SWEDEN MAKES MUSIC 2025 @ NUBLU, NYC - APRIL 10th
Consulate General of Sweden in New York and Export Music Sweden have, in collaboration with Luger, produced the event Sweden Makes Music to promote and discuss Swedish music and industry in the U.S. The setting is New York, and in previous years, artists such as Deki Alem, Sabina Ddumba, Silvana Imam, Sarah Klang, Cherrie, Bladee, Axel Boman, Yaeger, Augustine and waterbaby have been invited to performSweden Makes Music is an annual live showcase event introducing Swedish pop artists to New York audiences. This year's featured artists are Becky and The Birds, Saga Faye, DJ Suzy and Molø. The 10 year anniversary will be held at the venue Nublu in East Village, New York.
Presented by The Consulate General of Sweden in NYC, the Nordic Music Booking Agency and Promoter Luger, The Swedish Institute, and Export Music Sweden
When:
April 10th, doors at 6.30 PM
Where: Nublu - 151 Loisaida Ave, New York, NY 10009, USA
How: RSVP is mandatory.Free entry. RSVP does not guarantee entry, arrive early.
Age: 21+
ARTISTS BIOs:
Becky and the Birds | Thea Gustafsson, who writes, records, and produces under the moniker Becky and the Birds, is a naturally disciplined person. Her formal musical education at Musikmakarna Songwriters Academy of Sweden, coupled with her background as a violinist in her childhood, fueled an unrelenting need for perfectionism. This rigorous mindset deeply shaped both her craft and her life. However, recently, Gustafsson has come to realize that holding herself to these exacting standards no longer serves her.
This newfound freedom and change of pace were crucial in the creation of her debut Becky and the Birds album, Only Music Makes Me Cry Now. By shedding her self-imposed expectations and embracing a more experimental approach, Gustafsson has turned a new leaf — allowing herself to step outside of her own head and make music driven by an inherent trust in her creativity.
Listen: Becky and the Birds on Spotify
DJ Suzy | DJ Suzy's swift ascent signals the arrival of a major new talent. With no sign of slowing down, Suzy has hit a string of remarkable achievements following her debut mixtape, performing sold-out international shows and surpassing one million streams on a single track.
Haunted Disc is the culmination of her work so far. Resurrecting her first two EPs and pairing them with five new tracks. The mixtape is Suzy's most complete project to date, demonstrating her songwriting and production chops in collaboration with Oscar Scheller, Osrin and Ima Bilgin.
Since then, DJ Suzy has been busy in the studio, resulting in a newly "flipped" remixed edition of Haunted Disc that sets its sights on the dancefloor. Fully embracing break-beats and bottom-end, DJ Suzy links up with her best friends, flexing over driving broken rhythms and a weightless re-imagining by Belmont Girl.
Haunted Disc (Flipped) emerges this spring, with more new music soon. Pay close attention.
Listen: DJ Suzy on Spotify
Saga Faye | Seamlessly blending heartfelt ballads with the euphoric beats of 90s dance and the modern sheen of 20s pop, Saga Faye's music creates an experience that is as much about feeling as it is about sound. Capturing both the quiet moments of reflection and the rush of high-energy rhythms, she taps into the essence of girlhood, nostalgia, and escapism, inviting the listener to immerse themselves in both sonic and visual worlds.
Debut single "Who Are You?" became one of this year's most viral songs globally on both Spotify & TikTok in a matter of just weeks and now having signed a global recording deal with Universal labels Island and Interescope, 2025 promises to be the year that Saga Faye establishes herself as one of the world's finest new voices.
Listen: Saga Faye on Spotify
Molø | Inspired by her father, a Stockholm-based selector, MOLØ embarked on her musical journey in 2018. The release of her solo debut EP 'Luma' achieved a #3 position on Beatport and was nominated for Artist of the Year in the Dance category at the Swedish Independent Music Awards. Shortly after, she released her first remix—a rendition of Duccio's 'What If?'— on Moscoman's Disco Halal label.
Attention from the music industry led to a remix request from Anjunadeep for Eli & Fur's work, alongside Maya Jane Coles, Fur Coat and Francesca Lombardo. Her interpretation of 'Wild Skies' was featured by Sian Eleri on BBC Radio 1's 'Chillest Show'. MOLØ has performed at renowned venues and festivals such as Fabric, Printworks, Way Out West, Hangaren, Kaiku, and Village Underground.
In 2024, her debut album ‘Aqua Lull’ was released. This album introduced a more boundary-pushing sound to the Swedish artist's repertoire. It received editorial support on various platforms, including Metal Magazine, Decoded Magazine, and Electronic Groove. Additionally, it earned an Electronic of the Year nomination at the Swedish GAFFA Music Awards.
Looking ahead, MOLØ is exploring fresh ideas and new directions that have gained attention in the electronic scene. In 2025, she is set to release new work on notable labels, including TRAUM Schallplatten, [PIAS] Electronic, and Studio Barnhus.
Listen: MOLØ on Spotify
