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Melanie Wehbe – “Alive”

Hailing from Västerås, this Swedish singer and songwriter discovered songwriting as a coping mechanism at the age of 14 and used it as a tool to make sense of her life. As a child she did have formal piano lessons and attended a music school. She’s written a plethora of songs for other artists, including 4 Eurovision Song Contest entries. As a singer she’s performed at various Pride festivals across Europe. Inspired by Kelly Clarkson and Hayley Williams, she debuted with “Wasted” in 2016.

Written as an emotional compass for self-acceptance and celebrating hope, courage and the freedom to love yourself, her new single was chosen at the official theme for Stockholm Pride 2026. Accompanying the empowering lyrics is a high-energy and stadium-ready Scandi-pop melody. With a pulsating bass, radiant synths and orchestral strings merging into an imposing wall-of-sound, it’s her multi-faceted vocals ranging from intimate to powerful that make this tune a catchy groove.

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