Lorde with Smerz and Sophia Stel

Smerz is a Norwegian electronic music duo, Catharina Stoltenberg and Henriette Motzfeldt, originating from Oslo and based in Copenhagen. They craft experimental art-pop, blending R&B, techno, and classical influences with haunting vocals. Known for their shapeshifting sound, they released albums like "Believer" (2021) and the critically acclaimed "Big City Life" (2025). They won a Music Moves Europe Talent Award and collaborated with NewJeans.

Lorde, born Ella Yelich-O'Connor in New Zealand (1996), is a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter. Known for her introspective lyrics and genre-bending electropop, alternative, and synth-pop sound, she rose to fame with "Royals". Her critically acclaimed fourth album, "Virgin" (2025), marked a return to electronic pop, featuring the hit "What Was That". She is currently touring globally.

Sophia Stel is a Canadian artist and producer from Victoria, B.C., known for her genre-agnostic alt-pop. Her sound blends lush synths, guitars, and commanding vocals, creating deeply personal and expansive music. Popular songs include "I'll Take It" and "Taste." She gained recognition with EPs "Object Permanence" and "How to Win At Solitaire," earning co-signs from Troye Sivan and A.G. Cook. A DAZED 100 pick, Stel is celebrated for her unique, trend-defying artistry.