Sunnan
Sunnan is Cinema, Spaghetti Soul. The manifestation of a new genre, praising classical aesthetics and Morricone-esqe soundscapes.
Sunnan, five aging strangers, met and formed through the aligning of three unexpected events: a pandemic creating a space in time, the view from a gigantic panoramic window located in a barn in Sunnanhed, providing the members with an inescapable cinematic perspective. And last, a chance encounter with a legend from Stockholm’s 90s rave scene next door, sharing unorthodox instruments and eccentric philosophies, igniting the band in the founding creative process.
The members, all well known musicians and performers in the Swedish music industry would never have found each other or their sound if it weren’t for these factors. Their debut album “Cinema” encapsulates dusty and warm western soul music, perfect for those moments when life feels like a movie.
Dizzy Fae
Dizzy Fae has proven that genre is a thing of the past.
Her distinctive tone and undeniable stage presence has brought the Minnesota-newcomer critical acclaim, supporting both Lizzo and Toro Y Moi on sold-out tours across the US.
On June 14, Stockholm is about to get dizzier than ever as the multi-disciplinary artist will premiere a brand new song live at Brilliant Minds.
Until then, discover Dizzy’s brand new EP “Are We There Yet?” where she explores the different stages of grief, taking us on a personal journey of her heart and soul.
Stran
At the beginning of the year, Stran, whose voice has already been steadily hyped on the Swedish music scene, made her debut as a solo artist. Her first single, “Round Midnight”, swiftly became a Swedish national radio favourite, and received critical acclaim from publications like ELLE, Nöjesguiden, and Göteborgs-Posten.
Her upcoming album, set to be released this autumn, perfectly encapsulates her love for the quintessentially playful pop tunes from the turn of the millennium, mixing boom-bap beats with elements of pop, house, and chart-topping R&B jams.
Isak Benjamin
For Isak Benjamin, aged 20, music has played a significant part growing up. His talent and burning passion for music, combined with the experiences gained while touring the USA with his sisters Johanna & Klara (First Aid Kit), have inspired and motivated him to pursue music.
Throughout his school years, Isak studied music production and performed with various bands. Since graduating his sole focus has been on working in the studio to make music and refine his sound, laying the groundwork for his solo career set to launch in the fall of 2024.
Yaeger
Fresh from the success of her recent EP ‘Jaguar’, released in October 2023, Yaeger has cemented her space as one of Sweden’s most exciting new exports with her bold and classy tears-in-the-club euphoric sound. Inspired by various influences such as her upbringing in Stockholm’s archipelago, her time in London, Wes Anderson’s aesthetics, rave parties, and Astrid Lindgren’s fantasy worlds, Yaeger has crafted a distinct musical style that sets her apart and attracts attention. The EP ‘Jaguar’ cowritten by Yaeger aka Hanna Jäger and Sebastian Furrer (Avicii, Loreen, Ed Sheeran), and produced alongside Federico Pinna, is a 6-track fun and experimental piece of art that has been playlisted on radio stations all over the Nordics and Europe, highlighted by Spotify in over 50 playlists ww (incl. US, Germany, Australia, France, Canada, The Nordics, Taiwan, Japan and more), featured on Billboards at Times Square and Barcelona as well as mentioned in international media such as Billboard, Nylon Japan and Triple J, and Swedish National Radio P3 nominated her to ‘Artist of the Future’. Earlier last year, she collaborated with Icona Pop on their latest album, ‘CLUBROMANTECH’, adding to previous work with Hayden James, Danny L Harle, Hit Impulse, Cosmo’s Midnight, Oscar Scheller, Casper the Ghost.
- Yaeger is nominated for two Swedish Grammy Awards in the categories “Alternative Pop of the year” and “Composer of the year”
- Supporting Zara Larsson on her European/UK Tour 2024 (including 14 stops around Europe and UK)
- “Ciao” is A-Listed on National P3 in Norway and has been track of the week on P3 in both Denmark and Sweden
- Massive support from Spotify on Yaegers’s EP launch, including a custom OOH board in Times Square on October 27, 2023.
