Nina Persson of The Cardigans recently shared that Ozzy Osbourne found their Black Sabbath cover "the creepiest thing he'd ever heard," an endorsement from the heavy metal icon she said is the biggest compliment. As for why they chose to cover the song, Persson explained it was because of its pop sentiment and how unusual it was for a band known as "very manly men." The band's unique take on the song came from being influenced by 60s British music, particularly Fleetwood Mac and the Zombies.
The Cardigans' style is characterized by their quirky sound, with singer Nina Persson often expressing her love of American roots music, which led to a shift in direction for the band. This change was inspired by artists like Neil Young and Dolly Parton, who introduced Persson to country and Americana sounds that she wanted to incorporate into The Cardigans' music.
Persson has spoken about overcoming cancer, an experience that changed her perspective on life but also taught her to appreciate art and creativity more deeply. When asked if there was a point when she felt like stopping to make music or if the band had plans for new material in the future, Persson replied that they were on hiatus due to family obligations and personal reasons.
In another surprise, it was revealed that Neil Hannon from the Divine Comedy had namechecked Persson in their song "Sweden," which came as a pleasant surprise to her. The title track of The Cardigans' 1995 album features Persson singing in Swedish, showcasing her language skills, as well as her band's ability to tap into Swedish culture and heritage.
Despite no longer actively touring or releasing music with The Cardigans, Persson remains an inspiration to fans, having overcome cancer and still being able to produce great work.
The Cardigans' style is characterized by their quirky sound, with singer Nina Persson often expressing her love of American roots music, which led to a shift in direction for the band. This change was inspired by artists like Neil Young and Dolly Parton, who introduced Persson to country and Americana sounds that she wanted to incorporate into The Cardigans' music.
Persson has spoken about overcoming cancer, an experience that changed her perspective on life but also taught her to appreciate art and creativity more deeply. When asked if there was a point when she felt like stopping to make music or if the band had plans for new material in the future, Persson replied that they were on hiatus due to family obligations and personal reasons.
In another surprise, it was revealed that Neil Hannon from the Divine Comedy had namechecked Persson in their song "Sweden," which came as a pleasant surprise to her. The title track of The Cardigans' 1995 album features Persson singing in Swedish, showcasing her language skills, as well as her band's ability to tap into Swedish culture and heritage.
Despite no longer actively touring or releasing music with The Cardigans, Persson remains an inspiration to fans, having overcome cancer and still being able to produce great work.
I feel so bad for Nina Persson, she's been through so much - cancer, hiatus... it's amazing she's still creating beautiful music 
But honestly, can you think of any other band that could pull off a Black Sabbath cover and make it sound quirky and lovable? 
The Cardigans always had a unique vibe, and I love how they drew inspiration from 60s British music. Nina's passion for American roots music is really cool too... she's not afraid to explore different styles 
What I think is even more inspiring is how her experiences have shaped her perspective on life - it's amazing that music has become a way for her to express herself and connect with others 
. I hope they get back together soon and make some new music, but for now, it's cool to see what she's working on in her personal life 
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she just got a compliment from Ozzy Osbourne, big deal! I mean, yeah, he said it was creepy, but that's like, totally meta, right? and all this about The Cardigans' quirky sound? please, they're just rehashing old 60s British music vibes. And what's with the obsession over Neil Young and Dolly Parton? I bet Nina Persson would've still made great music even if she never listened to them. 
Her music is still so fresh and fun, it's like they're back from their hiatus already. Maybe The Cardigans should come out of retirement again? That would be awesome! 
? it just goes to show that music is all about taking risks and trying new things. personally, i think their quirky sound is what makes them so lovable 
. it's so inspiring to see someone overcome adversity and still crush it in their field