The Live Long June

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The Livelong June is a gritty Swedish electronic-pop duo, consisting of Benny Gustavsson and Marcus Rejnevik, known for their intelligent, lyrical content about relationships and everyday struggles, often set to a dark, melancholic sound with influences of post-new romantic and indie-pop.

They formed in 2013, taking their name from an Emily Dickinson poem about the struggle between fame and being a "nobody". The duo has released several singles and albums, including The Art of Living (2018) and Self Oppressor (2023), and is noted for their self-reflective lyrical style and a gritty, electro-pop sound.

Key Characteristics:

Sound: A gritty, alternative electronic-pop sound with elements of post-new romantic music and indie pop.

Lyrical Focus: Deeply intelligent lyrics that often deal with themes of alienation, loneliness, self-reflection, and the complexities of relationships.

Band Name Origin: Derived from Emily Dickinson's poem, "I'm Nobody! Who Are You?".

Origin: Formed in Sweden in 2013 by Benny Gustavsson and Marcus Rejnevik.

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