World Affairs
Swedish record label and creative platform associated with artist Yung Lean.
Last updated September 27, 2026
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Overview
World Affairs is a Swedish record label and creative platform based in Stockholm. It operates as a commercial brand under the legal entity World Affairs AB, registered in Sweden with VAT number SE556886471301. The label is closely associated with the Swedish artist Yung Lean (Jonatan Leandoer Håstad) and serves as an outlet for his music, merchandise, and related creative projects. Its official website functions as a combined store, music hub, and event calendar, offering vinyl records, books, figurines, and apparel. The site also displays live commodity price tickers and city loading indicators, suggesting a broader artistic or conceptual framing beyond a conventional record label. World Affairs AB is a private company, and no parent company or owner is publicly indicated in the available evidence. The label's activities include releasing music, organizing exhibitions (such as a 2026 exhibition of Jonatan Leandoer Håstad's collected works in Stockholm), and selling official merchandise. Its product range includes heavyweight vinyl records, hardcover books, PVC figurines, and clothing. The brand occupies a niche at the intersection of music, fashion, and contemporary art, with a strong online presence and a focus on limited-edition physical releases.
History
World Affairs is a Swedish record label and creative platform based in Stockholm. It operates under the legal name World Affairs AB, a private company registered in Sweden with VAT number SE556886471301. The label is closely associated with the Swedish artist Yung Lean (Jonatan Leandoer Håstad) and functions as a hub for his music releases, merchandise, and related creative projects. While the exact founding date is not documented in the available evidence, the label has been active in releasing music and merchandise, including vinyl records, books, and figurines. Its official website serves as a combined store, music platform, and event calendar. The site features a live commodity price ticker and city loading indicators, which may be part of its artistic identity. In 2026, World Affairs is scheduled to host an exhibition titled 'Jonatan Leandoer Håstad Collected Works 2016–2026' at Norra Bangården in Stockholm, running from September 25 to October 11. The label's product offerings include heavyweight vinyl records (e.g., 'Jonatan' with UV spot gloss and debossed detailing), a 256GB hardcover book featuring 574 personal images by Yung Lean, and PVC figurines such as the Hell Raiser and Dog-Boy figurines. World Affairs AB is a private entity, and no parent company or owner is publicly indicated in the available evidence. The label's operations span music, publishing, and merchandise, with a focus on limited-edition physical releases and creative collaborations.
Scheduled exhibition 'Jonatan Leandoer Håstad Collected Works 2016–2026' at Norra Bangården, Stockholm, from 2026-09-25 to 2026-10-11.
Products and positioning
A niche Swedish record label and creative platform blending music, art, and merchandise, closely tied to artist Yung Lean.
Jonatan (Vinyl)
180g heavyweight vinyl featuring UV spot gloss and debossed detailing. Tracklist includes songs such as 'Jonatan Intro', 'Might Not B', 'Forever Yung', 'Horses', 'Paranoid Paparazzi', 'Babyface Maniacs', 'I’m Your Dirt, I’m Your Love', 'Teenage Symphonies 4 God (God Will Only)', 'Changes', 'My Life', 'Swan Song', 'Terminator Symphony', and 'Lessons From Above'.
256GB Hardcover book
Hardcover book featuring 574 personal images by Yung Lean, taken across iPhone 6, 8, X & SE.
Hell Raiser Figurine
8cm / 3.14” PVC figurine.
Dog-Boy Figurine
8cm / 3.14” PVC figurine.
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