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Swedish designer lights up world stars: 'Coachella was more fun before.'
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Swedish designer lights up world stars: 'Coachella was more fun before.'

From Dagens Nyheter · () Swedish

Translated from Swedish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Tobias Rylander, a Swedish lighting designer, transitioned from volunteer work at a punk cafe to collaborating with global stars like Beyoncé and Drake.
  • He is currently on tour with the band Bleachers but prefers to be in his native Dalarna, Sweden.
  • Rylander, known for his work with major artists, reflects on changes in music festivals like Coachella.

Tobias Rylander's journey from the humble beginnings of volunteer work at Stockholm's punk venue Kafé 44 to designing concert lighting for global superstars like Beyoncé and Drake is a testament to his evolving career. Currently, he is on tour with the band Bleachers, a role that keeps him in the international spotlight.

Despite his success working with internationally renowned artists, Rylander expresses a longing for his home in Dalarna, Sweden. His preference for his rural roots contrasts with the high-octane world of international music tours and festivals.

Reflecting on the music scene, Rylander notes a shift in the atmosphere of major events like Coachella, suggesting that the festival's earlier iterations held a different, perhaps more enjoyable, quality. This observation hints at a broader commentary on the commercialization and evolution of large-scale music events.

Coachella was more fun before.

— Tobias RylanderRylander's reflection on the changing atmosphere of music festivals.
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Originally published by Dagens Nyheter in Swedish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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