Canadian Allie X is not only a purveyor of catchy pop melodies, she also manages to dress her songs in a stylish suit of 80s-sounding synth themes and goth inspiration. The legacy of acts like New Order and Depeche Mode is evident in the catchy and dark songs, but critics have also drawn comparisons to the likes of Bat For Lashes and Austra.
It's pop with dramatic emotions and a heart that beats for dark decay, but even though the music may seem bleak in nature, you can't help but be intoxicated by the danceable and catchy melodies.
Her flair for big pop drama has led to collaborations with the likes of Mitski and Troye Sivan, as well as touring with artists such as Dua Lipa and Charli XCX.
Her third album, the critically acclaimed Girl With No Face from 2024, masterfully unfolds the stylish goth-pop, and the concerts following the album show an artist who has the audience in the palm of her hand. As Clash Music wrote in a concert review: "Her ability to blend striking visuals with emotional depth and raw talent made for a night that will linger in the minds of those who were there." Sounds like something you don't want to miss when she visits Roskilde.
