[1] Kent's lyrics contributed to their development from indie band to broad mass appeal, as Swedish-language songs are preferred among the slightly older population that Kent has attracted, according to an academic who has studied the band in their sociological and national context.

[2] He is the older brother of director Adam Berg, who has directed several of Kent's music videos.

Besides his role in Kent, he also had a side project called Paus with The Cardigans guitarist Peter Svensson.

In 2012, Petra Marklund (internationally known as September) released a Swedish-language record in Sweden; Berg wrote the songs Händerna mot himlen and Sanningen, The record reached the Swedish Top 10 immediately after release.

The King's Medal 8th size with a bright blue ribbon for his outstanding contributions to Swedish popular music.