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Karlsson (right) and Winnberg (left) performing in Södertälje, Sweden, March 2011
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Background information | |
Also known as | Böz o Lö, Karlsson & Winnberg, Robotberget |
Origin | Sweden |
Genres | Pop, dance, electropop, electroclash |
Occupation(s) | DJs, record producers, songwriters |
Years active | 2000–present |
Associated acts | Britney Spears, Miike Snow, Henrik Jonback, Nicole Morier, Amason, Galantis |
Members |
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Bloodshy & Avant are a Swedish songwriting and production duo of Christian Karlsson (Bloodshy) and Pontus Winnberg (Avant).
They have worked with many pre-eminent artists, including: Britney Spears, Kylie Minogue, Ms. Dynamite, Madonna, Jennifer Lopez, Katy Perry, Kelis, Girls' Generation (Korean: ), Christina Milian, Sky Ferreira, Utada (Japanese: ) and BoA (Korean: ). In addition to their production work, Karlsson and Winnberg are also members of the synthpop group Miike Snow. Also, Christian is one half of the electronic dance music duo Galantis and Pontus is a member of the band Amason.
Bloodshy and Avant scored their first success working with American singer/songwriter Christina Milian for her début album. The collaboration resulted in two hit singles, "AM to PM," and "When You Look at Me," both of which hit number three on the UK Singles Chart.
They were then commissioned to work with UK hip-hop singer/rapper, Ms. Dynamite and BRIT Award-winning English pop group Sugababes. The collaboration with Ms. Dynamite resulted in several tracks which appeared on her début album, A Little Deeper, including her hit début single, "It Takes More". They also produced tracks for her 2005 second release, Judgement Days.