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Volvo brings Scandinavian music to iTunes

Volvo brings Scandinavian music to iTunes

Posted Mar 17th 2005 11:46AM

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In a match made in chic style heaven, Volvo teams up with iTunes to launch a new promotion featuring Scandinavian artists. Volvo already features iPod connectivity throughout its entire line-up and now wants to provide content to iTunes users. Some of the bands that will be featured include The Dandelions. A live event in Times Square March 23, will feature Sahara Hotnights, The Ark and The Drowners performing live. This is Volvo attempting to be hip, and at least they're going all out showing off their home country's talent.

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Krishen

Danielle -- that's Glorious by Andreas Johnson. It's available at the iTunes Music Store (in North America, at least), and it's also available on Hybrid's album "Remix and Additional Production by..." (which is why I recognized it).

June 22 2005 at 10:01 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

danielle

does anyone know the song in the newer volvo xc90 commercial, its only a little clip of music but i'm obsessed with finding it, if you know it send it me at the_quiethings@yahoo.com, thanks!

June 20 2005 at 10:36 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Chuck

I agree that Volvo and iPod are both really sleek; it's a good match, I think. Playing Ace of Base in my new Volvo with my iPod would be the BOMB. :)

April 10 2005 at 3:55 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Sara

I applaud Volvo's initiative in bringing more Swedish music to the North American music market. There is an incredible amount of talent in the Nordic countries. I agree with those here who say Volvo should also be using well known acts like Ace of Base. Classic Swedish pop. Heja Sverige!

March 23 2005 at 12:00 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Steven

Sahara Hotnights rock, been a fan for at least a yaer now.

March 22 2005 at 2:41 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Adam

Wow! That sounds really cool. Sweden always reminds me of sleek style, which is a perfect compliment for Apple. Other artists to include would be PAY TV (an emerging band, with satirical lyrics in their recent releases), ABBA of course ...and ACE OF BASE...I mean everyone can do with some ACE OF BASE (old and new)! And this is coming from someone on the NORTH AMERICAN SIDE OF THE POND! ;)

March 18 2005 at 1:03 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Josef

A shame that they didn't use Ace of base, but I'm glad that Swedish music was used :)

March 17 2005 at 9:02 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Tony

I'm on Swedespeed too, in the XC90 forum. Life is good if you're in an S60 and you want an iPod, but not so good for those of us with the XC90/S40/V50 optical system. Anyway, point being, it's misleading for Volvo to market that they offer iPod integration for their complete line of cars. If offering an FM transmitter counted, every car manufacturer could brag that they offered iPod connectivity for their complete lineup. After all, every car has an FM radio.

March 17 2005 at 6:26 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

duke

I'm on Swedespeed (DukeS60). AFAIK I thought people had rigged HU's with CD inputs to read from other inputs as well. But yes, it's a tough proposition. This: http://www.volvocars-pr.com/index.asp?mediaid1=2659 article shows that older models will get a line-in that does not sacrifce steering wheel control. Again: http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2005/jan/11volvo.html and this guy has reverse engineered his factory HU to control the ipod: http://forums.swedespeed.com/zerothread?id=32512 Sweet, eh?

March 17 2005 at 4:31 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

dusty bottoms

there's plenty of great music coming out of scandanavia. but it seems like you're only concerned with crap you're gonna hear on the radio. all the best. d

March 17 2005 at 3:12 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply