A subtly blended fusion of indie and dance-pop from one of Sweden’s most promising producers, featuring the vocals of Ofelia (Adéle Cechal).
The song is all about freedom, running away and enjoying the better parts of life.
A Norwegian outfit consisting of twins Maren and Charlotte, who are currently creating some of the sharpest pop to emerge from the nation.
The duo’s songs are inspired by being young and questioning the world we live in, delving into topics of identity, mental health, being underestimated and finding confidence in yourself. On ‘Neon Lights’ they say:
“It does not show much mercy, and has a raw feeling of anger and realisation to it. The song expresses disappointment of someone not being who they seemed to be.”
Taken from the forthcoming EP ‘Sugarcoat’ which is due later this year.
Already a noted YouTuber and influencer in his native Finland, Mike Back has now released his first single.
It’s a subtle blend of acoustic indie and pop, delivered with a beautifully distinctive vocal.
“‘Bad On Purpose’ is a raw and honest RnB-pop song about knowing who you could and should be in a relationship, but wondering why you keep falling short of that goal.”
I first featured Swedish talent Dear Sara last year, when she collaborated with JIM OUMA and Alicaì Harley on the single ‘Kids’.
I could hear something special in her voice back then, and now with the launch of new single ‘Something You Should Know’, I can confirm that this lady could very possibly be one of Scandinavia’s biggest pop exports in the future.
A delicate yet distinctive vocal presents itself within a song that contrasts between being haunting and rousing at the same time.
“I could not stop thinking about that strange song I wrote together with Elias [Näslin, co-writer] – a melancholic, complicated declaration of love for my hometown. A tribute to the culture I grew up with. To say that it also counts. We count. We exist. At the same time, I want to tell you about the alienation. About being different in the tiny community. About a constant search for more and a desire to fit in somewhere. It was time for me to own my story.”
Every so often you stumble across a talent who is so uniquely true to their creative selves that the music totally blows you away after just a few seconds of play.
This is the case with Danish outfit MoonBee, who creates a sound that could only be described as cosmic dream pop; a fusion of playful 60s beats, rocking 70s bass, atmospheric 80s synth and omnichord, energetic 90s guitar riffs.
It’s music that takes you to several galaxies far away, and an escapist’s idea of bliss.
“MoonBee creates music that takes you to a distant, sparkling galaxy. A tale of searching for a greater meaning within the magical infinite Universe as a kind of backlash to all that’s sense imprinted in society. A book of remembrance of being a tiny little creature against the infinity of the Universe.”
Taken from the double-debut EP ‘Come Move In Another Dimension – Part I & II’ which is out now.
A stunning debut from a talent who is not only a professional soccer player in his native Sweden, but now also a very talented songwriter.
Amadeus Sögaard’s style of music-making brings a crisp and finessed approach to pop that feels dark, minimal and intense. One to watch!
Already a noted actress, Alba August has proven to show herself as a triple threat for also being a magnificent songwriter and singer.
You won’t hear a vocal as powerful as this all week. Pure yet raw; ethereal and deeply intense.
Danish trio CHINAH never fail to impress. This is a luxuriously textured song with a series of intricate (yet minimal) beats underlining a beautifully melodic composition.
“‘Mysterious’ was made by crudely putting together some odd elements and somehow making them fit. We try to capture the weird beauty that can arise from combining things that weren’t initially meant to be together.” – Simon Andersson, CHINAH
Continuing the exceptionally high standard of neo-soul and jazz from London-based Danish-born singer-songwriter Amalie Bryde comes the release of her next single, ‘Lay Down’.
At first the song feels mellow and stripped-back, but listen carefully to the lyrics; they’re refreshingly loaded and stand for more than you think…
“In ‘Lay Down’ I sing about a man only wanting to have sex with me, but it’s so much more than that. ‘Lay Down’ is a commentary on gender inequality and what it means to be a woman in the 21st century; religiously, politically, professionally etc.”
I lost count of how many times I’ve featured Swedish talent LOVA on Alfitude, which is a testament to how much I love this kid’s raw and honest approach to pop making.
Today marks the release of her debut album ‘Grown-ish‘, and with it this single to whet your appetite. On the album, LOVA says:
“For the first time, I wrote for myself. I asked myself, ‘What are people going through?’ I wanted it to be very much like a diary and very personal. It was therapeutic for me, and the title resonated with where I am in my life. It’s a way to show every side of me. All of the songs are creating the story, but the album is also what made the songs. I’m excited to be able to go back to it in ten years and reminisce how I felt during this time.”
A stunning blend of alternative pop, fused with indie RnB that feels deeply emotive and timeless.
Danish talent Grandjean is no stranger to music; he’s been writing and producing hits for the likes of European heavyweights such as Nneka, Freja Kirk, Sivas and Yes-R.
‘Weeps‘ is taken from the upcoming debut-album ‘Via Motion‘, which will be accompanied by a 40-minute film, as every song will have its own music video.
A dreamy ode to old-school soul, mixed with tones of RnB and chilled disco from Finnish talent Tuomo.
“The song was originally inspired by discussions on the ideal romantic relationship, but I feel it applies somewhat to all human interactions.”
Some exciting Danish talent here. BBYBITES has a style of pop that feels playful and flirtatious while still carrying through an essence of finesse.
An American-Norwegian duo who fuse together the best of 80’s synth with 90’s Scandinavian music to create a fresh and highly-charged take on power-pop.
“It’s like The Weeknd met Sam Smith at a bar and after talking for a bit, they both realised that ABBA was their karaoke go-to and they grew up listening to Sigur Ros during their angsty teenage years.”
Of all the Danish pop talent that I listen to at the moment, I have confidence that Alexander Oscar could be one of those kids that breaks out and gets momentum across Europe this year.
A decade later and Norwegian talent Bernhoft still creates some of the most refreshing blends of soul and indie-pop you could wish for.
This is as melancholy as you can get with Scandinavian bubblegum pop. Just a beautifully sweet track that is so easy to fall in love with.
A finessed, beautiful and totally pure Danish soul sound by a talent emerging from Aarhus. Blissfully melodic and completely enchanting.
One of Norway’s brightest pop prospects returns with a finessed piece of highly charged power-pop.
