Dave Lofts
Even when he covers songs, he moves the audience to tears. His EP *Live At Phil Grimes*, which he recorded in a pub, immediately reached No. 1 on the Irish Independent Charts. Here, he skillfully brings the Irish song tradition he loves into the present.

Sondre Lerche
Sondre Lerche wrote his first songs at age 13. He was allowed to perform them at the club where his sister worked. At age 20, Lerche received the Spellemannprisen, the most prestigious music award in his native Norway. The musician from Bergen has since recorded 15 albums, including the soundtrack for “Dan in Real Life.” Her latest work, “Acrobats,” is being released just in time for Blue Bird.

Elin Hall
In her native Iceland, 27-year-old Elín Sif Hall­dórs­dótt­ir is considered one of the greatest talents—both as an actress and as a singer-songwriter. Awards, chart successes, and acclaimed shows prove it. Her first songs were still in Icelandic. Now she’s on her way to conquering the world.

Flora Hibberd
Born in London, Flora Hibberd has considered herself French since she was a teenager. Ahead of Blue Bird, her second album “Mammoth” is now being released. At times she moves between guitar- and synth-driven pop, at others she draws on traditional songs from the 17th century. The often complex lyrics are full of allusions. For fans of Aldous Harding.

Eli
A deeply emotional and honest coming-of-age indie pop album in which the Australian artist reflects on his difficult childhood as a queer person. Emotional and rebellious lyrics are delivered by a powerful yet tender voice that rises above a massive wall of pop production. He plans to perform a lot of the material on piano during his live shows.