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Diane Emerita
Born in Hamburg and now based in Malmö, Diane Emerita has shaped a musical language of her own, beyond genres and conventions. As a child, she competed frequently in classical piano competitions in Germany, which gave her both stage experience and discipline – but also a longing for greater freedom. Over time, she found her own path, where the precision of her classical training meets an intuitive, emotionally driven expression.
Her breakthrough came with the EP Indigo Bruised (2024), which drew attention from outlets such as GAFFA, Aftonbladet, and SVT’s Babel. In 2025, she appeared in the SVT drama series Stenbeck, performing her rendition of “Time of the Season.” That same year, her song “Carry You” from Indigo Bruised was featured in The Sims 4 – in a special Simlish version – and her single Hold Me Like a Pearl, with a music video directed by Kristoffer Davidsson, premiered live at Cirkus during Amnesty Live 2025.
Diane Emerita has previously performed at venues such as the Museum of World Culture in Gothenburg, Stay Out West, and Storsjöyran, as well as at festivals like Power Pose in Umeå and SPOT Festival in Denmark. She has also supported artists including Sara Parkman, Moonica Mac, Steph Strings (AU), Frankie Stew & Harvey Gunn (UK), and appeared as a guest with Seinabo Sey.
In early 2026, Diane will release her debut full-length album – a work that combines the intimacy of her lyrics with a playful and detailed production rooted in the alternative pop sphere. The result is warm, dynamic, and deeply moving, with her voice at its natural center.
On stage:
Diane Emerita – vocals and piano
Born in Hamburg and now based in Malmö, Diane Emerita has shaped a musical language of her own, beyond genres and conventions. As a child, she competed frequently in classical piano competitions in Germany, which gave her both stage experience and discipline – but also a longing for greater freedom. Over time, she found her own path, where the precision of her classical training meets an intuitive, emotionally driven expression.
Her breakthrough came with the EP Indigo Bruised (2024), which drew attention from outlets such as GAFFA, Aftonbladet, and SVT’s Babel. In 2025, she appeared in the SVT drama series Stenbeck, performing her rendition of “Time of the Season.” That same year, her song “Carry You” from Indigo Bruised was featured in The Sims 4 – in a special Simlish version – and her single Hold Me Like a Pearl, with a music video directed by Kristoffer Davidsson, premiered live at Cirkus during Amnesty Live 2025.
Diane Emerita has previously performed at venues such as the Museum of World Culture in Gothenburg, Stay Out West, and Storsjöyran, as well as at festivals like Power Pose in Umeå and SPOT Festival in Denmark. She has also supported artists including Sara Parkman, Moonica Mac, Steph Strings (AU), Frankie Stew & Harvey Gunn (UK), and appeared as a guest with Seinabo Sey.
In early 2026, Diane will release her debut full-length album – a work that combines the intimacy of her lyrics with a playful and detailed production rooted in the alternative pop sphere. The result is warm, dynamic, and deeply moving, with her voice at its natural center.
On stage:
Diane Emerita – vocals and piano