Sportsman, real name Per Magnusson, is an artist, songwriter and previous singer in the Swedish band The Sonnets."The Sonnets – Synth pop from a gang of self assured Swedes who play music and...tennis" Dazed. 10 May 2010. He has released one single and one EP on the British record label Best Fit Recordings. On 2 June 2017 Sportsman released his debut album Neverland, produced by the Swedish producer Johan Cederberg (HNNY). Sportsman's musical style is often described as R&B-pop.
Biography
In January 2013 Sportsman released his debut single Rally,"New music: Sportsman featuring Linnea Jönsson – Rally" The Guardian. 17 January 2013. a duet with Linnea Jönsson, formerly the singer in Those Dancing Days. In November 2013 Sportsman released the EP Usher,"Sportsman announces Usher EP, streams trailer video" The Line Of Best Fit. 12 November 2013. produced by Johan Cederberg (HNNY) and Victor Holmberg (1987). It was followed by Begin Again,"Sportsman has done a pensive cover of a Taylor Swift song" Pop Justice. 20 October 2014. a cover of the Taylor Swift song with the same name. In March 2017 Sportsman announced his debut album Neverland"Premiere: Sportsman – Running On A Beach" Wonderland Magazine. 24 March 2017 with the single Running On A Beach."Sportsman reveals visuals for 'Running On A Beach' – his first single from debut album Neverland." The Independent. 19 April.
Discography
Albums Year Album Label 2017 Neverland"Sportsman announces debut album Neverland with the nostalgic, ‘80s-referencing “Running On A Beach”. The Line Of Best Fit. 24 March 2014. Best Fit Recordings
Extended plays Year Album Label 2013 Usher Best Fit Recordings"Hear Sportsman’s R&B-Soaked ‘Champagne’" Spin. 22 November 2013.
Singles Year Album Label 2013 Rally Best Fit Recordings"Sportsman - Rally (ft. Linnea Jönsson)" Clash. 13 March 2013. 2013 Usher Best Fit Recordings"Premiere: Sportsman – “Usher”." Under The Radar Magazine. 18 November 2013. 2017 Running On A Beach Best Fit Recordings"Intervju + video: Sportsman ”Running On A Beach”." Bon. 20 April 2017.
References
External links
Official website "In demand: Sportsman." Gigwise. 25 March 2013. "Sportsman om slöjan." Bon. 2 January 2014. "Premiär: Sportsman - "White Shark". Musikguiden i P3. 16 May 2017. "Sportsman Channels Underwater Vibes On 'White Shark'". Clash. 18 May 2017.