Danefae

DANEFAE (Denmark) formed in 2019 out of a common love for rock with a heavier edge during the members' studies at Det Jyske Musikkonservatorium, the music conservatoy in Aalborg, Denmark. Growing up in small towns in peripheral areas of Denmark, they share a common cultural background relying on communal singing and praise of historical roots that can be traced in their music often evolving from phrases from old Danish singalongs, folk songs and hymns.

Main composer and vocalist Anne Olesen, drummer Jonas Agerskov, bassist Carl Emil Tofte Jensen and guitarist, co-composer Anders Mogensen comprise the four-piece band sometimes augmented by an outside pianist. Their debut album "Tro" released October 7, 2022 showcases Olesen's eerie singing in Danish intersected by Mogensen's Meshuggah-like guitar riffs (he admits being inspired by Dream Theater and Haken) accompanied by the often dark setting provided by Agerskov and Jensen. In addition to the metal influences, prog folk and drops of post-rock and neo-prog find their way into the music.

The music bears similarities with DREDG and IAMTHEMORNING.