Hästpojken is a Swedish pop-rock group from Gothenburg.Gothenburg Symfoniker website: Popical - Hästpojken The origin of the name Hästpojken (literally horseboy in Swedish) remains a mystery.
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.Nöjesguiden: HÄSTPOJKEN VÄXER UPP In 2014, Hästpojken played with Göteborgs symfoniker.Göteborgs-Posten: Hästpojken | Stenhammarsalen, fredag The band is preparing a new album for release in 2015.Blixten: Hästpojken
In 2014, Hästpojken was nominated as "best group" during P3 Guld awards.
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 2008 Caligula 15 2010 Från där jag ropar 7 2013 En magisk tanke 5 2018 Hästpojken är död 20 Click on "Veckans albumlista".
Singles Year Title Peak chart positions Album SWE 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
External links Hästpojken blog page