Veronika Rud is a Danish singer and composer who moves in the borderland between jazz, Americana, and neo-soul. Her music is rooted in an acoustic jazz setup, yet carries a storytelling, down-to-earth tone that draws threads to both folk and pop. The strong melodies emerge from a personal universe where the small quirks of language are used to paint vivid images. Here, she lingers on everyday scenes and hopefully recognisable emotions – the sweet, the strange, and the fragile inner life.

Her music invites the listener on a journey that aims to touch and connect people across backgrounds and preferences. Regardless of genre, Veronika’s goal is to create honest and intimate musical spaces where lyrics, voice, and interplay are allowed to breathe and move freely.

In November last year, she made a strong impression on the Danish jazz scene with the release of her debut EP Mens jeg venter (“While I Wait”). The EP went straight into rotation on DR P8 Jaz...

Veronika Rud is a Danish singer and composer who moves in the borderland between jazz, Americana, and neo-soul. Her music is rooted in an acoustic jazz setup, yet carries a storytelling, down-to-earth tone that draws threads to both folk and pop. The strong melodies emerge from a personal universe where the small quirks of language are used to paint vivid images. Here, she lingers on everyday scenes and hopefully recognisable emotions – the sweet, the strange, and the fragile inner life.

Her music invites the listener on a journey that aims to touch and connect people across backgrounds and preferences. Regardless of genre, Veronika’s goal is to create honest and intimate musical spaces where lyrics, voice, and interplay are allowed to breathe and move freely.

In November last year, she made a strong impression on the Danish jazz scene with the release of her debut EP Mens jeg venter (“While I Wait”). The EP went straight into rotation on DR P8 Jazz, and things have moved quickly since: Veronika Rud has received the Roager Prize, been nominated for a Danish Music Award Jazz, taken part in the Jazz Competition, and her music has gained wide attention on the radio. She now follows up with her new EP Nothing, which she will bring on tour across the country this winter together with her band....

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