Under Byen

Under Byen is a Danish band founded in 1995 mainly by Katrine Stochholm and Henriette Sennenvaldt. The band today consist of eight members: Henriette Sennenvaldt (Vocals, Songwriter), Thorbjørn Krogshede (Composer, Piano, Organs, Ba

Under Byen is a Danish band founded in 1995 mainly by Katrine Stochholm and Henriette Sennenvaldt. The band today consist of eight members: Henriette Sennenvaldt (Vocals, Songwriter), Thorbjørn Krogshede (Composer, Piano, Organs, Bass clarinet), Nils Gröndahl (Violin, Saw, Lapsteel, A variety of guitar pedals), Morten Larsen (Drums), Sara Saxild (Bass), Stine Sørensen (Drums, Percussion), Morten Svenstrup (Cello) and Anders Stochholm (Percussion, Accordion, Harmonica, Guitar. Does not play live).

Under Byen (Danish for "Below The City") is known for producing their own unorthodox interpretation of rock music. They don't use guitars. Instead their soundscape is dominated by piano, cello, violin, electrically-distorted saw, organ, drums and percussion. A somewhat different vein of rock (or pop) spiced up with jazzy, folky and classical elements. And important part of the music are also the poetic Danish lyrics which are presented to the listener by female vocals.