Axwell

Axwell, born as Axel Christofer Hedfors; is a Swedish DJ, remixer, record producer and record label owner. He is one third of what once was the Swedish House Mafia along with Sebastian Ingrosso and Steve Angello. In 2013 he was placed 19th on the DJ Magazine Top 100 DJ Poll.

Axwell's interest in music appeared at an early age, having taught himself to play the drums by age nine. Four years later, the 13 year old exchanged his drums for a computer so he could create each element of his music independently.

In 2010, Axwell and Dirty South's remix of the song "Sweet Disposition" by The Temper Trap, received a nomination for the 53rd Grammy Awards in the category for Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical.

On April 24, 2012, Axwell's remix of "In My Mind" by Ivan Gough and Feenixpawl featuring Georgi Kay was released on Beatport, and then was nominated for the 55th Grammy Awards for the category of Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical.

Following the Swedish House Mafia's farewell, Axwell and former SHM member Sebastian Ingrosso announced their new club night in Ibiza, called "Departures". They appeared at Ushuaia, Ibiza from June 19th, with guests including Dirty South, Alesso, Tommy Trash, NO ID and Thomas Gold.

On May 30, 2013, Axwell's new single "Center of the Universe" (Remode) was released on Beatport. It reached number one on Beatport. His subsequent single, with Sick Individuals feat Taylr Renee, "I Am" was released on September 16th and also reached number 1.

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