Icona Pop is a Swedish electropop duo that formed in 2009, with electro house and indie pop music influences. Its two members Caroline Hjelt and Aino Jawo, grew up in Stockholm and create what the Swedish press has described as music which "you can both laugh and cry to at the same time". They signed to TEN Music Group in 2009 and are currently also in a label deal with Ultra Music. Their biggest hit to date has been "I Love It". Since September 2012, they have been based in Los Angeles and New York City.
Origin | Stockholm, Sweden |
Genres | Electropop, dance-pop, synth-pop, electro house |
Years active | 2009–present |
Labels | TEN, Big Beat, Atlantic, Ultra Music, Universal |
Associated acts | Chiddy Bang, Tiësto, Charli XCX, The Cataracs, Cobra Starship, Travie McCoy, Tove Lo, One Direction, Sirah, Lowell |
Members | Caroline Hjelt, Aino Jawo |
About Icona Pop
Known best for their 2013 single "I Love It" featuring Charli XCX. The song was nominated for Choice Single: Group at the Teen Choice Awards.
Achievement of Icona Pop
They were the supporting act on Marina and the Diamonds's 2013 The Lonely Hearts Club Tour.
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