Recommended bands from Denmark. Popular bands from overseas.

UnbreakableCarpark North

Carpark North – Unbreakable

If you like rock music that incorporates electronic elements, I recommend the band Karper Knorth.

They belong to the electronic rock genre and are gaining popularity in Northern Europe.

The fusion of rock and electronic music has developed in Northern Europe, and bands from the region are generally known for their high caliber.

This band is no exception, renowned for its exceptional musicianship and sophisticated songwriting.

If you enjoy tracks that get your energy up, be sure to check them out.

Love Is A Loser’s GameDizzy Miss Lizzy

Dizzy Mizz Lizzy – Love Is A Loser’s Game

Dizzy Mizz Lizzy is a Danish band gaining popularity across Europe.

Their name comes from “Dizzy Miss Lizzy,” a song by Larry Williams that was covered by the Beatles.

Their sound is alternative rock with strong hard rock characteristics, earning high praise even in Scandinavia, a stronghold of hard rock.

Yet they’re not simply heavy—their melodies carry a sense of wistfulness.

They’re a recommended band for those who enjoy music with depth and nuance.

SatellitesMew

Mew – Satellites (Official Video)

Mew is a Danish three-piece rock band that represents the country.

They are known for their highly diverse sound, skillfully blending styles such as alternative rock, progressive rock, and indie rock.

Starting their career in 1995, they rose to popularity in Denmark with the success of their debut album Frengers, released in 2003.

Although the lineup has changed several times since then, they have continued their activities with a consistent musical identity.

The Second You SleepSaybia

Saybia – The Second You Sleep

Formed in Denmark in 1993, the rock band Saybia released a self-titled EP in 2001.

They were already attracting attention at the time, and their debut album The Second You Sleep the following year became a major hit.

They went on to win Album of the Year at the Danish Music Awards, the country’s biggest music event.

Their sound is alternative rock reminiscent of Coldplay, so they’re a must-hear for fans of UK rock.

Sleeping ChildMichael Learns to Rock

Michael Learns To Rock – Sleeping Child

One of Denmark’s representative rock bands, Michael Learns to Rock—better known by their nickname MLTR.

They’re a band with global name recognition, but they’re especially popular in Asia, where their sales have surpassed 12 million copies.

Their musical style leans toward gentle genres like soft rock and ballads.

Those mellow melodies tend to resonate well in Asia, which may be why their sales there are so high.

Recharge & RevoltThe Reveonettes

The Raveonettes – Recharge & Revolt

The Raveonettes are a Danish rock band that gained popularity for a musical style influenced by the Everly Brothers, who were active from the late 1950s to the 1960s, and The Jesus and Mary Chain, who were active from the mid-1980s to the 1990s.

As mentioned above, they’re a nostalgic band that recreates the sounds of the 1950s and 1960s, and they’ve been active from 2001 to the present.

If you like songs with a retro vibe, definitely check them out.

HjertestarterNephew

Nephew – Hjertestarter

Nephew is a Danish rock band that gained popularity in the 2010s.

While their breakthrough came in that decade, they had already begun their activities as a band in 1996 and spent many years struggling to gain recognition.

With most members being conservatory graduates, their music is meticulously crafted and highly refined down to the smallest details.

Since releasing the 2018 album “Ring–i–Ring,” the band hasn’t been particularly active, but there’s hope for what’s to come.