Elsa Brotherus is a 21-year-old singer-songwriter from Helsinki. Her superpower lies in writing and bringing to life moments that most of us have experienced in our lives. These moments often relate to significant encounters, difficult decisions, or internal struggles and vulnerable experiences. Brotherus describes herself as a social adventurer with an endless curiosity to learn about other people, their lives, and their personalities. Often, new encounters bring new stories that ultimately become lyrics for her songs.
The minimalist and somber production of her tracks, combined with Brotherus’s delicate voice, creates a soundscape that exudes a nocturnal atmosphere and tranquility. In the night, even the smallest nuances in the environment become amplified, and senses become heightened. In Brotherus’s music, what is small can also be profound and powerful. Alongside writing, music and playing instruments have been part of Brotherus’s life from a young age.
The real spark for making her own music came when Brotherus went to the studio with her brother Johannes Brotherus. The result was the self-released debut single Kämppiksii, which was released in May 2022 and received attention in YleX’s Nosteessa series and on Spotify playlists. In the fall of 2022, Brotherus signed a recording contract with VILD Music. The singles Valomerkki and Ketään niin kuin sua, released in the spring of 2023, quickly made their way onto Spotify and YleX curated playlists and have increased the artist’s visibility among many listeners.