New music video from John Daniel

Hailing from the city of Norrköping in Sweden, John Daniel has spent well over a decade making a worthwhile impression in the Scandinavian pop sphere, a world where melody and emotion meet with cinematic aesthetic. Since debuting in 2008 with his album Klartecken, he’s become one of Swedish pop’s most consistent and heartfelt voices. His songs are crafted with a deft balance, playful yet reflective, catchy yet contemplative and always based in meaningful context.

Across three albums and two EPs, John Daniel has built a catalogue that feels timeless, original and accessible all at once, stitched with the optimism that defines the best of Swedish pop music. Now he brings us his latest release with his new single titled “Stordåd,” a song which arrives as the next step in a career built on shared connection and musical joy.

Translating loosely to “Great Deeds,” the track captures the exuberance of boyhood dreams and the sense of liberation that comes when you stop living by other people’s expectations. Produced by Anders Berlin and mixed by Alar Suurna, who’s known for his work with Roxette, Eldkvarn and Jakob Hellman, the single carries both the shine of classic Swedish pop and the energy of something profoundly personal.

Thematically, the track feels like a pep talk from the past, presenting a message from your younger self reminding you to keep chasing what lights you up. It’s nostalgic, but not sentimental; a song that celebrates growing older without letting go of the spark that first made you dream. The song opens with bright, driving guitars and a rhythm that feels like motion itself, the soundtrack to running toward something you’ve always believed in.

It’s power pop in the purest sense, brimming with melodic charm and emotional uplift, but with an undercurrent of pensive reflection that ripple throughout. Packed full of bright, rock-tinged instrumentation and the rolling patter of drums, John’s compelling voice rings out above to cast a dazzling pop rock music experience that’s truly impossible not to love.

The music video, directed by Daniel Gual, brings the song’s sense of playful adventure to life through engaging animation that pays homage to classic video games, featuring shots of John in a variety of colourful scenes. It’s a clever visual metaphor for the song’s message, a journey through challenges, imagination and determination, resulting in an epic visual experience from start to finish. “Stordåd” also lands as the second single from John Daniel’s forthcoming album Extraliv, a release that’s sure to win over countless new fans across Sweden and beyond.

Watch the music video for Stordåd below

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