Me and Marilyn Monroe

Ever since I was a little boy, I have looked up to Marilyn Monroe. Not just because on her talent and icon status, but because I saw myself in her. I'm not talking about her looks, obviously, since I'm not even half as beautiful as she was. I'm talking about relating to her on a personal level.

Most people think of Marilyn Monroe as just a glamorous sex symbol, the "dumb blonde" who had an affair with the president. Personally, I'm much more interested in the woman behind the glamour and beauty. The sensitive and sometimes fragile woman who fought to be taken seriously and who went through so much pain in her life. The woman who tried her best to survive in a world where sensitivity is seen as a weakness.

I don't know who the real Marilyn was. No one does, at least not completely. But I have my own interpretation of who she was, and that's the Marilyn I relate to. I know it sounds silly, but sometimes it feels like I have a special connection with Marilyn, like I know her. I guess all fans feel that way, but still...

Reading about Marilyn, watching her movies, listening to her music and reading her poems really helps me cope when I'm feeling blue. It makes me feel less alone, like someone out there really understands me, even if it's just an illusion.

In loving memory of Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962)



Marilyn Monroe... and me.

I will never stop

People may think I'm "too political" in some of my posts on Facebook and Twitter. Well, honestly, I couldn't care less. For me, speaking up against homophobia, racism, sexism and bullying is essential and I will never stop doing the right thing.

I believe that if we want the world to change for the better, we need to speak up against injustices, even if some people are bothered by it.

Dennis Alexis + Larry Forsberg = Eurotix

Hi everyone! I just wanted to share these fotos of Eurotix with you. They are taken by Stefan Gemzell at Forsbacka Bruk outside Sandviken. We are normally quite shy when it comes to being in front of a camera, but every now and then we try to make an effort for our listeners. So here we are:

Eurotix - Kiss Them For Me (Official Video)

No one will ever be able to say that we take ourselves too seriously. Here is the crazy video for "Kiss Them For Me" by Eurotix, directed by Stefan Gemzell and starring Angelica Olsson as our Lady Diana. Please share it with your friends!

The EP is out now on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon UK, Amazon US

Grandpa's old cap

This is a photo of my late grandfather Per-Uno "Puh" Hellström's old and dirty cap. He used to wear it all the time, especially when out on his belowed boat. I have many wonderful memories of spending time with him and grandma Sylvia at their summer house by the lake Storsjön, outside Årsunda.

Puh passed away on April 26 2004. He was a unique person, in both good and bad ways, and I miss him a lot. We all do. But when I sleep, I get to meet him in my dreams, so often that he still feels alive to me.

Eurotix - Kiss Them For Me (Remixes)

Eurotix just released a remix EP, featuring brand new remixes of the tracks "Kiss Them For Me" and "Are You Strong Enough?", produced by synth gurus Rename and A Blue Ocean Dream. You can listen to previews down below.

The EP is out now on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon UK and Amazon US. Check them out!

"Kiss Them For Me (Remixes)" tracklist:

1. Kiss Them For Me (Rename 7" Mix)
2. Are You Strong Enough? (A Blue Ocean Dream Lonely In The Club Remix)
3. Kiss Them For Me (Rename Extended Mix)
4. Are You Strong Enough? (A Blue Ocean Dream Analog In Your Face Remix)
5. Kiss Them For Me (Rename Instrumental)

Eurotix - Computer Dating

What happens when an old computer (last year's model) starts looking for love? Here is your answer: "I Don't Hate You Anymore" by Eurotix is taken from our new EP "Kiss Them For Me", out now on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon UK, Amazon US and many other digital music stores.