Tobias Karlsson (songwriter)

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Tobias Karlsson
Birth nameErik Tobias Karlsson
BornSweden
Genres Pop, rock, electronic
Occupation(s)Songwriter, record producer
Years active1999–present

Erik Tobias Karlsson is a Swedish songwriter and record producer based in Los Angeles. He has worked with artists such as Halsey, Adam Lambert, Joji, Carolina Liar, James Blunt, Anouk, Linkin Park, Skillet, Kris Allen, Infinite Mass, Pauline Kamusewu and Handoffmaestro.

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He founded the publishing and production company Monza Publishing together with Andreas Håkansson and Fredrik Svalstedt in 2003.

Tobias is signed to Max Martin's company MXM as a songwriter and music producer.

Selected work

YearArtistAlbumSongDetails
2000SmileFuture GirlsDancing All Alone (single)Co-writer
2002SamBeing Under the InfluenceMr. President (single)Co-writer, producer
Big Tits (single)Producer
I doCo-writer, producer
Spectator GameCo-writer, producer
AlrightCo-writer, producer
BrainwashedProducer
TimeProducer
2003PaulineCandy RainCandy rainCo-writer, producer
Runnin' Out of Gaz (single)Co-writer, producer
Babylon (single)Co-writer, producer
Answer (single)Co-writer, producer
I Did Nothing WrongCo-writer, producer
Nothing BackCo-writer, producer
24 Fine HoursCo-writer, producer
Are You Feeling BetterCo-writer, producer
That's What I AmCo-writer, producer
DoubtsCo-writer, producer
ZitchieCo-writer, producer
2004 Infinite Mass 1991The Thief (single)Co-writer, producer
Let's GoCo-writer, producer
No. 1 Swartskalle (single)Co-writer, producer
Fire Fire (single)Co-writer, producer
Bad BoyProducer
Don't You WorryCo-writer, producer
La La SongCo-writer, producer
So HighCo-writer, producer
I Don't CareCo-writer, producer
The DealCo-writer, producer
2004Sam and MarkThe Sun Has Come Your Way (single)Co-writer
2005The SunshineLoveSabotage (single)Writer, producer
Simon le BonWriter, producer
She's My Television (single)Writer, producer
C'mon YeahCo-producer
LoveWriter, producer
Saturday NightCo-producer
Jesus UnitedCo-producer
I Get AroundCo-producer
Strap Hanger GirlCo-producer
Beat ItWriter, producer
2005 Shirley Clamp Lite Som Du (single)Writer, producer
2005 Camilla Brinck Jenny (single)Writer, producer
2006 Linda Sundblad Oh My God!CheatCo-writer, producer
Oh Father (single)Co-writer, producer
Pretty RebelsCo-writer, producer
Lose You (single)Co-writer, producer
Back In TimeCo-writer, producer
Who (Q-boy)Producer
DirtyCo-writer, producer
Beautiful BoysCo-writer, producer
KeeperCo-writer, producer
DaisesCo-writer, producer
2006RigoSoundclashHustlerCo-writer, producer
Oh AyCo-writer, producer
Cool (single, ft. Pauline)Co-writer, producer
She's a Pro (single)Co-writer, producer
Vamos a Bailar (single)Co-writer, producer
I Wanna Be Your FriendCo-writer, producer
Say, Say, Say (single)Co-writer, producer
2008 Hoffmaestro The StormYoung Dad (single)Co-writer, producer
2008 Carolina Liar Coming To TermsI'm Not Over (single)Co-writer, co-producer
Coming To TermsCo-writer, co-producer
Last NightCo-writer, co-producer
Show Me What I'm Looking For (single)Co-writer, co-producer
Simple LifeCo-writer, co-producer
California BoundCo-writer, co-producer
Done Stealin'Co-writer, co-producer
Beautiful WorldCo-writer, co-producer
