The Monocle Weekly
The team stay in Stockholm for the final edition of the Summer Series and take a close look at the Swedish design scene. Around the table are Jerk Malmsten of Malmstenbutiken, a design store that sells his grandfather's famous furniture as well as a selection of pieces from new designers, and Andreas Ferm of acclaimed architecture practice Guise. Together they discuss their dream commissions, the expectations placed on their nation's designers and how their world-renowned heritage plays out on a global stage. Editor Andrew Tuck, culture editor Rob Bound and host Tyler Brûlé share their impressions of "brand Sweden" and finally, the series ends on a high note with stunning music from new Swedish funk and soul band O'Spada.
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Up and coming Swedish band O'Spada met while they were studying music and have been playing together for two and a half years. The band's five members come from different corners of the country and their unique sound combines influences as diverse as soul, rock, hip-hop and funk. They are currently putting the final touches to their debut album, set to take the industry by storm, and they play us an electrifying sample of what's to come on this final edition of the Monocle Summer Series.
You can find out more about O'Spada here.
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