Plàsi (SW)

If you lean into the winds of change, you’ll take flight in the direction of your destiny. Plàsi embraces a natural inclination towards evolution. Rather than tread the same territory or comfortably drift into the rhythm of the past, the Greco-Swedish singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist steadily shifts course on his 2024 EP, Salamina (Nettwerk Music Group). Pinning plaintive vocals to lush sonic architecture, the music resembles the moment you fall into a dream.

It all started with a sojourn to the Greek island of Salamina in 2022. “There are places in the world that show us the way without trying,” Plàsi reflects. “Life in Salamina changes in a second. You can go from the cosmopolitan capital to the rural island—almost right next door. It’s rough, but honest. In a way, the landscape tells us a lot about life and its natural beauty. This particular environment really made me think outside of the box.” Joined by producer Björn Yttling (Lykke Li, Peter Björn & John, First Aid Kit), Plàsi organically expands his sonic palette, stretching beyond singer-songwriter tradition, and reaching cinematic heights buoyed by a bolder sound and ambition.

Inspired by artists as diverse as Blanco White, Efterklang, and Phoebe Bridgers, Plàsi carefully crafted an eloquent signature style, tying together threads of ethereal acoustic guitar, lithe production, and warm vocals. 100M+ combined streams have evolved across 2016’s Now & Then EP, 2018’s People LP 2019’s Mystery EP, and 2022’s Foreign Sea LP. Reacting with listeners, Sorrow gathered 15M+ Spotify streams and counting, paving the way for collaborations with Axel Flóvent, Aisha Badru, and more. Along the path, he also toured internationally with the likes of Hollow Coves, Henry Jamison, and José González.