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Gessle reveals: “DVD before Xmas (hopefully)”

May 21

Posted by Tomasz in Roxette | 9 Comments

After our two calls for a full DVD show and Gessle’s unsatisfactory answer (here and there), we were informed by The Man on Facebook when we can expect this “imperfectly perfect” DVD to be released. It seems like it can be out just in time for Christmas shopping.

According to various fan sources production company starts the cutting in summer and if everything goes right, the DVD will be ready for sale in November. They have already more then 300 hours filmed material! Unfortunately, we will be able to see just 90 minutes of this. As for recording the show – no concert was shot professionally in the quality allowing to be released for DVD purposes. The production team used handcameras only – the same as they did in Berlin or Hamburg last year.

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Russia: Roxette have written “a special song” for Oriflame

May 21

Posted by Tomasz in Releases, Roxette | 3 Comments

Last September we revealed that Roxette are set to play at Globen in Stockholm this summer (August 2012) on the special anniversary corporate event organized by the Swedish company Oriflame. In the beginning of May this year it turned out that Russian edition of “Travelling” does not include the very first international single “It’s possible” in both versions.

You may ask how those two things go together? Well, it turns out that Russian chapter of Oriflame claims that Roxette have written a special song for them. What’s its name? Yes, you’re right – “It’s possible”! In the end of May the 9th edition of the Oriflame magazine will be released together with a special bonus CD – including 11 Roxette hits and a new track called “It’s possible”. At this point we only know this will be released in Russia and will cost 99 rubles (ca USD 3.5). The artwork for both the cover and CD discs is shown above this text.

The tracklist for the album:
01. It’s Possible
02. It must have been love (Live in St. Petersburg)
03. Wish I could fly
04. How do you do! (Live in Stavanger)
05. Dangerous (Live in Stavanger)
06. Reveal (Attic Remix)
07. Speak to me (Bassflow Remake)
08. Dressed for success (Live in St. Petersburg)
09. Sleeping in my car (Live in Stavanger)
10. Real Sugar
11. Milk and Toast and Honey
12. Listen to your heart (Live in St. Petersburg)

Thanks to Evgeny Perekopskiy for sharing this news.

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World Tour 2012: Recife, Brazil – May 18 #109

May 19

Posted by Tomasz in Roxette, Tour | 3 Comments

Comment from Per Gessle

Yeah! What a beautiful way to end the Brazilian + South American Tour!!! Recife! Unknown ground for us and what a wonderful one it became! Superb crowd + a band loaded to the teeth kickin’ ass in every song. We all loved it! Thanx for your support + voicepower, y’all. See ya next time!!! Now we fly back to Europe. Cheers, P&M&Co

Setlist

01. Dressed For Success
02. Sleeping In My Car
03. The Big L.
04. Silver Blue
05. Stars
06. She’s Got Nothing On (But The Radio)
07. Perfect Day
08. Things Will Never Be The Same
09. It Must Have Been Love
10. It’s possible
11. 7twenty7
12. Fading Like A Flower
13. Crash!Boom!Bang!
14. How Do You Do!
15. Dangerous
Band Presentation
16. Joyride (introduced with “Vassourinhas”)

17. Spending My Time
18. The Look

19. Listen To Your Heart
20. Church Of Your Heart

Article and photos

Uol.com.br (review)
Jaoalberto.com (review and gallery)

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The 2012 band in Sebastian Lucaveche’s drawings

May 19

Posted by Tomasz in Roxette | 1 Comment

Got a sense of humour? So we’re sure you will enjoy those two drawings of the Roxette’s 2012 band prepared by Chilean fan – Sebastian Lucaveche (sebastian.lucaveche@gmail.com).
Well done, Sebastian!

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World Tour 2012: Brasilia, Brazil – May 15 #108

May 18

Posted by Tomasz in Roxette, Tour | No Comments

Comment from Per Gessle

Brasilia! Thanx for an overwhelming evening! Such a beautiful crowd, fantastic response. Sorry that the electricity wasn’t on our side which meant that we couldn’t use all our lights. It didn’t matter! We had a blast. Hope to come back before long!!!! Cheers, P&M&Co

Setlist

(c) gpsbrasilia


01. Dressed For Success
02. Sleeping In My Car
03. The Big L.
04. Silver Blue
05. Stars
06. She’s Got Nothing On (But The Radio)
07. Perfect Day
08. Things Will Never Be The Same
09. It Must Have Been Love
10. It’s possible
11. 7twenty7
12. Fading Like A Flower
13. Crash!Boom!Bang!
14. How Do You Do!
15. Dangerous
Band Presentation
16. Joyride (introduced with national anthem of Brazil)

17. Spending My Time
18. The Look

19. Listen To Your Heart
20. Church Of Your Heart

Articles and photos

Globo (TV report)
GBPbrasilia.com.br (gallery)
Rafaella Tamm (gallery)

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Brazilian interview with Per Gessle for Video Show

May 17

Posted by Tomasz in Interview, Roxette | No Comments

Though we don’t understand a word from this interview (thanks for dubbing by the way!), we still recommend our Brazilian friends to watch it and share their thoughts on this “not so typical” interview with Mr Gessle.

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World Tour 2012: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – May 12 #107

May 17

Posted by Tomasz in Roxette, Tour | 2 Comments

(c) Heloisa Tolipan

Comment from Per Gessle

Rio Rio Rio, what can we say? Outstanding as always. We had a fab time, sweatin’ an ocean and enjoyin’ ourselves to the max. Thanx for your generosity and impressive sing-along-qualities!!!! See y’all next time!!!!!

