The Northern Pines

Upcoming music producer and song writer from Sweden, the country that has given you Max Martin, Volvo, Spotify, Abba and Ikea! A Stockholm-based part-time song writer and producer, born in Finland

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Captivating Music Producer from Sweden

The Northern Pines is the musical moniker of a Swedish songwriter, Peter Grotell, blending heartfelt storytelling with modern country flair. Drawing inspiration from the wide-open landscapes of the American South and the quiet beauty of Nordic nature, The Northern Pines crafts songs that echo with emotion, grit, and poetic honesty. From boot-stompin’ honky-tonk tunes to tender ballads about love, loss, and home, his sound is rooted in Nashville traditions with a Scandinavian soul.

After years in electronic music under the name Starbreeze, he returned to his roots in 2024 with a fresh start and a deep love for country music that means something. Songs like Flirty Dirty Smile, Restless Heart, and The Roots Beneath My Feet have resonated with fans across the world, gaining traction on Spotify playlists and in the line dance community. Whether it’s a slow-burning duet or a feel-good anthem, The Northern Pines delivers music for dreamers, drifters, and anyone with a restless heart.

New Music Releases

Follow the links to Spotify for a good dose of brand-new country from The Northern Pines

✨ FRIDAY SONG DROP ✨ 27/6
Back in 2009, I wrote a country duet about love, hope, and the kind of light someone brings into your life when you least expect it.
This Friday, Shining Light finally gets to shine.
A heartfelt duet in the spirit of Dolly & Kenny — or maybe Gaga & Bradley with a southern twang
Hope it finds a place in your heart. ❤️

🎶 New country banger out! 🚨Let Me Love You is a feel-good, heart-aching, boot-stompin’ kinda tune — made for those moments when you're not ready to say goodbye just yet. 💔🤠

🔥Restless Heart is a hauntingly beautiful country ballad! 🙏 It's about love, loss, and the lingering echoes of someone you can't forget. It's a tender tribute to those we’ve lost, and the way their memory still lives inside us

Linedance video Flirty Dirty Smile

The full dance to Flirty Dirty Smile by The Northern Pines, choreographed by the amazing Cindy Walker (AUS) Follow the link to get the stepsheet to Flirty Dirty Smile🤠

Lyrics video, The Roots Beneath My Feet

The song is a tender and nostalgic love letter to one’s roots, which for me happens to be the most beautiful coastal town in Finland – the sun-soaked city of Hanko. Thank you all for your support!

Lyrics video, Wastelands of Broken Hearts

A personal song about not giving up in the face of adversity, about seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, and standing strong through challenges.

Front Porch Talk: This ’n That

Interview in Finnish Radio (in Swedish)

Interview in Finnish newspaper

The first linedance made for Flirty Dirty Smile! By Rita Jean Gallau (USA)

Testimonials

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Elena Johnson

Starbreeze Music transformed my lyrics into a hit song. Their talent is unmatched!

Daniel Smith

Working with Starbreeze Music was a game-changer for my music career. Professional and creative!

Nina Chen

Starbreeze Music created the perfect melody for my lyrics. A true musical genius!

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