Niki and the Dove
Shimmering Swedish art-pop that pairs tribal rhythms with ethereal, theatrical vocals. It is the sound of a neon-lit forest at midnight.
Shimmering Swedish art-pop that pairs tribal rhythms with ethereal, theatrical vocals. It is the sound of a neon-lit forest at midnight.
Niki and the Dove create a world that feels simultaneously ancient and futuristic. Their sound is built on a foundation of lush, shimmering synthesizers and driving, often tribal-influenced percussion that demands movement. It is pop music, but it is pop music that has been dragged through a dark, enchanted Scandinavian forest and emerged covered in glitter and pine needles.
What truly sets them apart is Malin Dahlström's vocal performance. She possesses a unique, elastic quality that can shift from a vulnerable whisper to a powerful, theatrical cry in a single phrase. The production is maximalist and dense, layering electronic textures with organic-sounding beats to create a sense of vast, cinematic space that feels both intimate and grand.
Start with their debut album, Instinct. It captures the duo at their most feral and imaginative, featuring tracks that balance dancefloor-ready energy with a haunting, folklore-inspired mystery. It is the perfect entry point for anyone who wants their electronic music to have a beating, human heart and a touch of the supernatural.
Niki & the Dove are a Swedish indietronica duo from Stockholm, formed in February 2010. The group consists of Malin Dahlström (vocals and production) and Gustaf Karlöf (production), and are signed by TEN Music Group, licensed to Sub Pop and Mercury Records. On 5 December 2011, the BBC announced that the duo had been nominated for the BBC's Sound of 2012 poll, which they ultimately finished in fifth place.
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