A-Teens
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Founder | Niklas Berg |
| Headquarters | Stockholm , Sweden |
| Products | Music albums, singles, tours |
A-Teens (styled as A*Teens) is a pop ensemble originating from Stockholm, Sweden, established in 1998 by Niklas Berg initially under the name ABBA-Teens as a tribute act to ABBA, before adopting the name A-Teens. The lineup includes Marie Serneholt, Amit Paul, Dhani Lennevald, and Sara Lumholdt. Their most recognized tracks include "Mamma Mia" (1999), "Upside Down" (2000), and "Floorfiller" (2002), with notable international acclaim and ten singles reaching the top 10 in Sweden.
The group concluded their activities after six years, following the release of their Greatest Hits compilation in May 2004. They made a comeback in 2024.
1998–2000: The ABBA Generation
The formation of the band took place in 1998, with their debut album comprising solely of ABBA cover songs. Their initial single, "Mamma Mia", launched in April 1999, dominated the Swedish charts for eight consecutive weeks. Due to legal issues, they transitioned to the name A-Teens. The track subsequently entered the top 20 charts across more than ten countries.
Released in August 1999, The ABBA Generation presented contemporary pop and electronic adaptations of ABBA classics. The album secured the number one spot in Sweden and Argentina, reached number seventy-one on the US Billboard 200 chart, and attained Gold certification. Globally, it sold upwards of 2 million copies and received Gold or Platinum status in over 22 nations. Prominent singles included "Super Trouper" which peaked at number two in Sweden, and "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!", a top ten hit with moderate international success. Additionally, the single "Happy New Year" climbed to number four in Sweden.
In March 2000, their rendition of "Dancing Queen" reached number ninety-five on the US Billboard Hot 100. During that year, A-Teens toured across the United States as an opening act for Britney Spears. Their appearances extended to Disney Channel and Nickelodeon platforms, and they secured a Viva Music Award for Best International Newcomer in September 2000.
2001: Teen Spirit
On 26 February 2001, they released their sophomore album Teen Spirit, which consisted exclusively of original compositions. The album debuted at number two on Swedish charts and attained number thirteen on the European Albums Chart. In the United States, it peaked at number fifty and earned Gold certification. The lead single, "Upside Down", issued in October 2000, marked their first track not covering ABBA material; it reached number two in Sweden and was certified double Platinum. This single also entered the top ten charts in multiple countries and achieved number ten in the UK—their sole top ten hit there. In America, released under the title "Bouncing Off the Ceiling (Upside Down)", it attained position ninety-three on the Billboard Hot 100 and climbed to number six on the Dance Single Sales chart. Follow-up singles "Halfway Around the World" and "Sugar Rush" also performed strongly within Sweden’s charts.
To promote Teen Spirit, the band embarked on a forty-three-date tour across the US with Aaron Carter, followed by a German tour supporting No Angels. They participated in the Radio Disney Live! 2001 World Tour as well. In 2001, Coca-Cola selected A-Teens as brand ambassadors for Thailand. By year’s end, Teen Spirit had surpassed one million copies sold worldwide. December saw the release of "Heartbreak Lullaby", penned by Cathy Dennis for the European soundtrack of "The Princess Diaries", which reached the Swedish top ten charts.
2002–2003: Pop 'til You Drop! and New Arrival
In June 2002, the band launched their third studio album, Pop 'til You Drop!, which was available solely in North and South American markets. This album reached number forty-five on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart. The lead single was "Can't Help Falling In Love", a rendition of the classic Elvis Presley track included on the soundtrack of the Disney film Lilo & Stitch. The follow-up and final single from this album, "Floorfiller", was released in July 2002. To promote the album, the group embarked on the Pop 'til You Drop! Tour, completing a series of thirty concerts throughout North America. Additionally, they appeared at the 2002 Swedish Hit Music Awards in November.
In January 2003, the band re-released Pop 'til You Drop! under the title New Arrival for audiences outside North America. This version featured seven tracks from the original album combined with six newly recorded songs. Upon release, it debuted at number four on the Swedish charts and quickly earned Gold certification. To support this edition, they conducted the New Arrival Tour, covering Sweden, Denmark, Russia, and Slovakia. The single "Floorfiller" served as the lead release in Europe, achieving a top-five position in Sweden, followed by "A Perfect Match," which climbed to number two. Although plans were made to release "Let Your Heart Do All the Talking" as a third single, this was ultimately cancelled. In May 2003, they collaborated with brand Popdrinks to promote "Bounce With Me" specifically in Sweden.
