Playlist April 27 - May 3

I don't know what it is about Scandinavians and their gift for pure ear-candy melodies, going as far back as ABBA's pop masterpieces to The Cardigans, and even - what the hell - Roxette's cheesy hits. I've included some Nordic tunes to treat your ears to this weekend, along with some other stuff I found to make up for last week's missing list.

1. Lorraine - I Feel It: An all-male band called Lorraine; must be some Nordic humour that I'm missing. But a killer sing-along chorus.
2. Elin Sigvardsson - Where to Start: Scandinavian folk, should give US folkies a few lessons in melody.
3. Tina Dico - In The Red: Beautiful yet weary voice, and the song just lingers well after it's done.
4. Snow Patrol - You're All I Have: With Coldplay on hiatus, Snow Patrol fills the vacant position of "safe rock band with big sound". They'll do for now.
5. Juanes - La Camisa Negra: This Colombian superstar as big as Shakira in his home country, and this is his first international hit.
6. Ladytron - Destroy Everything You Touch: Dedicated to the Power Trio.

And this week's classic pick is the mindless rock smash My Sharona by one hit wonders The Knack.