Swedish singer-songwriter Jens Lekman returns with a flourish of romanticism and wit on his latest single, “Wedding in Leipzig,” a shimmering 10-minute narrative that spins like a novel in song form. The track, filled with longing, loneliness, and quiet revelations, is the latest glimpse into his upcoming album, Songs For Other People’s Weddings, due out September 12 via Secretly Canadian.
Watch the animated lyric video here:
🎥 “Wedding in Leipzig” – Lyric Video
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More than just an album, Songs For Other People’s Weddings is also a literary collaboration with bestselling author David Levithan. The companion novel, out now via ABRAMS, follows a wedding singer named J who writes custom songs for couples while struggling with his own relationship.
“Wedding in Leipzig” is a Lou Reed–inspired gem filled with colorful characters and quietly devastating insights. Jens calls it a song that “never wanted to end,” and it’s easy to hear why—it’s immersive, funny, bittersweet, and brimming with soul.
📅 Jens Lekman 2025 North American Tour Dates
November 8 – Toronto, ON – The Axis Club
November 10 – Montreal, QC – Le Studio TD
November 12 – Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall
November 14 – Philadelphia, PA – World Cafe Live
November 16 – Brooklyn, NY – Music Hall of Williamsburg
November 19 – Washington, DC – Union Stage
November 21 – Chicago, IL – Lincoln Hall
November 23 – Minneapolis, MN – Fine Line
November 25 – Denver, CO – Marquis Theater
November 27 – San Francisco, CA – The Chapel
November 29 – Los Angeles, CA – Lodge Room