Hugo Andersson is a Stockholm-based singer-songwriter whose music feels like a bad poker face — honest and unfiltered. His lyrics clearly reflect his life, capturing emotions and experiences in a way that is deeply personal and widely relatable. Since 2019, Hugo has independently released music that has resonated with a growing audience, accumulating over 2 million streams. He has also written songs for some of the biggest K-pop and DJ acts around the world.

His creative process often begins with the guitar or piano, drawing from melodies rooted in the rich tradition of Swedish melancholy. From these foundations, he crafts songs that balance vulnerability with strength — moving between introspective verses and expansive, memorable choruses.

He is not chasing trends, but truth — aiming to create music that resonates beyond the surface and lingers long after the song ends.

With his debut album set for release, Hugo stands at an important turning point in his career. Driven by a clear vision and a deep passion for storytelling, he dreams of performing on large stages where audiences don’t just listen, but sing along.

With a strong artistic identity, proven dedication, and a growing audience, Hugo Andersson represents a new generation of songwriters who value emotional depth as much as musical craft. With the support of Brilliant Sounds, he aims to further develop his sound, expand his reach, and continue creating music that truly connects — song by song, listener by listener.

Casper The Ghost does not sound like where they are from. That is part of it.

From the small town of Järvsö, Casper Brodin and Victor Hillbom started making music young, building their world from a home studio surrounded by forests, long winters and time to figure things out. Both come from musical backgrounds in different ways, from church music and choir traditions to family members working with sound design, game music and building instruments from scratch. It shows, even when it is not obvious.

Their breakout single “.Bound” spread fast and found millions of listeners without a traditional push. It captured an early phase, shaped by hip hop, trap influences and a more raw, emotional expression.

But that version of them was never meant to stay still.

They started releasing music as teenagers. Since then, both the sound and the perspective have shifted. What once leaned toward hip hop has opened into something more alternative and melodic. Not as a rebrand, but as a natural result of growing up.

The music reflects that change. More intention, more clarity, and a wider frame of reference. Still instinctive, but more defined.

Gold and platinum records have followed, but the approach remains the same. Make what feels right and let the rest come to them.

Now they are stepping into their next phase. This time, more certain of who they are.

I’m an independent artist and songwriter based in Stockholm, creating music rooted in lived experience. Growing up with a father who was an addict and left my family early, and facing bullying for being “the weird one,” music became my way of coping.
I write from the perspective of my inner child, about abandonment, identity and emotional survival. My songs carry both the weight of what I’ve been through and the strength I’ve had to build.
I’ve released four singles independently, with new music coming in May and a debut EP planned for fall 2026. Being on stage is where I fully express my emotions, raw and direct with the audience and where I feel the most true to myself.
I create for those who have felt out of place, showing that you can carry your wounds and still turn them into something powerful.

Artist, songwriter, and producer Elma has studied at Berklee College of Music and spent years touring and writing music for some of Sweden’s biggest artists (Zara Larsson, Tjuvjakt etc.). Over the past year, Elma has been nominated for R&B/Soul awards by the Manifest Gala and GAFFA, received international recognition from NPR’s All Songs Considered, and featured on several tracks, including rapper Mwuana’s long-awaited album. In the spring of 2026, she is releasing her self-produced debut album ‘Romanticize’.

pelleklund is a Gothenburg-born artist and producer now based in LA. Shaped by years in Umeå, Örnsköldsvik and later Stockholm, music entered his life early – starting with the cello at six and performing in church, where songs first became stories.

As pelleklund, he builds a sonic world where indie, alternative and experimental textures collide. His music is intimate, unpredictable and raw – driven by feeling over formula and curiosity over trend. Every track reflects a willingness to take risks and explore new emotional and sonic territory.

Beyond his own work, pelleklund has produced and written across pop, alternative and urban music, collaborating with Wafia, GERD, Naod, Newkid, Peg Parnevik and others. That experience feeds into his art, shaping a sound that is both genre-bending and deeply personal, blending technical skill with a signature emotional honesty.

