Ålesund

Introducing Ålesund, an alt-pop band from Bristol UK, fronted and formed by British-Norwegian singer-songwriter Alba Torriset. The name of the band comes from the Small Norwegian town where half of Alba's family come from. Drawing inspiration from diverse musical genres, their sound fuses dreamy pop hooks, atmospheric soundscapes, and alternative rock riffs. They've been compared to artists like Kate Bush, Florence and the Machine, and London Grammar.

Alba's love for singing was nurtured by the acoustics of the local churches she performed at in Hastings, England. She later attended a specialist music college in Lewes, where she trained classically. After graduation, Alba decided to forge her own musical path and started writing her own music.

Since then, Ålesund has earned praise from industry tastemakers like BBC Radio Bristol, BBC Introducing in the West, Amazing Radio, and RTE Ireland. Their live performances have been described as captivating and mesmerizing.

The band has played at major UK festivals, including Glastonbury, Bestival, and Cambridge Folk Festival. They've also toured the country and played in cities like London, Cardiff, and Manchester. They've collaborated with renowned producers like Jake Bright and DJ Jimi Needles on a remix of their single "Lightning" and will co-headline a tour with Megan Dixon-Hood in May 2023.