ABBA return after nearly four decades with new album, virtual concert
3 years, 6 months ago

ABBA return after nearly four decades with new album, virtual concert

India TV News  

Nearly four decades after disbanding, Swedish superstars ABBA, one of the most successful music groups of all time, have announced their return with a new studio album and a new concert. According to Variety, the new concert will see singers Agnetha Faltskog and Anni-Frid Lyngstad and instrumentalists/songwriters Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus performing digitally via avatars with a live 10-piece band in a purpose-built arena in London, beginning on May 27, 2022. These songs are the first new material from ABBA since the release of the 'Under Attack' single in December of 1982, although the members, now all in their 70s, have released several solo projects. Their boundless creativity and timeless melodies make us want to partner with them on everything they do because we know it will be simply great," said Universal Music Group chairman/CEO Lucian Grainge, according to Variety.

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Abba become first Swedes to be knighted by monarch in almost 50 years
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Abba become first Swedes to be knighted by monarch in almost 50 years

The Independent  

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Happy ABBA-versary! Fans mark 50 years since ‘Waterloo’ took the world by storm
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Happy ABBA-versary! Fans mark 50 years since ‘Waterloo’ took the world by storm

Associated Press  

LONDON — It’s 50 years since ABBA won a major battle with “Waterloo.” A half-century ago on Saturday, the Swedish quartet triumphed at the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest with the peppy love song, which opens: “My my, at Waterloo, Napoleon did surrender, and I have met my destiny in quite a similar way.” The song rang out again Saturday at …

Happy ABBA-versary! Fans mark 50 years since 'Waterloo' took the world by storm
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Happy ABBA-versary! Fans mark 50 years since 'Waterloo' took the world by storm

The Independent  

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Cyndi Lauper signs deal with virtual avatar company behind ABBA Voyage for in-person live shows: 'I can't wait to participate in this new stage in my musical evolution'
1 year ago

Cyndi Lauper signs deal with virtual avatar company behind ABBA Voyage for in-person live shows: 'I can't wait to participate in this new stage in my musical evolution'

Daily Mail  

Cyndi Lauper has signed a deal with the virtual avatar company behind the ABBA Voyage arena shows for in-person concerts. Cyndi Lauper, 70, has signed a deal with the virtual avatar company behind the ABBA Voyage arena shows for in-person concerts The pop hitmaker signed off the agreement with Pophouse Entertainment Group - founded by Abba singer Bjorn Ulvaeus - …

ABBA celebrates 50 years since Eurovision win with new documentary and vinyl reissues
1 year, 1 month ago

ABBA celebrates 50 years since Eurovision win with new documentary and vinyl reissues

ABC  

In short: To celebrate 50 years since ABBA's famous Eurovision win, a new documentary on the Swedish group will air in the UK in May. To celebrate 50 years since ABBA's famous Eurovision win, a new documentary on the Swedish group will air in the UK in May. Loading YouTube content As the 50th anniversary of that night approaches, the …

Abba respond to rumours they could perform at Eurovision in Sweden next year
1 year, 10 months ago

Abba respond to rumours they could perform at Eurovision in Sweden next year

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Abba stars Björn Ulvaeus and …

Abba Voyage virtual concert ‘being considered for world tour’
2 years ago

Abba Voyage virtual concert ‘being considered for world tour’

The Independent  

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ABBA, Voyage review: A smorgasbord of schmaltz and stompers
3 years, 4 months ago

ABBA, Voyage review: A smorgasbord of schmaltz and stompers

The Independent  

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ABBA release third new track Just A Notion from upcoming comeback album Voyage
3 years, 5 months ago

ABBA release third new track Just A Notion from upcoming comeback album Voyage

Daily Mail  

ABBA have released Just A Notion - the third track from their upcoming November 5 comeback album, Voyage. The iconic Swedish pop group - comprising Agnetha Faltskog, 71, Bjorn Ulvaeus, 76, Benny Andersson, 74, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad, 75 - have followed up their September dual release of I Still Have Faith In You and Don't Shut Me Down, their first …

ABBA Voyage arena concerts: First look at venue where live reunion shows will take place
3 years, 6 months ago

ABBA Voyage arena concerts: First look at venue where live reunion shows will take place

The Independent  

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ABBA shouldn’t have worked – but they’re the glorious gift that keeps on giving
3 years, 6 months ago

ABBA shouldn’t have worked – but they’re the glorious gift that keeps on giving

The Independent  

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Abba Voyage: How do the real-life bandmembers compare to the digital counterparts?
3 years, 6 months ago

Abba Voyage: How do the real-life bandmembers compare to the digital counterparts?