Hugo Andersson is a Stockholm-based singer-songwriter whose music feels like a bad poker face — honest, unfiltered, and impossible to hide behind. His lyrics clearly reflect his life, capturing emotions and experiences in a way that is both deeply personal and widely relatable.

Since 2019, Hugo has independently released music that has resonated with a growing audience, accumulating over 2 million streams. His artistry has also reached wider platforms — he has appeared on Songland on SVT and opened for Gavin James on his European tour, further establishing himself as a compelling live performer with a strong emotional connection to his audience.

With his debut album set for release, Hugo stands at an important turning point in his career. Driven by a clear vision and a deep passion for storytelling, he dreams of performing on large stages where audiences don’t just listen, but sing along.

TANTAN is an artist, songwriter, and producer – half American and raised in a home rooted in hip-hop culture. He’s already earned praise from Swedish heavyweights like Timbuktu, contributed to his latest album, and was invited to perform as a support act at his latest headline show in Sweden.

Since his debut, TANTAN has released four singles, with his highly anticipated debut EP dropping in April. His momentum continues to build – in January, he was selected for Spotify’s Fresh Finds Nordics, and the prestigious music magazine GAFFA named him one of four artists to watch, also nominating him in the category “Best R&B” at the GAFFA Awards.

With strong melodic instincts, sharp toplining, and emotionally honest lyrics, TANTAN moves fluidly across genres.

Sofia Monroy is a Mexican-Swedish artist born on April 20, 1999, in Mexico City. For the first two years of her life, she lived in a small rooftop room with her father, originally from Tapachula, Chiapas, and her mother, originally from Luleå, Sweden. When Sofia was two, she and her parents moved to her mother’s native country. There, always influenced by her father’s musical taste and drawn to Mexico’s cultural mystique, Sofia began to develop a passion for the arts.

At 15, Sofia decided to participate in IDOL, the international music talent show, which gave her significant visibility in the country and allowed her to make her first contacts within the industry. This experience took her to other cities and even countries, inevitably leading her to want to return to Mexico.

Sofia signed with Universal Music Mexico under the sub-label Veo Sonora shortly after a visit to the country, prompting her to move to a completely new place and start from scratch. This sparked a profound exploration within her, not only of her music but also of her culture. Two years later, Sofia released her debut album Morena, pouring her heart and soul into it. The album is as personal, vulnerable, transparent, and eclectic as she is: a love letter to her roots and the two worlds that reside within her. Sofia has recently opened for major Mexican artists such as Jay de la Cueva in 2024, and in 2025 she opened three sold-out shows for Zayn (ex-One Direction) at Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City, playing for over 50,000 fans.

At 26, Sofía is poised to become the next big international artist. Her regional Mexican reimagining of her single “Diente De León – Tumbado (Live Session)” has already surpassed 400,000 total streams on Spotify alone, attracting audiences from all over the world. She subsequently released “Alma Dividida” with Mexican icon Vivir Quintana. Now, she’s venturing into a new musical era, presenting her new single “Pegadito” paving the way for what promises to be a pivotal 2026.

At just 21, Swedish artist Dione is quickly emerging as one of Europe’s most compelling new voices, blending deep musical heritage with a modern, emotionally direct sound and a fashion-forward visual identity. After her debut EP Phases landed her on Spotify’s 2025 Artists to Watch list, she has already collaborated with Ty Dolla $ign, Swedish House Mafia and Boi-1da. Known for magnetic live performances, including appearances at Way Out West alongside Charli XCX, Yung Lean and Mk.gee, Dione also sold out her first London headline show in March 2026. Her second EP Heals Me (Jan 9, 2026) marks a refined and intimate new chapter that translates powerfully from record to stage.

At the beginning of the year, Felix Sandman finally released his second album, Yue. A 12-track album born out of a four-year period during which Felix focused on healing himself—an experience that also led him to reevaluate his artistry.

With the critically acclaimed EP released last year, praised for its unique and international sound, a new musical direction was marked for Felix. He now continues to showcase his creative range through both self-directed music videos and exciting new songs. Featuring grand string arrangements and a generally higher tempo, the productions convey a sense of playfulness and a live feel, while the melancholy and deeper lyricism remain ever-present in Felix’s signature style.