Better AloneCo-writer, co-producer
2009RigoI Got You (single)Co-writer, co-producer
2009FridaGasen i Botten (single, ft Mange)Co-writer, co-producer
Festa Hela Natten (single)Co-writer, co-producer
2009Crosby LogginsTime To MoveTime To MoveCo-writer, co-producer
2009Chloe TemtchineBetween Day And DreamHotter Than SunshineCo-writer, co-producer
2009Kris AllenKris AllenLet It RainCo-writer, producer
2009Sofi BondeSee Through (single)Co-writer, producer
Shade of Gray (single)Co-writer, producer
Out of SpaceCo-writer, producer
2010The EdgesSinking ShipCo-writer, producer
2010Diana VickersSongs From The Tainted Cherry TreeMy HipCo-writer, co-producer
2011 Carolina Liar Wild Blessed Freedom
Drown (single)Co-writer, producer
All That Comes Out of My MouthCo-writer, co-producer
Daddy's little girlCo-writer, producer
Feel Better NowCo-producer
I Don't Think SoCo-producer
King of broken heartsCo-writer, co-producer
Miss AmericaCo-writer, producer
Never let you downCo-writer, producer
2014 Trijntje Oosterhuis Walk Along"Walk Along" (single)Co-writer, producer
2014Nicky Romero & Anouk Paradise and Back Again Feet on the Ground (single)Co-writer, co-producer
2014Anouk Paradise and Back Again Places to Go (single)Co-writer, producer
2015Adam LambertThe Original HighGhost Town (single)Co-writer, co-producer
2015Adam LambertThe Original HighShameCo-writer, producer
2015Adam LambertThe Original HighThese BoysCo-writer, producer
2015Tor MillerCarter & CashCarter & Cash (single)Co-writer, co-producer
2015The VampsWake UpHeld By MeProducer
2016AnoukQueen For a DayRun Away Together (single)Co-writer, producer
2016AnoukQueen For a DayNot A LovesongCo-writer, producer
2016AnoukQueen For a DayNew Day (single)Co-writer, producer
2016AnoukQueen For a DayIf I KnewCo-writer, producer
2016AnoukQueen For a DayDirty GirlCo-writer, producer
2016AnoukQueen For a DayWanna Little SomethingCo-writer, producer
2016AnoukQueen For a DayCastles In The AirCo-writer, producer
2016AnoukQueen For a DayWe AreCo-writer, producer
2016SkilletUnleachedStay Til The DaylightCo-writer, producer
2017New PoliticsLost In TranslationCIA (single)Co-writer, producer
2017New PoliticsLost In TranslationTell Your Dad (feat. Rivers Cuomo)Co-writer, producer
2017New PoliticsLost In TranslationColor Green (single)Co-writer, producer
2017Mary LambertBoldKnow Your Name (single)Co-writer, producer
2018Stray KidsMixtapeSchool LifeCo-writer, producer
2018GOT7&ME EditionMy YouthCo-writer, co-producer
2018Peter JöbackHumanologyShape Of You (single)Co-writer, producer
2018Peter JöbackHumanologyHow Great It isCo-writer, producer
2018Peter JöbackHumanologyRushing Into LoveCo-writer, producer
2018Peter JöbackHumanologyThe Mask (single)Co-writer, producer
2018Peter JöbackHumanologyAddicted (single)Co-writer, producer
2018Peter JöbackHumanologyI Want To KnowCo-writer, producer
2018Peter JöbackHumanologyWhat If Tomorrow Never ComesCo-writer, producer
2018Peter JöbackHumanologyDancingCo-writer, producer
2018Peter JöbackHumanologyCall Me By Your NameCo-writer, producer
2018Peter JöbackHumanologyBelieverCo-writer, producer
2020JojiNectarUpgradeCo-writer, co-producer
2022HalseySo GoodSo Good (single)Producer
2022Kelly Clarkson, Lorna Courtney& Juliet (Original Broadway Cast Recording)Since U Been Gone (Juliet’s Version)Producer

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