- Nominated for ”Future Artist” at the P3 GULD Gala in 2024
- Awarded the 2023 Swedish Music Publishers Scholarship
Masaka
After making significant waves across the NYC Jazz scene, touring with Grammy winner Terri Lyne Carrington & establishing himself as a household name-producer in the Swedish music scene, MASAKA delivered his incendiary debut EP ‘Late 20’s Love Affair’ in 2023 – an eclectic exploration of ALT-R&B, indie & rap that instantly defined himself as a standout. The EP was followed by the two singles ”dayones” and ”unyoung” that were both met with acclaim from critics aswell as his growing fan base.
CK
CK is the rapper who distinguishes himself from the Swedish hip-hop scene with a sound resembling the American hip-hop scene. The lyrical aspect of the music is in focus while also offering a fantastic flow along with vibes from the 2000s/90s era.
CK opened for the American artist Pusha T during his “It’s almost dry tour” in Copenhagen with a stunning performance. He was awarded the newcomer of the year in 2021 by Kingsize Magazine. His project “Spittalicious” was also nominated for album of the year 2021/2022
GERD
Fusing timeless melodramatic pop with electronic sonics, the story of GERD begins at the genesis.
The Swedish award-winning artist started rhythmic music classes at the age of one and listening through Queen and Kate Bush records was the highlight of her day.
Determined to find her own sound she went on to challenge her vocal prowess by taking on the art of opera – the sound of GERD emerged where the different worlds collided.
Fresh off her debut album Meet Me In The Blue, GERD pulls us into an immersive and unfamiliar realm with her experimental arrangements and untraditional songwriting.
Whether it’s performing with the Swedish Chamber Orchestra, or doing an electric pop up show at San Vicente Bungalows, the critically acclaimed newcomer is known for her euphoric live performances.
INOMI
INOMI comes from a culturally diverse background, being born in Ethiopia with strong Eritrean roots. Growing up in Eskilstuna near Stockholm, he developed a passion for sports, video games, and formed a close-knit circle of friends. He found solace in music through his brother and discovered the art of beatmaking at the age of 14. At first focusing on hip hop instrumentals and house music he eventually found himself remixing songs which unraveled the secrets of song structure.
In 2016, INOMI made a habit of sneaking into a music studio at night with a couple of friends. These ventures ignited a passion for artistic independence, leading INOMI to embark on a solo musical journey in 2020.
Boko Yout
multi-artist who, in merely one year, has managed to place himself in the top tier of bubbling Swedish musical promises with international potential. With a musical style that he calls Afro Grunge, and a creative palette that includes music, fashion, design, and performance art, he seeks to break conventions and perceptions of how to be a young black man. Boko Yout wants to explore new paths – for his own sake as well as for others.
Boko Yout, who previously rapped under the stage name Khan-Ji, is 25 years old and part of a generation that grew up alongside internet culture, social media, and hip-hop. Therefore, it has always been natural for him to approach art from different angles. He started his artistic journey in 2016, but it was when he moved from Örebro to Stockholm in 2017 that his career started to take off. Since then, Paul has moved from hip-hop to rock music, amassing a wide collection of creative tools with which to express himself. When talking about Boko Yout, you should therefore not limit yourself to the epithet vocalist and songwriter. His artistic scope is significantly bigger than that.
In the spring of 2023, Boko Yout’s debut EP AS SEEN ON TV will be released – a project where 8 songs represent the channels of a fictional TV network called Boko Communications. The TV network, Paul says, serves as a metaphor for all the experiences he’s been through in his life – but adapted to fit as entertainment. The project is based on sociologist Stuart Hall’s ideas about representation in the media and how producers in drama, reality TV, and news are drawn to stereotypical narratives. Something that Paul himself very much relates to.
AS SEEN ON TV was released May 26th.