Alphabeat

Alphabeat is made up of six members: lead vocalists Anders Stig Gehrt "Anders SG" Nielsen and Stine Bramsen alongside Anders "Anders B" Bønløkke, Rasmus Nagel, Anders Reinholdt and Troels Møller.

The group first formed in 2003 under the name Sodastar, in the Danish town of Silkeborg.{{cite news|url=https://www.midtjyllandsavis.dk/artikel/2edbe36d-d633-431b-9f7f-ba4ab48c51fc/|title= Alphabeat vender tilbage til Hede Rytmer|newspaper=Midtjyllands Avis|access-date=25 August 2020|language=da}} As Sodastar, they won the 2004 edition of Danish music contest LiveContest DK, which enabled the creation of a self-titled EP and 16-date promotional tour.{{cite web|url=https://gaffa.dk/nyhed/3957/sodastar-karet-som-arets-upcomingnavn|title=Sodastar kåret som årets upcomingnavn|magazine=Gaffa|date=19 April 2004|access-date=24 August 2020|language=da}} In 2006, the group changed their name to Alphabeat,{{cite web|url=http://www.eric-photo.dk/Sodastar-07-08-2004/Sodastar-07-08-2004.htm|title=Sodastar-07-08-2004|website=Eric-Photo.dk|date=7 August 2004|access-date=24 August 2020}} to avoid confusion with a German band.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/alphabeat-this-is-alphabeat-14903301|title=Alphabeat: This Is Alphabeat|magazine=OK!|date=3 June 2008|access-date=25 August 2020}}

The band's eponymous debut album, Alphabeat, was released in Denmark on 5 March 2007, peaking at number two on the Danish Albums Chart and reaching platinum status in five months of release. It was preceded by the singles "Fascination" in June 2006 and "10.000 Nights of Thunder" in January 2007. The former peaked at number 4 in Denmark, while the latter was a number 1 hit.{{Cite web|url=https://danishcharts.dk/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Alphabeat|title=danishcharts.com - Discography Alphabeat|website=danishcharts.dk}}

The band's success in their domestic market attracted the attention of several major labels from larger markets abroad and Alphabeat was eventually signed to EMI's Charisma Records label in the United Kingdom. Their debut UK single, "Fantastic 6", was released on 26 November 2007, followed by the international release of Alphabeat the following year, retitled This Is Alphabeat and featuring a revised track listing. It peaked at number ten on the UK Albums Chart and was certified gold by the British Phonographic Industry on 10 October 2008. "Fascination" was released in the UK in May 2008, peaked at number 6, and was certified Gold.{{Cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/3762/alphabeat/|title=songs and albums | full Official Chart history|date=23 February 2008|website=Official Charts}} This was followed by the UK release of "10.000 Nights of Thunder" (retitled "10,000 Nights"), which peaked at number 16. Later single releases from the album included "Boyfriend" (DEN #11, UK #15), "Go-Go" (DEN #14), and "What is Happening". On 19 January 2009, Alphabeat announced that they had parted ways with their UK label Charisma Records.

It was announced on 7 March 2009 that Alphabeat had signed a new record deal with Polydor Records. The band's manager said, "We are thrilled to be signing to one of the UK's most successful record companies, and looking forward to achieving even more success with the band and Polydor in the coming years."{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/a148789/alphabeat-sign-new-record-deal.html|title=Alphabeat sign new record deal - Music News|website=Digital Spy|date=2009-03-06|access-date=2012-03-27}} That year, Alphabeat won an EBBA Award.

In August 2009, Popjustice premiered their single "The Spell", which was released on 21 September 2009.{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/Alphabeat#/note.php?note_id=150328215672&ref=mf|title=Alphabeat|publisher=Facebook|access-date=2012-03-27}} The song was a number one hit in Denmark and peaked at number 20 in the UK. On 26 October 2009, their second studio album The Spell was released in Denmark, where it charted at number five and was certified gold in less than two months of release. The UK release of the album was originally set for November 2009,{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/hi/music/newsid_10000000/newsid_10001100/10001121.stm|title=Alphabeat to release second album|work=Newsbeat|publisher=BBC News Online|date=21 August 2009|access-date=21 August 2009}}{{cite web|last=Balls|first=David|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/a178942/alphabeat-lp-influenced-by-90s-dance.html|title=Alphabeat LP 'influenced by '90s dance'|website=Digital Spy|date=24 September 2009|access-date=24 September 2009}} but it was subsequently pushed back until 1 March 2010 and the album's title was changed to The Beat Is...{{cite web|url=http://www.thisisalphabeat.com/news.php?item=123|title='The Spell' Album Artwork|website=ThisIsAlphabeat.com|date=26 October 2009|access-date=26 October 2009}} It debuted and peaked at number thirty-nine on the UK Albums Chart.

