Robin Stjernberg Explained
Robin James Olof Stjernberg (in Swedish pronounced as /ˈrɔ̌bːɪn ˈɧæ̂ːɳbærj/; born 22 February 1991, Hässleholm, Sweden) is a Swedish pop singer, songwriter and producer.[1] He represented Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 on home soil on 18 May 2013 with the song "You". Stjernberg started his career in the boyband What's Up!, and became a contestant in Idol 2011, placing as first runner up in the final. He participated in Eurovision Song Contest 2017 as the songwriter for the song "I Can't Go On" performed by Robin Bengtsson, which ended up in fifth place.
Career
In band What's Up!
See main article: What's Up!. Stjernberg had won in the Sommarchansen in Malmö in 2006. In 2007, he took part in an event held at the Globe Theater where 15 finalists vied to become part of a prospective boy band. He was one of four chosen to become part of the band, eventually called What's Up!. The other finalists that made part of the band were Eric Saade,[2] Luwdig "Ludde" Keijser and Johan Yngvesson. When Eric Saade left, he was replaced by Johannes Magnusson. The band released one album, In Pose reaching number 40 on the Swedish Albums Chart. Two of the singles charted in the Sverigetopplistan, the official Swedish Singles Chart, namely "Go Girl!" reaching number 5 and "If I Told You Once" that peaked at number 16. Stjernberg became the second member of What's Up! to represent Sweden at Eurovision after Eric Saade represented the country in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 in Germany.
In Idol (2011)
Stjernberg took part in Idol 2011 and finished in second place.
- Performances:
He received 48% of the votes against 52% to the winner Amanda Fondell in the final.
After Idol
After Idol, he released his first music single "All This Way" on 2 December 2011. The song, also sung by the winner Amanda Fondell in a separate version, is written and produced by Idol 2004 first runner up Darin Zanyar amongst others. Stjernberg is signed to the Lionheart Music Group record label.
He released his own Idol-compilation My Versions on 4 January 2012. The first official single from the album will be his version of Beyoncé's song "Halo".
Melodifestivalen and Eurovision 2013
Stjernberg took part in Melodifestivalen 2013 with the song "You".[3] He performed in the fourth semi-final held on 23 February 2013 in Malmö Arena, Malmö and coming 3rd/4th, qualified to the "Second Chance" round, which was held on 2 March in Löfbergs Lila Arena, Karlstad. In the "Second Chance" round, he was in the best four songs after the first two rounds of voting, and he won his duel against Martin Rolinski.[4] He went on to win the final on 9 March.[5] He represented Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 in Malmö on 18 May, placing 14th with 62 points.[6] Robin Stjernberg's song became the first "Second Chance" song ever to win the Melodifestivalen final.[5]
After Eurovision
Robin went on to release his debut non-cover album 'Pieces' on 26 June 2013, which included 'You' and other singles; 'Scars' & 'Crime'.
On 11 June 2014 Robin released his single named Body language. This single reached no1 in the Swedish iTunes chart.
On 23 October 2015 Robin also released a single "Locked into You" after over a year of silence for Robin. His last release was 'Take Me Home' which was released on 7 January 2016, which peaked at number 5 in the Swedish iTunes chart.
He co-wrote Robin Bengtsson's song for Melodifestivalen 2017, "I Can't Go On".[7] The song went on to win, meaning Stjernberg participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 as a songwriter, ending up in fifth place.[7]
In 2020 Robin became one half of OhFrank and released several singles. On the first of 2021 Robin released his comeback single Pretty.
Songwriter and producer
Robin Stjernberg competed as a songwriter and producer in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 for the Swedish entry "I Can't Go On", which was performed by Robin Bengtsson and landed in fifth place in the final. Since then, Robin has written and produced a number of songs for both other artists as well as himself, and also collaborated with award-winning songwriters such as Liz Rose, Matt McGinn, Gordie Sampson and Burt Butler. In 2019 and 2020, Robin spent a lot of time in both Stockholm and Nashville, aiming to develop his own artistry. Robin has written and produced music for artists such as Sandro Cavazza, Dotter, Estraden, Megan Thee Stallion, Anna Bergendahl, Jill Johnson and Steps. Robin also took part in writing The Mamas's entry in Melodifestivalen 2021, "In The Middle", which placed third in the final. In 2020 he took part in writing the hit song Lean on Me, which placed #1 on Swedish charts and airplay.
ohFrank
Robin Stjernberg and Benjamin Roustaing started their group project ohFrank during 2020. Together they have released the EP "Dandelion" and the singles "Millenial", "Schizophrenic" and "Venice", to mention a few.
