The twin-sister duo of Elektra and Miranda Kilbey returned to Say Lou Lou this past April after the project remained dormant for over five years. Their EP Dust, Pt. 1 revealed itself to be the first of a two-act project that concludes today with the release of the full-length album Dust, which consists of that EP as its first five songs before pivoting in sound and mood on the back half. Throughout all of it, though, the duo’s familiar synthpop sound gets subdued by a new reliance on acoustic-based rock music inspired by the radio hits of the ’90s.
Needless to say, it’s been a busy year for the duo as they’ve arranged for the new album’s release, making it all the more imperative that they take a personal day to live it up in their Swedish hometown of Stockholm. From consuming favorite national food staples at a famous local brasserie to hitting book and record stores to other elegant cultural landmarks, check out their walkthrough of 10 favorite spots in the Swedish capital below. You can also listen to Dust—out today via Cosmos Music—here.
Hosoi Stockholm
Listening lounge in Stockholm with hi-fi system always booking amazing acts such as Skinshape, John Carrol Kirby, and Domenique Dumont.
Konstnärsbaren
Classic Stockholm brasserie serving Scandi classics like meatballs and toast Skagen.
Nord Books
English bookstore with an amazing assortment of poetry, music, and philosophy titles. Bought a surreal and dreamy book on the making of Miles Davis’ Kinda Blue.
Skivhögen
Classic record store in Södermalm where my uncle once witnessed Quentin Tarantino buy one of our mum’s solo records.
Nationalmuseum
Sweden’s national museum that has beautiful collections of Scandinavian art, design, and antiques through the centuries.
Dramaten
The Swedish royal theater is as gorgeous as its productions are creative. Many celebrated directors and actors perform here regularly.
No Crickets
Designer vintage store with a focus on early-2000s fashion.
All Blues
Our friend’s beautiful jewelry store.
Stockholm Metro system
Has beautiful art and design features all throughout its subway system, particularly stations like Odenplan, Östermalmstorg, and the whole Kungsträdgården.
Indio Kitchen
Our dear friend’s restaurant that fuses the Peruvian and Japanese kitchens in a cuisine named Nikkei.