On 9 January 2010 "DJ" was released as the second single in the Danish market where it peaked at number 6. The second UK single, "Hole in My Heart", was released on 22 February 2010 and debuted and peaked at number twenty-nine on the UK Singles Chart. In May 2010, "DJ" was released as the third single from the album in the UK, retitled "DJ (I Could Be Dancing)"; its single version was remixed by Biffco. The song peaked at number 116 on the UK Singles Chart. In June 2010, "Heat Wave" was released as the third single from the album in Denmark (but fourth overall), and peaked at number 4.

Alphabeat's third studio album, Express Non-Stop, was released on 24 September 2012.{{cite web|url=http://www.alphabeat.dk/?p=971|title=This Is "Love Sea"|website=Alphabeat.dk|date=13 August 2012|access-date=23 September 2012}} The album's first single, "Vacation", was released as a digital download in the UK on 12 March 2012.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.gaytimes.co.uk/Interact/Blogs-articleid-8877-sectionid-760.html|title=Alphabeat are back|magazine=Gay Times|date=2011-06-30|access-date=2012-03-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120314220900/http://www.gaytimes.co.uk/Interact/Blogs-articleid-8877-sectionid-760.html|archive-date=14 March 2012}} A second single, "Love Sea",{{cite web| title = Watch: Alphabeat – 'Love Sea'| url = http://www.clixie.co.uk/watch-alphabeat-love-sea/| work = Clixie| access-date = 19 September 2012}} was released on iTunes on 13 August 2012. Two more singles, "X-Mas (Let's Do It Again)" and "Show Me What Love Is" were released from the album before the band went on hiatus to focus on side projects in 2013.{{Cite web| url=https://www.facebook.com/Alphabeat/videos/10153990035988744/| title=THANKS – Dizzy| via=Facebook}}

{{See also|Alphabeat#Solo projects}}

On 18 September 2013, after a series of gigs supporting Express Non-Stop, Alphabeat posted that they were "over and out" on their social media feeds, suggesting the band were taking hiatus.{{cite web|title=ALPHABEAT on Instagram|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/eZcxStBpF8/|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/eZcxStBpF8|archive-date=2021-12-24|url-access=limited|via=Instagram|access-date=6 November 2019|date=18 September 2013}}{{cbignore}}

On 23 September, it was confirmed that lead vocalist Stine Bramsen had signed a recording contract to produce her own solo album.{{cite web|title=Alphabeat on Twitter|url=https://twitter.com/Alphabeat/status/382093837771878400|publisher=Twitter|access-date=6 November 2019|date=23 September 2013}} The album, Fiftyseven, was released on 9 October 2015 and reached number 1 on the Danish charts.{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Stine-Bramsen-Fiftyseven/release/7688092|title=Stine Bramsen - Fiftyseven|website=Discogs|date=9 October 2015|language=en|access-date=2019-03-04}} It was proceeded in 2015 by a self-titled EP{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Stine-Bramsen-Stine-Bramsen/release/6830665|title=Stine Bramsen - Stine Bramsen|website=Discogs|date=27 March 2015|language=en|access-date=2019-03-04}} and succeeded in 2018 by a second EP, Bruised.{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Stine-Bramsen-Bruised/release/12081659|title=Stine Bramsen - Bruised|website=Discogs|date=June 2018|language=en|access-date=2019-03-04}}

