Something is brewing in Austria. With a perspective that transcends obsolete gender roles and social conventions, young newcomer NESS creates a refreshingly headstrong pop style with electronic accents and emotionally charged vocal delivery. The singer’s signature sound is characterised by a bit of bedroom production, delicate beat patterns, and lyrics that speak from the soul of an entire generation. Celebrated in the Alpine country as a new beacon of hope in the pop scene since no later than the release of her singles “Jetzt weinst du” (“now you’re crying”) and “Betrunken” (“drunk”), NESS has now secured a completely sold-out tour of Germany for autumn 2024 in addition to millions of plays on streaming platforms. The Amadeus nomination for “Songwriter of the Year” proves what needed to be proven: NESS is an artist who is forging her own path that eschews traditional career plans. And she doesn’t owe anyone anything in the process.