About
Amalie Skriver is a singer-songwriter from Copenhagen. In her folk-pop musical universe, the big questions of life are explored through beautiful harmonies and captivating melodies.
With two award wins, two nominations, and multiple finalist placements in international songwriting competitions, Amalie Skriver has gained recognition for her catchy melodies and compositions (check it out).
In 2018, Amalie won the Singer/Songwriter category in the UK Songwriting Contest with "Nothing to Say," and in 2024, she won the Soft Rock category in SongDoor International Songwriting Competition with "Uncertainty."
In 2018 and 2020, Amalie was nominated for Best Female Singer/Songwriter in the International Songwriting Awards with "Nothing To Say" and "Úbeda".
The songs were evaluated by expert music industry judges who have worked closely with artists such as Tony Bennett, *NSYNC, Britney Spears, Jessie McCartney, Backstreet Boys, Sting, Paul McCartney, Elton John, Kylie Minogue, Robbie Williams, Oasis, and many others.
In the SongDoor Songwriting Competition, Amalie won a studio session with Emmy-nominated producer Steve Avedis, who has worked with Tony Bennett and NSYNC.
Since 2011, Amalie Skriver has been an active musician, releasing four EPs and three singles (see discography below), as well as playing live shows with her devoted band. On stage, she is accompanied by her childhood friend, cellist and backing singer, Rebecca Cecilia Kousgaard; guitarist Anders Tuxen; drummer Mikkel Mouritsen; her husband, guitarist Johnny Hanna; and her father, double-bassist Peter Skriver.
With a vocal style that easily moves into people's hearts, Amalie has been compared several times to singer/songwriters such as Kate Bush, Sarah McLachlan, and Tori Amos. Amalie is also influenced by singer/songwriters such as Elisa, Vanessa Carlton, Jewel, and Alanis Morissette.
Amalie Skriver rammer en rørende lyrisk åre og et længselsfuldt udtryk der er sjælden for så ung en artist.
// Martin Loft (Musikblogger på Loftskammer, sanger & skuespiller)
Oktober 2018
In 2019, Amalie Skriver achieved a personal milestone when she played a live show with her teenage idol, the Danish singer/songwriter Sara Grabow. This experience held special significance for Amalie, as music has always been a profound part of her life.
Amalie Skriver grew up with music teachers as parents and began singing and playing the violin when she was only three years old. Her passion for songwriting emerged at a young age, and at 16, she released her first single, "My Crush Saint," on iTunes in 2009.
In 2010, Amalie Skriver's song "Free" was featured on "Acoustika Vol. 23," a compilation album for upcoming musicians released by the American indie label 272 Records located in Hollywood.
In 2011, Amalie released her debut EP "Prefer", and that same year she was selected twice as the band of the week by the Danish music magazine Bands of Tomorrow. She was also chosen to perform at Tivoli's plænen during The Bands of Tomorrow Festival 2011.
In 2015 Karrierekanonen (DR.dk) recommended her song "Prefer": “Amalie Skriver har fanget os med nummeret ’Prefer’, der med en folket og melankolsk lyd binder en perfekt sløjfe på ugen.”
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