In July 2014, vocalist Anders SG and guitarist Anders Bønløkke formed production duo THANKS, releasing the single "Comeback Girl."{{cite web| url=http://myfizzypop.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/thanks-comeback-girl.html| title=THANKS - Comeback Girl| publisher=Paul Reynolds| work=MyFizzyPop|access-date=28 September 2014}} The duo returned in 2016 with new track "Dizzy"{{Cite web|url=https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/new-music/discovery/THANKS-dizzy|title=Danish duo THANKS introduce themselves, partially, with the raucous and funky house music of "Dizzy"|website=The Line of Best Fit|language=en|access-date=2019-03-04}} and continued to release music until 2018, with the release of the album Mind Expansion.{{Cite web|url=https://monstagigz.com/2018/03/16/album-review-mind-expansion-by-thanks/|title=ALBUM REVIEW: Mind Expansion by THANKS|last=mrmonstagigz|date=2018-03-16|website=monstagigz|language=en|access-date=2019-03-04}}

On 1 June 2018, Alphabeat released a 10th Anniversary edition of This is Alphabeat exclusively on vinyl. The record featured an adjusted tracklisting, using the original recording of "Nothing But My Baby" and including "Into the Jungle" and "Ocean Blue", both also from the album's original release.{{cite web|title=Alphabeat - This is Alphabeat (2018, 180g, 10th Anniversary Edition, Vinyl) Discogs|url=https://www.discogs.com/Alphabeat-This-Is-Alphabeat/release/12121005|publisher=Discogs| work=Discogs.com|access-date=6 November 2019|date=1 June 2018}}

Following a six-year hiatus, Alphabeat signed a new recording deal with Atlantic Records and released a new song, "Shadows", in March 2019.{{cite magazine|last1=Schiller|first1=Rebecca|title=Alphabeat Return From Hiatus With a Shimmery Dance Party in 'Shadows' Video: Exclusive|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8500066/alphabeat-shadows-video|magazine=Billboard|access-date=1 March 2019|date=28 February 2019}} The band made a series of performance events in the United States, led by a Neon Gold Records showcase at the SXSW event on 13 March 2019, as well as a tour of their native Denmark, as part of Grøn Koncert during July 2019.{{cite web| url=https://www.groenkoncert.dk/nyheder/alphabeat-goer-comeback-til-groen-2019| title=Alphabeat gør comeback til Grøn 2019| publisher=Grøn Koncert| work=groenkoncert.dk| access-date=31 August 2019| date=9 April 2019|language=da}} On 30 August 2019, Alphabeat released the single "I Don't Know What's Cool Anymore".

The band held a 10-date tour of Denmark throughout February 2020, which was followed by an additional three dates in the United Kingdom in April 2020.{{cite web| url=https://gaffa.dk/nyhed/139289/alphabeat-tager-pa-danmarksturne| title=Alphabeat tager på Danmarksturné| publisher=Gaffa| work=Gaffa.dk| access-date=24 September 2019| date=5 September 2019|language=da}}{{cite web| url=https://celebmix.com/alphabeat-announce-uk-tour-and-special-mix-of-shadows/| title=Alphabeat announce UK Tour and special mix of 'Shadows'| publisher=CelebMix| work=CelebMix.com| access-date=24 September 2019| date=17 September 2019}} On 23 September 2019, "Shadows" was nominated for 'Radio Hit of the Year' at the 2019 Danish Music Awards.{{cite web| url=https://www.instagram.com/p/B2wS_93AuPP/|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/B2wS_93AuPP|archive-date=2021-12-24|url-access=limited| title=DMA - Danish Music Awards on Instagram| via=Instagram| access-date=24 September 2019| date=23 September 2019|language=da}}{{cbignore}} A day later, the music video for "I Don't Know What's Cool Anymore" was released, directed by band members Rasmus Nagel and Anders Reinholdt.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-m5Pq1C09o|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211212/H-m5Pq1C09o| archive-date=2021-12-12|url-status=live|title=Alphabeat - I Don't Know What's Cool Anymore (Official Music Video)|access-date=24 September 2019|date=24 September 2019|via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}

