Tove Lo

Tove Lo, born Ebba Tove Elsa Nilsson, is a Swedish singer and songwriter who has become one of the most successful Scandinavian pop exports of the 2010s and 2020s. Born and raised in Stockholm, Sweden, she grew up in the affluent neighborhood of Djursholm and developed a passion for music at an early age. She studied at the Rytmus Musikergymnasiet music school in Stockholm, where she honed her songwriting skills and began crafting the dark, emotionally honest pop music that would become her signature sound.

Tove Lo first gained international attention as a songwriter, co-writing the hit Love Me Like You Do for Ellie Goulding, which featured on the Fifty Shades of Grey soundtrack and became a global smash. Her own breakout single Habits (Stay High) was released in 2014 and became a worldwide hit, reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and achieving multi-Platinum certification in numerous countries. Her debut album Queen of the Clouds (2014) was critically acclaimed and established her as a bold, uncompromising voice in pop music.

She followed up with Lady Wood (2016), Blue Lips (2017), Sunshine Kitty (2019), and Dirt Femme (2022), each exploring themes of love, hedonism, feminism, and vulnerability with a distinctive artistic vision. Her music has been praised for its unflinching honesty and willingness to tackle subjects that many pop artists avoid. She has collaborated with artists including Flume, Coldplay, Martin Garrix, Nick Jonas, and Charli XCX, and her songwriting credits extend to tracks for numerous high-profile artists.

Tove Lo has sold millions of records worldwide and has accumulated billions of streams across platforms. She is known for her energetic live performances and has toured extensively across the globe. Her dual role as both a performer and a behind-the-scenes songwriter has diversified her income streams. Through her music career, songwriting royalties, touring, and brand partnerships, Tove Lo has built an estimated net worth of $10 million.