Monday kicks things off with a proper range of options. Progressive metal supergroup SOEN brings their heavy pedigree to Pumpehuset, featuring former Opeth drummer Martin Lopez in their lineup. Over at Store VEGA, Scottish rockers Biffy Clyro will pack the room with their arena-sized sound, while Argentine singer-songwriter Santiago Motorizado offers a more intimate indie rock experience at Rust. Jazz pianist Makiko Hirabayashi rounds out the evening at DR Koncerthuset.
Tuesday belongs to Magdalena Bay at Store VEGA. The Miami-formed, LA-based synth-pop duo has been building serious momentum with nearly 5 million monthly Spotify listeners, and their electronic productions translate into genuinely captivating live shows. Jazz enthusiasts should note the international trio of Wolfgang Muthspiel, Scott Colley, and Brian Blade at Jazzhus Montmartre.
Wednesday is absolutely packed. The biggest draw is likely Zach Top at K.B. Hallen — the Washington-raised country singer has exploded to over 6 million monthly listeners with his bluegrass-influenced sound. For those seeking something more experimental, Portuguese pioneer Rafael Toral brings his groundbreaking approach to guitar-based drone and ambient music to Alice CPH. Danish producer Rumpistol Ensemble performs at Hotel Cecil, expanding Jens B. Christiansen's electronic solo work into a full acoustic ensemble. Singer-songwriter Shawn James offers blues and folk soul at Lille VEGA, while Danish artist Mekdes headlines Store VEGA with his distinctive voice and self-released rhythmic pop. French creative jazz trio Nout plays Stengade, and Norwegian bluegrass act Strengeplukk brings Nordic-language bluegrass to BETA Copenhagen.
Thursday offers Belgian coldwave duo ULTRA SUNN at Loppen, their analog synths and industrial drum machines creating hypnotic EBM soundscapes. Death metal fans won't want to miss Sanguisugabogg at Pumpehuset, while Danish indie-jazz quintet Andorra performs at Jazzhus Montmartre.
Friday delivers another wonderfully diverse night. Reggae legend Linval Thompson, who worked at Lee "Scratch" Perry's Black Ark studios and contributed to The Upsetters' "Kung Fu Man," performs at Loppen. Icelandic pop trio Inspector Spacetime brings their high-energy technopop to Lille VEGA, while Norwegian eight-piece Drongo — often described as the bastard child of a space disco DJ and a krautrock collective — takes over Huset-KBH. German rock band Madsen plays Amager Bio, and Australian act The Southern River Band performs at BETA Copenhagen.
Saturday keeps the momentum going with pop icon BETTE (yes, Bette Midler herself) at Store VEGA. Copenhagen improv collective I Am An Instrument performs at DR Koncerthuset, while American jazz pianist David Hazeltine Trio holds court at Jazzhus Montmartre. Copenhagen quintet Nausia brings their saxophone-driven sound to Stengade, and Norwegian dream-pop artist Tuvaband plays Huset-KBH.
The week closes Sunday with Ukrainian nu-metal force Jinjer at Amager Bio — their intensity and technical prowess have earned them over 630,000 monthly listeners. American emo outfit Hot Mulligan brings their heartfelt yelped vocals to Pumpehuset, while veteran singer-songwriter Peter Case offers a more intimate evening at Loppen.