2004: Greatest Hits and disbandment
In May 2004, the group issued Greatest Hits, a compilation comprising thirteen previously released singles alongside three new tracks. Preceding this collection was the single "I Promised Myself", a cover of Nick Kamen’s song that reached within the top two positions on Swedish charts and topped MTV's Latin chart. Following this release, the band disbanded; however, their breakup was not publicly disclosed until April 2006.
2024–present: Reunion
The group reunited in February 2024 and performed at Melodifestivalen 2024, Sweden’s competition to select its Eurovision entry. They announced intentions for ongoing collaboration and disclosed upcoming meetings with major record labels planned for early 2025. Later announcements included plans for a tour and potential new music releases.
On May 31, 2025, they appeared at London's Brockwell Park during the Mighty Hoopla festival. Subsequently, on July 21, 2025, they revealed a concert scheduled for October 23 in Mexico City through their official X account. Due to rapid ticket demand, a second show was added for October 26 in Mexico City in partnership with promoter StarProMX.
Discography
- The ABBA Generation (1999)
- Teen Spirit (2001)
- Pop 'til You Drop! (2002)
Tours
- The ABBA Generation Swedish Tour (1999)
| Date (1999) | City | Country | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 22 | Västerås | Sweden | Fiskartorget |
| May 29 | Örebro | Stortorget | |
| June 5 | Östersund | Stortorget | |
| June 12 | Umeå | Rådhustorget | |
| June 19 | Luleå | Vattenfallsparken/Uttern | |
| August 7 | Borlänge | Liljekvistskan Parken | |
| August 14 | Växjö | Stortorget | |
| August 20 | Malmö | Malmöfestivalen | |
| August 28 | Karlstad | Stora Torget | |
| September 4 | Stockholm | N/A |
- Promo World Tour (2000)
| Date (2000) | City | Country | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 6 | Cologne | Germany | ||
| February 12 | Kölnarena (Bravo Super Show 2000) | |||
| February 16 | Viña del Mar | Chile | Quinta Vergara Amphitheater (Festival de Viña del Mar) | |
| February 19 | Buenos Aires | Argentina | Much Music Studios | |
| February 20 | Mar del Plata | Unknown Festival | ||
| April 6 | Böblingen | Germany | Stars 2000 | |
| April 22 | Burbank | United States | Free Concert + Fansign | |
| July 7–16 | (Various cities) |
Denmark |
(Grøn Koncert venues) | |
| August 13
Jacksonville United States Jacksonville Memorial Coliseum (Music Mania 2000) |
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| (Various cities) |
Germany, United States (Comet Awards, Snick House Underground) |
- Teen Spirit World Tour (2001)
| Date (2001) | City | Country | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| (Various cities)
Spain, Chile, Argentina, Malaysia, Germany (Sala Pacha, Centro de Eventos, Friedrich-Ebert-Halle, Arena Berlin, etc.) |
- Pop ‘Til You Drop! Tour (2002)
— One date cancelled due to equipment issues.
July–September| Date (2002) | City | Country | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| (Various U.S. cities)
USA (Kingswood Amphitheater, Tower Theater, Rosemont Horizon, House of Blues, etc.) |
- Greatest Hits Tour (2004)
| Date (2004) | City | Country | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| (Various Swedish cities)
Sweden (Forum Nacka, Liseberg, Skansen, Gröna Lund, etc.) |
- A*Teens Generation Tour (2025)
| Date (2025) | City | Country | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| (Multiple cities across Chile, England, Sweden, Norway, Spain, Mexico, Argentina)
(Club Hipico Concepción, Brockwell Park, Östermalms IP, IFEMA Madrid, La Maraka, Teatro Gran Rex) |
External links
- Official website (currently inactive)
- Articles with short description
- A-Teens
- Musical groups formed in 1998
- Musical groups disbanded in 2004
- Musical groups reunited in 2024
- Swedish musical quartets
- Child music ensembles
- Swedish mixed-gender groups
- Swedish Eurodance acts
- Swedish pop ensembles
- Teen pop bands
- ABBA tribute acts
- 1998 Swedish establishments
- Musical groups originating from Stockholm
- English-language Swedish musical acts
- MCA Records performers
- Universal Music Group artists
- Musical groups disestablished in 2004