Mats Dernánd is an Örebro, Sweden-based singer songwriter who I previously featured on the blog in the spring through his duet with Luna Keller, We’ll Be Together. His latest is another collaboration, this time with former The Real Group member Emma Nilsdotter. It’s called Everybody Has A Story.

By Graeme Smith

Feature photo by Luna Keller

Everybody Has A Story is a lively and emotive piece of country pop. Emma’s charismatic vocals open things up before Mats joins in, with the pair’s vocals working well together. A life-affirming chorus is the standout moment. It’s the kind that will have you pumping your fist in the air.

Mats and Emma met at song-writing camp and bonded over shared war stories about heartbreak. We’re all richer for them knowing each other. Everybody Has A Story is a beautiful collaboration between the two. You can check it out below.