Discography
Studio albums
Extended plays
Singles
As lead artist
As featured artist
Participation as a songwriter and producer for other artists/groups (2017–present)
- 2017 - "I Can't Go On" (Robin Bengtsson)
- 2017 - "Sista ordet" (Niello feat. Robin Stjernberg)
- 2018 - "Dansa" (Niello)
- 2018 - "I Wouln't Lie" (Steerner)
- 2019 - "The One Thing" (Isa Molin)
- 2019 - "Vi var som inga andra" (Oscar Enestad)
- 2019 - "Sign Of My Love" (Oscar Enestad)
- 2019 - "Om om och om igen" (Omar Rudberg)
- 2019 - "Old Days" (Benjamin Roustaing)
- 2019 - "My Remedy" (Jill Johnson)
- 2019 - "I Don't Wanna Talk It Over" (Jill Johnson)
- 2019 - "Scared Holding On To You" (Isa Molin)
- 2019 - "Old Days" (Benjamin Roustaing)
- 2019 - "Torn" (Lisa Ajax)
- 2019 - "Is It Hard Being A Man" (Jill Johnson)
- 2020 - "Livet börjar nu" (Albin Johnsén)
- 2020 - "Made Of You" (Anna Bergendahl)
- 2020 - "Less Alone" (Anna Bergendahl)
- 2020 - "Somebody to Lean On" (Isa Molin)
- 2020 - "Aldrig mer vara du" (Estraden)
- 2020 - "Crying in The Car" (Megan Thee Stallion)
- 2020 - "Hold My Heart" (Steps)
- 2020 - "Touch The Sky" (The Mamas)
- 2020 - "Miles of Blue" (Jill Johnson feat. Robin Stjernberg)
- 2020 - "When I Get Older" (Jill Johnson)
- 2020 - "So Much for Love" (Andrelli)
- 2020 - "Best Is Yet To Come" (Sandro Cavazza)
- 2020 - "Shades In The Rain" (Sandro Cavazza)
- 2020 - "Lean On Me" (Sandro Cavazza)
- 2020 - "A Christmas Night To Remember" (The Mamas)
- 2020 - "Shine A Light" (The Mamas)
- 2021 - "New Year" (Dotter)
- 2021 - "In The Middle" (The Mamas)
- 2021 - "Friend of a Friend" (Nause)
- 2021 - "Young Right Now" (Robin Schulz, Dennis Lloyd)
Notes and References
- Web site: Robin Stjernberg bilder och nyheter | Allt om Robin Stjernberg! . Posh24.se . 2 September 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121108064157/http://www.posh24.se/robin_stjernberg . 8 November 2012 . live.
- Web site: Poplight | Idol 2011: Robin Stjernbergs förflutna – sjöng med Eric Saade i What's Up | Poplight . Poplight.zitiz.se . 2 September 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130430053943/http://poplight.zitiz.se/artikel/idol-2011-robin-stjernbergs-foerflutna-sjoeng-med-eric-saade-i-whats . 30 April 2013.
- Web site: Robin Stjernberg – Melodifestivalen . SVT.se . 9 March 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130221083359/http://www.svt.se/melodifestivalen/artister/2013/robin-stjernberg/ . 21 February 2013 . live .
- Web site: Anton Ewald och Robin Stjernberg till final – Kultur . 2 March 2013 . SVT.se . 9 March 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130304060539/http://www.svt.se/kultur/musik/anton-ewald-och-robin-stjernberg-till-final . 4 March 2013 . live .
- Web site: Melodifestivalen Live | Nöjesbladet Live | Nöjesbladet . Aftonbladet . 9 March 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130206215319/http://www.aftonbladet.se/nojesbladet/nojesbladetlive/melodifestivalenlive/ . 6 February 2013 . live .
- Web site: Robin Stjernberg blir Sveriges röst i Europa – Nöje . ltz.se . 9 March 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131029194452/http://ltz.se/kulturnoje/noje/1.5664151-robin-stjernberg-blir-sveriges-rost-i-europa . 29 October 2013 . live .
- Web site: Sweden:Robin Bengtsson wins Melodifestivalen!. Eurovision Song Contest. 11 March 2017. 11 March 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170313112242/http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=sweden_robin_bengtsson_wins_melodifestivalen. 13 March 2017. live.
