Behind Polite is singer and songwriter Karina Kaleda. With roots in folk and indie rock, Polite's universe combines soft vocals, whimsical synthesizers and dreamy guitar themes. The colorful sound contrasts with the darker and rather striking lyrics, which zigzag between topics such as generational gaps and vulnerability.

Even though Kaleda has been writing songs her whole life, it still feels like Polite came out of the blue. Suddenly she was in the middle of the Copenhagen music scene and pushed music in a completely different direction. Polite's debut single will be released on February 28th through Konkylie.

This September, you can take the pulse of the Copenhagen music scene at Ideal Bar with Polite - a name that you will hear a lot more about in 2025 and 2026.