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Blæst

Blæst are a Danish pop band, consisting of Fernanda Rosa (lead vocals), Lauge Kjærulf (drums), Valentin Buchwald (bass and synthesizers) and Anders Bondo (guitar).

Blæst
Background information
OriginDenmark
Years active2019–present
Labels
Members
  • Fernanda Rosa
  • Lauge Kjærulf
  • Valentin Buchwald
  • Anders Bondo
Websitehttps://www.blaestband.dk/en

The band describe their music as "naive everyday poetry that people can dance to". The sound is inspired by Tom Misch and Snarky Puppy.[1]

History

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2019–2021: Early years and Vindstille

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Drummer Lauge Kjærulf and bassist Valentin Buchwald met at their music school in Næstved, Denmark, when they were eight and nine years old. They both played in several different bands, both together and separately.[2] During those years, Kjærulf played in a punk rock band, while Buchwald produced electronic music. They eventually initiated Blæst from their frustration and drive to create Danish-language pop music.[2]

The two then started looking for a vocalist and found Fernanda Rosa on SoundCloud. They were impressed by the music she put up on the site. They met in a cafe in Copenhagen to offer her to join the band. Rosa was skeptical at first but became convinced after playing a few gigs together.[3] Guitarist Anders Bondo also joined the band around the period. Kjærulf knew Bondo from a jazz fusion band they both played in, while Buchwald and Bondo went to the same high school.[2]

The group's first single "Du gør det bedre" was released on 11 October 2019. Their debut extended play Vindstille was released on 29 May 2020 through record label We Are Suburban.[4] Their next single "Kig op fra gulvet" was released almost a year after on 16 April 2021 as their first release with record label Universal Music. The song was performed by contestant Lorenzo & Charlo in the first live show of the fifteen season of Danish X Factor on 25 February 2022.[5]

2022–present: Breakthrough with "Juice" and Stiv kuling

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Blæst released a single titled "Juice" on 4 February 2022 and met commercial and radio success.[6] The single was awarded with P3 Lytterhittet at the P3 Guld 2022 as the most played song on the radio channel DR P3.[7] On 28 June 2022, Blæst performed at the Rising Stage of the Roskilde Festival 2022 to a crowd of 20,000 people.[8]

They released their debut studio album Stiv kuling on 30 September 2022.[9] The album received generally favorable reviews from critics.[10] They were set to embark on a 27-date nationwide concert tour in support of the album from October to December 2022.[6] However, the day before the tour started, the band cancelled the first leg of the tour due to stress.[11] A month later, the band announced on their social media that they had got better but had to cancel the entire tour.[12]

On 17 February 2023, the band released a single titled "All In" featuring singer and rapper Lamin.[13][14] On 31 March 2023, the group performed a medley of their singles "Juice" and "All In" with contestant Sigalaz at the sixteen season finale of X Factor.[15]

On 28 June, they opened the iconic Orange Stage of the 2023 Roskilde Festival.[16][17]

Band members

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  • Fernanda Rosa – vocals
  • Lauge Kjærulf – drums
  • Valentin Buchwald – bass, synthesizers
  • Anders Bondo – guitar

Discography

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Studio albums

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List of studio albums, with chart positions and certifications
Title Details Peak chart positions Certifications
DEN
[18]
Stiv kuling 4
Dine venner
  • Released: 11 October 2024
  • Label: Island, Capitol, Universal Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download, vinyl
 5
[20]

Extended plays

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List of extended plays with selected details
Title Details
Vindstille
  • Released: 29 May 2020
  • Label: We Are Suburban
  • Formats: CD, digital download

Singles

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List of singles, with chart positions, album name and certifications
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
DEN
[18]
"Du gør det bedre" 2019 — Vindstille
"Dine hænder" —
"Androkles" 2020 —
"Gemmeleg" —
"Juice" 2022 8
  • IFPI Danmark: Platinum[21]
 Stiv kuling
"Lad mig gå" —
"Sover du nu" 28
"All In"
(featuring Lamin) 		2023 3 Dine venner
"Videre" 36
[22]
"Elsker dig så meget" 2024 38
[23]
"Lige nu"
(featuring Artigeardit) 		27
[24]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref.
2022 P3 Guld P3 Lytterhittet "Juice" Won [25]
Danish Music Awards Best New Artist Themselves Nominated [26]
Best New Live Act Themselves Nominated
Radio Hit of the Year "Juice" Nominated

References

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  1. ^ Aabling, Björk Brandt. "Bands of Tomorrow Uncovers: 10 hurtige til… Blæst". Bands of Tomorrow (in Danish). Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  2. ^ a b c Nowack, Simone; Rahbek, Andreas (30 September 2022). "BLÆST-INTERVIEW: En vanvittig ungdom". Gaffa. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  3. ^ Mejdahl, Christian (5 June 2020). "Dansk band blev dannet på 45 akavede minutter: 'Det var ubehageligt'". DR. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  4. ^ Thomsen, Ken (9 July 2020). "Blæst: Vindstille (EP)". BibZoom. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  5. ^ Agger, Renna Rose; Østebø, Silvie Ulrikke (25 February 2022). "Det skal deltagerne synge i årets første 'X Factor'-liveshow". TV 2. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  6. ^ a b "Blæst annoncerer omfattende 'Stiv Kuling' efterårstour 2022". Ritzau. 24 February 2022. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  7. ^ Ellegaard, Christian (23 September 2022). "Ungt band bankede alle stjernerne ved stor prisfest: 'Hvem fanden havde set det komme?'". DR P3. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  8. ^ "Blæst annoncerer ekstrakoncert i Store VEGA lørdag 4. marts". Ritzau. 20 December 2022. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  9. ^ Wolkoff, Christian (30 September 2022). "Ude nu: Her er ugens fem vigtigste nye album". Soundvenue. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  10. ^ Andersen, Josephine (30 September 2022). "Fremadstormende opfølger fra blæsende succesband". Gaffa. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  11. ^ "Aflysning af Blæst koncerter". Ritzau. 19 October 2022. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  12. ^ Jensen, Line Lei Mohrsen (24 November 2022). ""Blæst" aflyser resten af deres tour: Har brug for mere tid". Se og Hør. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  13. ^ "Blæst skyder 2023 i gang med ny single". Radioplay Denmark. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  14. ^ Lama, Elisa (17 February 2023). "Blæst er tilbage og har forstærkning med". Bands of Tomorrow. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  15. ^ Skov, Christian Gamst (31 March 2023). "Se Sigalaz optræde sammen med Blæst i finalen af 'X Factor'". TV 2. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  16. ^ Emil (30 March 2023). "Blæst åbner Orange Scene på Roskilde Festival 2023". Festival Nyt. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  17. ^ "Blæst to open Orange Stage this year". Roskilde Festival. 30 March 2023. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  18. ^ a b "Discography Blæst". danishcharts.dk. Hung Medien. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  19. ^ "Blæst "Stiv kuling"". IFPI Danmark. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  20. ^ "Album Top-40 Uge 42, 2024". Hitlisten. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  21. ^ "Blæst "Juice"". IFPI Danmark. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  22. ^ "Track Top-40 Uge 25, 2023". Hitlisten. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
  23. ^ "Track Top-40 Uge 32, 2024". Hitlisten. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  24. ^ "Track Top-40 Uge 42, 2024". Hitlisten. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  25. ^ "Her er vinderne af P3 Guld". Gaffa. 22 September 2022. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  26. ^ "De er nomineret til DMA 2022". IFPI Danmark. 1 November 2022. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
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