The Independent  

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Abba announce album Voyage and release first new music in 40 years
3 years, 6 months ago

Abba announce album Voyage and release first new music in 40 years

The Independent  

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ABBA review: New songs I Still Have Faith In You and Don’t Shut Me Down are the band’s gold-standard
3 years, 6 months ago

ABBA review: New songs I Still Have Faith In You and Don’t Shut Me Down are the band’s gold-standard

The Independent  

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ABBA back after 40 years with new album, virtual stage show
3 years, 6 months ago

ABBA back after 40 years with new album, virtual stage show

The Hindu  

ABBA is releasing its first new music in four decades, along with a concert performance that will see the “Dancing Queen” quartet going entirely digital. The forthcoming album “Voyage," to be released November 5, is a follow-up to 1981's “The Visitors,” which until now had been the swan song of the Swedish supergroup. “And we found out very soon that …

ABBA back after 40 years with new album, virtual stage show
3 years, 6 months ago

ABBA back after 40 years with new album, virtual stage show

Associated Press  

LONDON — ABBA is releasing its first new music in four decades, along with a concert performance that will see the “Dancing Queen” quartet going entirely digital. And this is now four, five years ago,” Björn Ulvaeus, ABBA’s 76-year-old guitarist, backup singer and co-songwriter said at a news conference Thursday. “And we found out very soon that that wasn’t even …

ABBA back after 40 years with new album, virtual stage show
3 years, 6 months ago

ABBA back after 40 years with new album, virtual stage show

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ABBA expected to announce new music as they make 'historic' announcement TODAY
3 years, 6 months ago

ABBA expected to announce new music as they make 'historic' announcement TODAY

Daily Mail  

ABBA's Björn Ulvaeus, 76, and Benny Andersson, 74, were seen arriving in London on Thursday ahead of making a 'historic' announcement regarding the band. The group - which is also features Agnetha Fältskog, 71, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad, 75 - are expected to announce new music on Thursday afternoon as part of a 'sensational comeback'. ABBA are set to break their …

ABBA teases comeback announcement 40 years after disbanding
3 years, 6 months ago

ABBA teases comeback announcement 40 years after disbanding

Firstpost  

The Swedish band launched a new website on Thursday morning titled “Abba Voyage”, asking fans to register interest in a new project They famously vowed never to reform, to the disappointment of their legions of fans. Last week, the group – Anni-Frid Lyngstad, 75, Agnetha Faltskog, 71, Bjorn Ulvaeus, 76, and Benny Andersson, 74 – announced on Twitter : “Thank …

ABBA to release five new songs after 35 years followed by holographic music tour in 2021
4 years, 8 months ago

ABBA to release five new songs after 35 years followed by holographic music tour in 2021

Firstpost  

ABBA’s new songs include the already announced ‘I Still Have Faith In You’ and ‘Don’t Shut Me Down.’ Iconic pop band ABBA will release five brand new tracks next year followed by a holographic tour. The group, formed in Sweden in 1972, have sold over 400 million albums in their career with includes all-time hits such as ‘Mamma Mia’, ‘Dancing …

Abba to release five new songs in 2021 as reunion is delayed by pandemic
4 years, 8 months ago

Abba to release five new songs in 2021 as reunion is delayed by pandemic

The Independent  

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ABBA to release new music 'sometime this year', says band member Bjorn Ulvaeus
4 years, 10 months ago

ABBA to release new music 'sometime this year', says band member Bjorn Ulvaeus

Firstpost  

Bjorn Ulvaes’ comments follow Bennt Andersson’s who said in February that ABBA was hoping to release some new music in 2020. Iconic pop band ABBA will be releasing some new music later this year, says band member Bjorn Ulvaeus. His comments follow Andersson’s who said in February that ABBA was hoping to release some new music in 2020. The pop …

Abba to release new singles ‘sometime this year’, says Björn Ulvaeus
4 years, 10 months ago

Abba to release new singles ‘sometime this year’, says Björn Ulvaeus

The Independent  

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ABBA to release new music in September; member Bjorn Ulvaeus confirms "it has been delayed for too long"
5 years, 11 months ago

ABBA to release new music in September; member Bjorn Ulvaeus confirms "it has been delayed for too long"

Firstpost  

Months after revealing new music was in the pipeline, ABBA’s Bjorn Ulvaeus has told fans to expect the track to drop in September or October. ABBA’s Bjorn Ulvaeus says at least one of the new songs — which are called ‘I Still Have Faith In You’ and ‘Don’t Shut Me Down’ — will emerge later this year. In an interview …

Abba reunion: Iconic pop band to release new singles later this year, Björn Ulvaeus confirms
5 years, 11 months ago

Abba reunion: Iconic pop band to release new singles later this year, Björn Ulvaeus confirms

The Independent  

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Abba reunion: New music delayed until late 2019
6 years, 2 months ago

Abba reunion: New music delayed until late 2019

The Independent  

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ABBA reunion: Swedish group announce first new music in 35 years
6 years, 10 months ago

ABBA reunion: Swedish group announce first new music in 35 years

The Independent  

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ABBA reunite with two new songs after 35 years
6 years, 10 months ago

ABBA reunite with two new songs after 35 years

The Hindu  

Sweden's legendary disco group ABBA announced on Friday that they have reunited to record two new songs, 35 years after their last single. They said had recorded two new songs, one titled "I Still Have Faith In You", and another unnamed track. Their popularity has continued to grow over the years, with the 1999 hit musical "Mamma Mia" and the …

Swedish pop group Abba reunite after 35 years
6 years, 10 months ago

Swedish pop group Abba reunite after 35 years

New Indian Express  

STOCKHOLM: Swedish pop group Abba is reuniting after their split 35 years ago with two new songs. It will premiere, via digital versions of band members Agnetha Faltskog, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad, on NBC and ABC at the end of this year. In a statement, the band wrote: "The decision to go ahead with the exciting Abba …

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