Veronika Rud is a Danish singer and composer who moves in the borderland between jazz, Americana, and neo-soul. Her music takes its foundation in an acoustic jazz setup but carries a narrative, down-to-earth tone that reaches into the worlds of folk and pop. The strong melodies arise from a personal universe, where the subtleties of language are used to paint vivid images. Here, she lingers on everyday scenes and relatable emotions — the sweet, the strange, and the fragile inner life.

The music invites the listener on a journey seeking to touch and connect people across backgrounds and preferences. Regardless of genre, Veronika’s aim 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 mark on the Danish jazz scene with the release of her debut EP Mens jeg venter. The record went straight into rotation on DR P8 Jazz, and things have moved quic...

Veronika Rud is a Danish singer and composer who moves in the borderland between jazz, Americana, and neo-soul. Her music takes its foundation in an acoustic jazz setup but carries a narrative, down-to-earth tone that reaches into the worlds of folk and pop. The strong melodies arise from a personal universe, where the subtleties of language are used to paint vivid images. Here, she lingers on everyday scenes and relatable emotions — the sweet, the strange, and the fragile inner life.

The music invites the listener on a journey seeking to touch and connect people across backgrounds and preferences. Regardless of genre, Veronika’s aim 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 mark on the Danish jazz scene with the release of her debut EP Mens jeg venter. The record 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, participated in the Jazz Competition, and her music has gained wide attention on national radio. She now follows up with the new EP Nothing, which she will take on tour across the country with her band this winter....

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