Dive into the enchanting world of Maja Francis with these 20 fascinating facts. Discover the untold stories, inspiration, and the journey that has shaped her unique musical style
Maja Francis Facts
Early Life and Background
- Born into a musical family, her father owned a record store and her grandparents were also involved in music, with her grandmother being a singer
- Maja Francis is the granddaughter of Scandinavian singer Thory Bernhards
- She attended Mega Musik Gymnasieskola in Helsingborg
Musical Career
- Debut single “Last Days of Dancing” released in 2015
- Collaborated with Veronica Maggio on the single “Space Invades My Mind” [
- Performed at Way Out West’s club spinoff Stay Out West in 2015
- Released her debut EP Come Companion in January 2016
- Featured in First Aid Kit’s Who By Fire tribute concert to Leonard Cohen in 2017
- Took a break after releasing her pair of EPs, Cry Baby parts 1 and 2, in 2018
- Returned to perform with First Aid Kit in December 2019, covering “It Must Have Been Love” as a tribute to Marie Fredriksson
- Released a cover of Kate Bush’s “This Woman’s Work” in July 2020
- Recorded “Anxious Angel” for the Netflix series Love & Anarchy
- Released her first album A Pink Soft Mess in 2021
- Collaborations in 2024 include working with Anna Ternheim and the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Record Label and Recognition
- Has a record contract with Universal Music Group under its Sweden Music label
- Listed in Sweden by RMV Grammafon
Personal Influences and Interests
- Musical influences include artists such as Alanis Morrissette, The Cranberries, Cindy Lauper, Joni Mitchell, and Dolly Parton
- She has expressed interest in country music and admiration for artists like CAM and Morgan Wade
Live Performances and Aspirations
- Performed at small stages and cafes early in her career
- Expressed a desire to play at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville
Advice to Aspiring Artists
- Encourages aspiring artists to make music work and not to be afraid to fail
Personal Philosophy and Experience with Music
- After her break in 2018, she fell in love with music again, which is reflected in her album A Pink Soft Mess
Recent and Upcoming Projects
- Plans to collaborate with Anna Ternheim with the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchesra
- Has been featured in the final track of the Netflix series Love & Anarchy
Achievements
- Her work and unique style have created her own “sparkling pink galaxy” in the Swedish pop universe
Online Presence
- You can follow Maja Francis on Instagram @wherearetheunicorns and stream her music on various streaming services
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