Setlist

01. Dressed For Success
02. Sleeping In My Car
03. The Big L.
04. Silver Blue
05. Stars
06. She’s Got Nothing On (But The Radio)
07. Perfect Day
08. Things Will Never Be The Same
09. It Must Have Been Love
10. It’s possible
11. 7twenty7
12. Fading Like A Flower
13. Crash!Boom!Bang!
14. How Do You Do!
15. Dangerous
Band Presentation
16. Joyride (introduced with “Cidade maravilhosa”)

17. Spending My Time
18. The Look

19. Listen To Your Heart
20. Church Of Your Heart

Articles and photos

Globo.com (gallery)
Luise Duarte (gallery)
Tenho Mais Discos Que Amigos! (gallery)
SidneyRezende.com (gallery)
Jornal do Brasil (gallery)
Estrelando.com.br (gallery)
Fotoarena.com.br (gallery)

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Canada: see Roxette up close and personal (competition)

May 16

Posted by Tomasz in Roxette, Tour | No Comments

You have another opportunity to win meet & greet with Roxette in Canada on canada.com website. You can also win tickets for UK Roxette shows this July here.

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The sign

May 16

Posted by Tomasz in Roxette, Tour | No Comments

As we love this sign, we don’t want it to be forgotten. It’s a little bit nostalgic, old-school and at the same time fresh and funny. Photo taken during Sao Paulo gig on May 10. The sign was created by Elen Zdunek and her boyfriend.

More photos from Sao Paulo.

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World Tour 2012: Sao Paulo, Brazil – May 10 #106

May 16

Posted by Tomasz in Roxette, Tour | No Comments

Comment from Per Gessle

Sao Paulo. Third show in 13 months. Wow. thanx for a splendido evening, great crowd, great venue and Marie + band in top shape. I particularly became fond of Pelle’s samba dance during the band presentation. Pure sex!”


Setlist

01. Dressed For Success
02. Sleeping In My Car
03. The Big L.
04. Silver Blue
05. Stars
06. She’s Got Nothing On (But The Radio)
07. Perfect Day
08. Things Will Never Be The Same
09. It Must Have Been Love
10. It’s possible
11. 7twenty7
12. Fading Like A Flower
13. Crash!Boom!Bang!
14. How Do You Do!
15. Dangerous
Band Presentation
16. Joyride (introduced with national anthem of Brazil)

17. Spending My Time
18. The Look

19. Listen To Your Heart
20. Church Of Your Heart

FULL CONCERT ON YOUTUBE

Articles and photos

Mixtv
Uol.com.br (gallery)
Globo.com (gallery)
Fotoarena (gallery)
Focka (gallery)
Vivi Fortela (gallery)
Marcelo Rossi (gallery)

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World Tour 2012: Curitiba, Brazil – May 8 #105

May 15

Posted by Tomasz in Roxette, Tour | No Comments

Comment from Per Gessle

Curitiba! What a wonderful way to start this Brazilian adventure! Superpacked venue with lots of smiling faces + loud voices came our way just as expected. We love playing here in Brazil. Thanx for making this band tick-tack-tock. Looking forward to the next one already! Sao Paulo, yeah? Cheers, P&M&Co”


Setlist

01. Dressed For Success
02. Sleeping In My Car
03. The Big L.
04. Silver Blue
05. Stars
06. She’s Got Nothing On (But The Radio)
07. Perfect Day
08. Things Will Never Be The Same
09. It Must Have Been Love
10. It’s possible
11. 7twenty7
12. Fading Like A Flower
13. Crash!Boom!Bang!
14. How Do You Do!
15. Dangerous
Band Presentation
16. Joyride (introduced with national anthem of Brazil)

17. Spending My Time
18. The Look
19. Listen To Your Heart
20. Church Of Your Heart

Articles and photos

Bemparana (gallery)
Altosagitos (gallery)
Paranshop (review and gallery)
Lidi.Silva (flicr gallery)
Demetrio Martins (flicr gallery)

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Christoffer Lundquist’s cameo performance at the fan party

May 7

Posted by Tomasz in Fans, Roxette, Tour | 2 Comments

Several members of the Roxette band and crew visited the fan party organized in Cordoba, Argentina on May 3. One of them was Christoffer Lundquist who played some guitar riffs to “She’s got nothing on (but the radio)” and “Listen to your heart” performed by Tiempos Dorados. A must-watch video!

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Russian edition of TRAVELLING

May 7

Posted by Tomasz in Releases, Roxette | No Comments

Roxette’s latest album TRAVELLING was released in Russia last month. This edition is a bit of strange as it includes only 13 songs and both versions of “It’s possible” were removed for unknown reasons. Picture was taken by Alexander Funk.

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Twitter time4fun message for Brazilian fans

May 7

Posted by Tomasz in Roxette, YouTube | No Comments

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English language Roxette book on the way?

May 7

Posted by Tomasz in Releases, Roxette, Rumours | 10 Comments

We were informed by several different sources that Sven Lindström, author of Per Gessle’s Swedish language biography released in 2007 called “Att vara Per Gessle” (To be Per Gessle) and co-host of Nordic Rox show on Sirius XM, was seen during Roxette’s Argentinian tour in Neuquen. It seems like this is the news many international fans waited for a very long time – rumour has it that he is currently writting an English language Roxette book.

Let’s keep fingers crossed for this to happen!

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