NEW SINGLE OUT
On October 4th, Per Gessle will release another brand-new duet titled “Plåster,” this time featuring the brilliant Amanda Ginsburg. It will be the last single before the album Sällskapssjuk, which consists of thirteen tracks, nine of which are duets, is released on October 25th.
“I’ve already released three singles from the album—duets with Molly Hammar, Lena Philipsson, and Albin Lee Meldau. Now it’s time for another duet, this time with one of my favorite Swedish singers, Amanda Ginsburg,” says Per Gessle.
“I’ve admired Amanda for several years, both through her outstanding concerts and albums, and I was thrilled when she accepted the invitation to sing on Plåster, a key track on my new album. Amanda has a wonderful voice to sink into, and it perfectly complements the message of Plåster,” Gessle continues.
“Being invited into Per’s music has been an enormous joy and honor all the way through! What a star! To me, Plåster is a reminder of the power of words and the courage to say both the small and the big kind words. We always need them, but perhaps now more than ever,” says Amanda Ginsburg.
The upcoming album was recorded in Halmstad, and as the title suggests, it largely consists of duets with a number of prominent singers.
In addition to Per Gessle’s music, he is also involved in the movie Sommartider, the musical JOYRIDE – The Musical, and earlier this year, it was announced that Per Gessle will take Roxette’s song catalog on tour in Australia and South Africa in 2025. Joining him on tour will be the classic Roxette band, with Lena Philipsson as his vocal partner.
1. Hoppas
2. Henry väntar på en chans
3. Plåster (feat. Amanda Ginsburg)
4. Jag är regnet (feat. Lisa Miskovsky)
5. Nyper mig i armen (feat. Albin Lee Meldau)
6. Hjärtats vackraste rum (feat. Helena Josefsson)
7. Det tar den tid det tar
8. Beredd (feat. Molly Hammar)
9. Har på känn (feat. Uno Svenningsson)
10. Ingen kan som du (feat. Helena Josefsson)
11. Sällskapssjuk (feat. Lena Philipsson)
12. Ingen annan
13. Utan din humor (feat. Helena Josefsson)
ROXETTE IN CONCERT 2025
In 2016 Roxette did what we believed was to be the last ever concerts.
Now, the duo’s frontman, songwriter and founder Per Gessle picks up the torch and takes this bundle of worldwide hits on the road again.
It’s almost five years ago since Roxette lost Marie Fredriksson to cancer. A devastating loss that left both family, friends and fans in grief.
Their legacy of songs has continued to thrive, being constantly streamed, played and enjoyed by old and new supporters around the world.
2025 will see a live revival of this massive catalogue, all penned by Per Gessle, when he takes the Roxette band back on stage to do what he loves the most; perform his songs live in front of a dedicated audience.
Per and the Roxette band will be joined on stage by Swedish singer and megastar Ms Lena Philipsson.
Per says: “This is all about my Roxette songs, this huge bundle of music and lyrics I’ve been writing for well over three decades. I’m not starting a new duo. Marie will always be irreplaceable. However, I’m really lucky to have found an amazing voice and a brilliant performer in Lena Philipsson.
I co-wrote Lena’s first major hit back in 1986 and she’s one of the brightest shining stars Sweden has ever known. I’m extremely proud she wants to join me in my trek to keep the Roxette legacy alive.”
Lena says: “I’m both excited and thrilled about embarking on this tour. I really look forward to working with Per – he is a phenomenal songwriter and a neverending musical force.”
The Roxette band will consist of Christoffer Lundquist, Magnus Börjeson, Magnus “Norpan” Eriksson, Dea Norberg as well as original Roxette icons Clarence Öfwerman and Jonas Isacsson. Nine years since the last tour, “Roxette in Concert” will kick off in Cape Town, South Africa.
Tour dates:
February 26 Cape Town, Grand Arena GrandWest, South Africa
February 28 Pretoria, SunBet Arena Time Square, South Africa
March 5 Perth, Kings Park, Australia
March 7 Melbourne, Margaret Court Arena, Australia
March 8 Sydney, ICC Sydney Theatre, Australia
March 9 Wollongong, WIN Entertainment Centre, Australia
March 11 Adelaide, Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Australia
March 13 Hobart, Mystate Bank Arena, Tasmania
March 15 Hunter Valley, Bimbadgen, Australia
March 16 Mount Cotton, Sirromet Wines, Australia
Photo: Etoall
Per in a duet with Molly Hammar
“Beredd” is the first taste from Per’s upcoming album Sällskapssjuk – his first with new material in Swedish in seven years.
The album was recorded in Halmstad and mostly consists of duets with a number of brilliant singers and artists.
– Somehow it seems to be my destiny ever since Marie Fredriksson and I started working together in Roxette – my songs always get a little better when another strong personality comes into the picture and adds their unique thing, smiles Per.
On “Beredd” it’s Molly Hammar and Per who get together at the microphone – in a way that makes the creator slightly lyrical.
– Molly is one of my absolute favorite singers. She has that magical power that makes you can’t stop listening to her. I’m so proud that she wanted to join.
– When Per called and asked if I wanted to do “Beredd” with him, I felt very honored, and it was obvious for me to do it. It’s a cross-generational song in many ways as I relate to it on many levels as I think others will, and when Per Gessle calls there is no other answer than yes.
The recording was almost impertinentely easy. Molly came down to the Sweetspot studio in Harplinge outside Halmstad, took a microphone, sat down on a couch, and did some testing.
– After the second take, it was a done deal – as clear as crystal, says Per.
Sällskapssjuk is a very exciting album and project for me. It is a wonderful challenge both as a songwriter and a producer to try to put together the puzzle of different voices and talents. The Molly song is first out. More to come.
“Beredd” with Per and Molly will be released on February 23.