Danish acts at Eurosonic 2023

THESE ARE THE SEVEN DANISH ACTS AT EUROSONIC NOORDERSLAG 2023

After two online editions, we are happy to report that Eurosonic Noorderslag will once again take place in Groningen from 18-21 January. Here at MXD we are excited to shed light on the seven wonderful acts that will be representing Denmark this year, in what is the biggest music showcase festival in Europe:

EEE GEE

eee gee is the project of Danish singer/songwriter Emma Grankvist. She released her debut album Winning in February 2022, which received multiple five-star reviews and end of the year list accolades. She was nominated for Best New Danish Live Act at Danish Music Awards 2022, her song Favorite Lover went viral on snapchat and she’s confirmed for Roskilde 2023. eee gee is nominated for the Music Moves Europe Awards which will be handed out during ESNS.
Listen here.

Live at Eurosonic: Thursday 19 January – 00.30 – 01.15h – Stadsschouwburg

BRIMHEIM

Where the waves break, where water meets rock and life meets soil, Brimheim finds a peculiar form of freedom – one which births light from darkness. From cyclical rhythms and harmonies, the Danish-Faroese singer, songwriter and world observer melts together Scandinavian music. Brimheim navigates between art-pop, trip-hop and indie rock. “Someone please sign Brimheim to a record deal in the USA. More people need to hear this remarkable music!“ wrote DJ Kevin Cole from KEXP, after placing her in his top albums of the year, and we couldn’t agree more! Watch a KEXP session of Brimheim as a preview of the show at ESNS here.

Live at Eurosonic: Friday 20 January – 23.00-23.45h – Forum theater

JJ PAULO

JJ Paulo was born in Tanzania and raised in Denmark. Paulo has spent his life cultivating Tanzanian traditional Sukuma culture and today he is proud that his music reflects exactly that. His concerts are often described as ‘a kiss of African culture’. JJ Paolo played Roskilde festival last year and did this session with KEXP. In the UK, Raffaella Coleman of the BBC said: “JJ, you are an absolute star and when you blow up don’t forget about us”. Listen here.

Live at Eurosonic: Friday 20 January – 22.15-23.00h – Simplon (main)

SOFIE BIRCH

Producer, experimental composer and singer, Sofie Birch stands out as a sound artist whose expertise is creating sonic pieces that manipulate space and imbue it with calm. She is a multidisciplinary artist and her live performances are mostly improvised, so do expect a good opportunity to relate to music in uncanny ways. Sofie Birch is an NTS resident and her last album was praised by writers from Pitchfork and the Quietus. Listen here.

Live at Eurosonic: Friday 20 January – 21.30-22.15h – DOT

EYES

Hardcore outfit EYES will release their sophomore album Congratulations on February 3rd 2023. With its genre defying musical approach and introspective generational lyrics, mark an innovative freshness in the hardcore scene. Despite obstacles from a pandemic, the band left an indelible impression with performances on festivals such as Copenhell (DK) and by:Larm (NO). Listen here.

Live at Eurosonic: Thursday 19 January – 22.15-23.00h – Mutua Fides

JADA

Jada has in a short time grown to be the absolute most promising name on the Danish music scene and has captivated both Danish and foreign media and fans with her personal and honest universe. Jada is an artist with a raw natural talent where her authenticity already had made her a role model and an inspiration for a whole generation. Listen here.

Live at Eurosonic: Friday 20 January – 23.00-23.45h – Staddschouwburg

SVANEBORG KARDYB

Svaneborg Kardyb are Nikolaj Svaneborg and Jonas Kardyb and this duo already won two ‘grammys’ at the Danish Music Awards Jazz 2019: New artist of the year and Composer of the year. Drawing on Danish folk music and Scandinavian jazz influences, their music is an exquisite and joyful melding of beautiful melodies, delicate minimalism, catchy grooves, subtle electronica vibes, Nordic atmospheres and organic interplay, all underwritten by the sheer joy of playing together. Listen here.

Live at Eurosonic: Friday 20 January – 20.45-21.30h – Der AA Kerk

For any news or info needed on these acts, please mail carolina@mxd.dk.

MXD will be present at the festival, as well as being part of the ESNS Exchange Partner Meetings and MME Awards gatherings.

See you all in Groningen!