The English electropop songwriter Emily Underhill makes music under the artist name, Tusks . Her musical universe was compared to Sigur Rós and Explosions In The Sky at the beginning of her career. In April, she released her third album Gold. The ten new songs move through synth-heavy environments with emotional and atmospheric vocal harmonies. The soundscapes vary from joyous and contemplative moments to slowly built crescendos.

Underhill uses her music to communicate sensitivity. There is a raw and revealing underlying state in her universe that feels authentic and intimate. She often describes challenges and subtleties of a romantic relationship in a relatable manner.

Gold maps out the different stages a relationship goes through when falling apart. At the same time, there are considerations about the impact of isolation – both individually and socially, as well as anxiety and mental health.

The musician shares about the album:

"A lot of this album was inspired by contrasting experiences. Processing a breakup and then falling in love again. Being constantly surrounded by people in lockdown, then suddenly being completely alone and free. Being in the city vs being in nature. We wanted to echo these contrasts in the production of the music so constantly moved between lo-fi and hi-fi production.

The Swedish artist MELÉN, now based in Copenhagen, made her mark on the Swedish indie scene with her debut EP Mind/Math in 2021, followed by SHIFT/WHEN in 2022.

Her alternative indie-pop sound, characterized by energetic productions built from voice memos, samples, and piano riffs, along with strong melodies and raw lyrics, earned her acclaim from Swedish media and a nomination for 'Newcomer of the Year' at the 2022 Swedish Gaffa awards.

Her music has been described as jazz-influenced and unique, drawing comparisons to artists like Björk, Joni Mitchell, and Bon Iver. 

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The concert is supported by Liveurope: the first pan-European initiative supporting concert venues in their efforts to promote emerging European artists.  Liveurope is co-funded by the Creative Europe programme of the European Union.