Suvi, Sebastian Lind And Farao To Play Ja Ja Ja On 24th April 2014
Ja Ja Ja is pleased to announce the line up for their April event. Now in its fourth year, the UK's foremost new Nordic night continues a residency that's brought the likes of Mø, Jaakko Eino Kalevi, Satellite Stories and Last Lynx to London's The Lexington.
This feted series continues on the 24th of April with something of a singer-songwriter special, presenting the atmospheric pop of Stockholm-based Finn Suvi, Danish pop talent Sebastian Lind and Norwegian electro-folk songstress Farao, plus resident DJs Project Fresh Socks spinning the latest Nordic sounds.
Ja Ja Ja regulars can become members to get discounted tickets and other Nordic treats on signing-up on the festival website. Tickets are £7 in advance (£5 for Ja Ja Ja members), on sale now from Billetto or more on the door on the night.
About Suvi: Though recently relocated to Stockholm, Suvi, also known as Suvi Richter, grew up surrounded by the sparse beauty of Finland's natural landscape. It's those feelings and childhood memories she draws upon to craft an atmospheric, orchestral pop sound that's reminiscent of Bjork, Woodkid and Peter Gabriel.
Suvi first burst on to the scene in 2013 with her sublimely catchy and bittersweet debut 'Bleeding For Your Love', which garnered critical acclaim and quickly reached the Top 10 on Hype Machine. Second single 'Find You' will be released on the 14th of April via Rabble Records, having already caught the attention of the UK press following its premiere on The Line of Best Fit last month. But her music will tell you best: one can get lost and be found again.
About Sebastian Lind: With three albums, huge pop support slots and sold out tours under his belt, songwriter and producer Sebastian Lind has cemented his place as one of the most popular male pop acts in his native Denmark.
After his self-titled debut album was released in 2010, prompting influential Scandinavian music magazine GAFFA to place him on their list of newcomers of the year, Lind went on to secure a deal at Colombia/Sony Music Germany and tour with the likes of James Morrison. Having last year released his third album 'Messed Up Happy Kid', the 24 year old is ready to take to the international stage with his downtempo electropop beats, emotive lyrics and assured vocals.
About Farao: Norway's Farao combines wistful melodies, lo-fi bumps and whistles and keyboards that quietly fizz against the backdrop of her murmuring, finger-picked guitar; all infused with a wondrous Nordic iciness. Also known as Kari Jahnsen, the Norwegian songstress is a bright new talent in her own right, echoed by praise in print from The Guardian, The Sunday Times and Timeout Magazine.
Her self-titled debut EP was recorded in Iceland with Mike Lindsay from Brit experimenters Tunng/Cheek Mountain Thief. Jahnsen played almost all of the instruments across the four tracks here, carefully fashioning a gossamer bed of folk-pop sounds to lay her vocal ruminations on love, life and mortality on. It's a listen that recalls the stripped emotional crunch of Bon Iver, sumptuous textures of Poliça and bravery of Laura Marling.
About Ja Ja Ja: Founded in 2009, Ja Ja Ja is the definitive Nordic website, club night and festival celebrating the very best new music emerging from Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Denmark. Each month at The Lexington in London, Ja Ja Ja hand-picks the finest emerging talent from the Nordic countries, making sure that only the best music is filtered through to your ears. Ja Ja Ja is brought to you in association with The Line of Best Fit and Record of the Day.
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