Valerie Melina

Blending bittersweet, diary-like songwriting with alternative pop textures and heartfelt vocal performances, singer-songwriter Valerie Melina crafts a sound that seamlessly combines cheery, hook-driven melodies with nostalgic, intimate atmospheres. Her music naturally fits playlists centered on coming-of-age pop, late-night indie, and melancholic feel-good anthems. Based in Umeå, Sweden, Valerie creates songs that live in the tension between joy and ache. Glossy, retro-leaning pop production meets maximalist harmonies, vocal-led arrangements, and subtle rock edges, resulting in a sound that feels both retro and current. Fans of Holly Humberstone, Lizzy McAlpine, Phoebe Bridgers, MUNA, Reneé Rapp, and Em Beihold will recognize the balance of emotional vulnerability and catchy, memorable songwriting. Valerie released her debut EP Red Lines in 2023, fully written and produced by herself, followed by her first album You never even knew that you missed me in 2025. Songs like Death of Me have surpassed 25K Spotify streams, while its DIY music video reached over 15K views on YouTube. She won the 2025 P4 Nästa Stjärna Västerbotten radio competition, earning national airplay, and her work has been praised by independent music outlets like Nordic Music Central, Popmuzik, Laurelanne, and Vinyl Fantasy Reviews. In 2026, Valerie enters a new chapter with Rexius Records, preparing a run of five singles that further expand her emotionally rich, voice-centered pop universe.