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Born: 18 March 1986 · Age: 40
Lykke Li is 40 years old as of October 2026. She was born on 18 March 1986.
Swedish singer-songwriter known for the hit I Follow Rivers and her dark, dramatic indie-pop albums
Did you know?She spent parts of her childhood living in Portugal, Nepal and India.
Lykke Li makes moody, dramatic pop music. She grew up in a creative family that moved often. Her first album mixed indie charm with catchy hooks. A Belgian DJ's remix of I Follow Rivers topped charts across Europe. Her later albums explored heartbreak in darker tones. She has written songs for film soundtracks. Critics praise her haunting voice and bold style. She has also worked with Mark Ronson and the film director David Lynch.
Li Lykke Timotej Zachrisson (born 18 March 1986), professionally known as Lykke Li (Swedish pronunciation: LICK-ee-LEE), is a Swedish singer, songwriter, model and actress. Her music often blends elements of indie pop, dream pop and electronic.
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Swedish singer-songwriter, born 1986
Lykke Li was born in Ystad on 18 March 1986.
Her debut album Youth Novels came out in 2008.
Her song I Follow Rivers became a European hit after a remix in 2011.
She formed the supergroup Liv with members of Peter Bjorn and John in 2017.
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Last reviewed: October 2026