Mew
Danish dream-pop/prog innovators with a devoted global fanbase.
The Raveonettes
Fuzzy, noir-tinged garage pop duo.
Trentemøller
Copenhagen\'s melancholic electronic auteur.
Lukas Graham
Copenhagen-bred pop phenomenon with global hits.
Aqua
Barbie Girl made them global Eurodance icons.
Volbeat
Danish metal-rockabilly global export.
The Copenhagen music scene
Copenhagen (Denmark) is represented on the Genesis of Sound map by 6 bands and artists across 4 genres. Danish cool and hygge collide with fierce electronic experimentation.
The most represented genres are rock (2), pop (2) and electronic (1). The scene also includes metal.
The earliest year on record is Trentemøller (1974) and the latest is Lukas Graham (2011); the busiest decade on the map is the 2000s with 2 acts.
Notable acts to start with: Mew, The Raveonettes, Trentemøller and Lukas Graham. Every entry links to Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube searches.
Nearby music scenes
Questions about Copenhagen music
What music is Copenhagen known for?
Copenhagen is known for electronic, indie music. Notable acts include Mew, The Raveonettes, Trentemøller.
How many bands are from Copenhagen?
The Genesis of Sound map features 6 bands and artists from Copenhagen, spanning rock, electronic, pop, metal.