- Web site: Discography Robin Stjernberg. swedishcharts.com/. 1 March 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130929035620/http://swedishcharts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Robin+Stjernberg. 29 September 2013. live.
- Web site: iTunes Music – For the Better – EP by Robin Stjernberg. iTunes Store. 17 September 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20150318180814/https://itunes.apple.com/se/album/for-the-better-ep/id635551875?l=en. 18 March 2015. live.
- Web site: Under Water EP by Robin Stjernberg. Apple Music. 8 June 2019. 29 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210929080215/https://music.apple.com/se/album/under-water-ep/1437417363?l=en. live.
- Web site: Discographie Robin Stjernberg . austriancharts.at/ . dead . https://webb.archive.org/web/20130618011706/http://austriancharts.at/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Robin%2BStjernberg . 18 June 2013 .
- Web site: Discography Robin Stjernberg . irish-charts.com/ . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130925165242/http://irish-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Robin%2BStjernberg . 25 September 2013.
- Web site: Discografie Robin Stjernberg . dutchcharts.nl/ . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130928165534/http://dutchcharts.nl/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Robin%2BStjernberg . 28 September 2013 .
- Web site: Robin Stjernberg > UK Charts. Official Charts Company. 2 June 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130925141931/http://www.officialcharts.com/artist/_/robin%20stjernberg/. 25 September 2013. live.
- Web site: iTunes Music – On My Mind – Single by Robin Stjernberg. iTunes Store. 17 September 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20150227200429/https://itunes.apple.com/se/album/on-my-mind-single/id513273882?l=en. 27 February 2015. live.
- Web site: iTunes Music – Scars – Single by Robin Stjernberg. iTunes Store. 17 September 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20150227200544/https://itunes.apple.com/se/album/scars-single/id572538163?l=en. 27 February 2015. live.
- Web site: Lionheart Music Group – Robin Stjernberg . 17 September 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130925161808/http://www.lionheartmusicgroup.se/start/artists/robin-stjernberg.aspx?view=Record&name=crime . 25 September 2013 .
- Web site: Body Language – Single by Robin Stjernberg. Apple Music. 8 June 2019. 29 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210929080622/https://music.apple.com/se/album/body-language-single/1444295375?l=en. live.
- Web site: Locked into You – Single by Robin Stjernberg. Apple Music. 8 June 2019. 29 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210929080606/https://music.apple.com/se/album/locked-into-you-single/1445160904?l=en. live.
- Web site: Take Me Home – Single by Robin Stjernberg. Apple Music. 8 June 2019. 29 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210929080608/https://music.apple.com/se/album/take-me-home-single/1445286298?l=en. live.
- Web site: Rain – Single by Robin Stjernberg. Apple Music. 8 June 2019. 29 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210929080603/https://music.apple.com/se/album/rain-single/1445305877?l=en. live.
- Web site: Feed on My Love – Single by Robin Stjernberg. Apple Music. 8 June 2019. 29 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210929080606/https://music.apple.com/se/album/feed-on-my-love-single/1445305268?l=en. live.
- Web site: Love – Single by Robin Stjernberg. Apple Music. 8 June 2019. 29 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210929080604/https://music.apple.com/se/album/love-single/1339655195?l=en. live.
- Web site: I Don't – Single by Robin Stjernberg. Apple Music. 8 June 2019. 29 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210929080604/https://music.apple.com/se/album/i-dont-single/1435806228?l=en. live.
- Web site: Always – Single by Robin Stjernberg. Apple Music. 8 June 2019. 29 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210929080624/https://music.apple.com/se/album/always-single/1447283885?l=en. live.
- Web site: It's Hard To Get Hurt (When You Got Nobody) – Single by Robin Stjernberg. Apple Music. 8 June 2019. 29 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210929080627/https://music.apple.com/se/album/its-hard-to-get-hurt-when-you-got-nobody-single/1451326879?l=en. live.
- Web site: Pretty - Single by Robin Stjernberg. Apple Music. 17 January 2021. 29 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210929080625/https://music.apple.com/se/album/pretty-single/1539984326?l=en. live.
- Web site: Sista ordet (Feat. Robin Stjernberg) - Single by Niello. iTunes. 24 June 2017. 17 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230717172303/https://music.apple.com/se/album/sista-ordet-feat-robin-stjernberg-single/1445055194?l=en-GB. live.