lyrical depth and emotional resonance are complemented by the skilled instrumentation and arrangement, showcasing Lotta’s dedication to her craft and her unwavering commitment to creating meaningful music.

Fans of celebrated artists such as Josh Rouse, with his soul-baring lyricism, Burt Bacharach, known for his timeless melodies, and the enchanting Barbie Benton, will find themselves right at home in the musical world of Lotta Wengen. “Everybody Knows” not only pays homage to the influences that have shaped Lotta’s unique musical identity but also positions her as a contemporary torchbearer of the Nashville songwriting tradition.

As anticipation builds for the forthcoming EP, “Stardust & Debris,” Lotta Wengen’s “Everybody Knows” serves as a tantalizing glimpse into the artist’s multifaceted talents. With its evocative storytelling, genre-blurring soundscape, and a sincere desire to shed light on the struggles of today’s youth, this single solidifies Lotta Wengen’s place as a compelling and compassionate voice in the modern musical landscape. So, tune in, embrace the harmonious journey, and allow Lotta Wengen’s “Everybody Knows” to resonate deeply within your heart and mind.

ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Short version: Lotta Wenglén has a long career as a well-credentialed artist, songwriter and producer with her own Record Label Margit Music. She has toured with Whiskeytown, Chip Taylor, Rosie Thomas and has played in a lot of bands such as Blind Lake and Dollykollot. She was one of the five women portraid in the documentary film “I’m my own Dolly Parton” along side Nina Persson from The Cardigans.

Full bio: Lotta Wenglén was born in Malmö in 1971 and started playing guitar and writing songs at an early age. She soon began making tape recordings with her older brother. When the two of them where introduced to a four channel analogue porta studio it was pure heaven. In her teens Lotta started her first band, but it wasn´t until the winter of 1995, when Lotta and two friends formed the band ”ba-ba-loo”, that the music started to find a form. The band had some local gigs in Malmö but soon they got the danish recordcompany Mega Records to record their debut album ”Frosting- the american way” with help from producer Billy Cross (Bob Dylan´s former guitarist). The album was released in 1998.

In 1999, Lotta and Uffe, the bass player from ba-ba-loo took in two new band members and changed their band name to ”bobby ray”. They recorded a demo and played at Popstad 2000 in Malmö. In the year 2000 Lotta went solo and recorded the album ”Golden Green” (DUNDRET STUDIO). It was released through Adrian Recordings in 2001. American songwriter Chip Taylor joined her in a duet on the album, ”The hard part´s to stay”. The song was also released as a single two months before the album came out.

Lotta started her own label in 2001, Margit Music (namned after her grandmother) and released the ep ”Scratch”, the single ”Ambassador of love” and the album ”Paintbrush” that same year. All recorded at MIN STUDIO (former Dundret Studio) in Malmö. During the years 2003 and 2004 she wrote, produced and recorded her third album in her small home studio in her house in Hököpinge Kyrkby. She namned it ”Ask Harry” and released it in Sweden through Margit Music in February 2005.

Lotta moved to Malmö in 2005 and wrote new songs. She had no plan of making them into an album. Instead she recorded songs and released them the next day on Myspace. When she found out that she had been granted financial support from Statens Kulturråd to produce an album she had a change of plan. She already had songs to fill an album so her fourth album ” In The Core” was released in September 2008.

Lotta started playing with Carolina Carlbom (Pujskins), Magnus Sveningsson (The Cardigans) and Måns Wieslander (Elevator Adam). They toured in Germany and new songs where written. The songs became Lottas fifth album ”Thanks for your generous donations!” Erika Rosén, Sofia Härdig and Katharina Nuttall joined her on the album along side the band. The album was recorded during a short period of time and followed a crazy production plan that Lotta had come up with. Alot of the humour and fun recordings made it through the mix. The album was relased in May 2011.

At this time Lotta was one out of five characters in Jessica Nettelbladts movie “I am my own Dolly Parton” and these five women recorded (with Katharina Nuttall as engineer) an album under the name “Dollykollot”. An album with both their own songs and Dolly songs. In 2013 Lotta and her guitarist Måns Wieslander formed the duo Blind Lake and recorded an album named “On Earth”. It was released in June 2015. During 2016-2018 they recorded new songs to be released in 2019.

Between 2017-2019 Lotta played percussion in the band Cecilia Nordlund & Fullmånen från Helvetet. The band released an ep and toured with Pelle Ossler in 2017 and in 2018 came their debut album “Åska & Blod”. Lotta left the band 2019 and together with Cecilia and Carolina Carlbom brought new life to Det Döda Köttet. In 2018 Lotta started working on her new solo songs (in swedish) with Lasse Johansson Ståle. “Alla andra ska dö” was released in 2020.

In 2022 Lotta Wenglén and Anders Thorén from Wildie deliver a heart-warming bright country duet with the juxtaposed title ‘Blackest Hole On Earth’. The single is out via Lotta’s own label Margit Music.