On 1 November 2019, the band released their fourth studio album Don't Know What's Cool Anymore.{{cite web|date=30 August 2019|title=Alphabeat Announce New Album 'Don't Know What's Cool Anymore' – Out Nov 1|url=https://essentiallypop.com/epop/2019/08/alphabeat-announce-new-album-dont-know-whats-cool-anymore-out-nov-1/|access-date=31 August 2019|work=essentiallypop.com|publisher=Essentially Pop}} On 16 November 2019, the band released a music video for the album track "Sing a Song".{{cite web|url=https://mailchi.mp/9b144917131d/alphabeat-vacation-is-over-12072221?e=5d3f57ca62|title=Arena show recap, TV fun, new merch and 'Sing A Song'|date=6 December 2019|access-date=7 December 2019|work=Alphabeat|publisher=Mailchimp}} The following day, Danish television channel DR3 premiered a documentary series focusing on Alpahabeat.{{cite web|url=https://www.dr.dk/drtv/serie/alphabeat-_-da-festen-forsvandt_144603|title=Serie Detaljer - Se online her - DRTV|access-date=16 August 2020|date=17 November 2019|work=DR P7 Mix|publisher=DR|language=da}} Titled Alphabeat - Da Festen Forsvandt (English: Alphabeat - When the Party Disappeared), the 4-part series explores the group's relationships and troubles surrounding the release of their 2012 album and 2013 hiatus.{{cite web|url=https://www.seoghoer.dk/kendte/drama-i-alphabeat-taarerne-floed|title=Drama i Alphabeat: Tårerne flød|website=Seoghoer.dk|access-date=16 August 2020|date=1 December 2019|language=da}} On 15 May 2020 it was announced that "Shadows" had been nominated for the "Most Played Song of the Year" at the Carl Prisen Awards.{{cite web|url=https://gaffa.dk/nyhed/143383/carl-prisen-2020-og-de-nominerede-er|title=Carl Prisen 2020: Og de nominerede er… - GAFFA.dk|website=GAFFA.dk|access-date=17 August 2020|date=15 May 2020|language=da}} On 26 June 2020, Alphabeat released "Sometimes 2020", a reworking of their 2019 song "Sometimes".{{cite web|title=Alphabeat - Sometimes (2020, file) Discogs|url=https://www.discogs.com/Alphabeat-Dont-Know-Whats-Cool-Anymore/release/13168353|website=Discogs|access-date=3 November 2019|date=1 November 2019}}

On 4 June 2021, the group released "Danmarks Dynamite" (English: Denmark's Dynamite), the official Danish song for the postponed 2020 UEFA Championship.{{cite web|title=Danmarks Dynamite - Single by Herrelandsholdet & Alphabeat on Apple Music|url=https://music.apple.com/dk/album/danmarks-dynamite-single/1570267077?uo=2|website=Apple Music|access-date=5 June 2021|date=4 June 2021}}{{cite web|title=Alphabeat og landsholdet synger ny danks EM-sang - TV 2|url=https://nyheder.tv2.dk/2021-06-01-alphabeat-og-landsholdet-synger-ny-dansk-em-sang?cid=_soco%3Atw%3A4%3Anews%3A%3A%3A|website=TV 2|access-date=5 June 2021|date=1 June 2021}} The track marks the band's first release in Danish and is a collaboration with members of the Denmark national football team.{{cite web|title=Alphabeat release Denmark's official Euro 2020 anthem 'Danmarks Dynamite'|url=https://retropopmagazine.com/alphabeat-denmark-euro-2020-anthem-danmarks-dynamite/|website=Retro Pop Magazine|access-date=5 June 2021|date=5 June 2021}}{{cite web|title=SONG: Alphabeat & Herrelandsholdet - 'Danmarks Dynamite'|url=https://scandipop.co.uk/song-alphabeat-herrelandsholdet-danmarks-dynamite/|website=Scandipop|access-date=5 June 2021|date=4 June 2021}} An accompanying music video for the song premiered on June 9.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLEBUjBsNz0|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211212/cLEBUjBsNz0| archive-date=2021-12-12|url-status=live|title=Herrelandsholdet & Alphabeat - Danmarks Dynamite (Officiel Musikvideo)|access-date=10 June 2021|date=9 June 2021|via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}

On 24 September 2021, the group played Fredagsrock, the Friday-night concert event at Copenhagen amusement park Tivoli.{{cite web|title=Alphabeat - Fredagsrock|url=https://www.fredagsrock.dk/en/program/2021/2109242200|website=Fredagsrock.dk|access-date=26 August 2022}} A day later, the group confirmed via social media that this was "the final outdoor Alphabeat show ever".{{cite web|title=Alphabeat on Twitter|url=https://twitter.com/Alphabeat/status/1441654667159687168|via=Twitter|access-date=26 August 2022|date=21 September 2021}} On 16 October they played their last gig,{{cite web|url= https://www.instagram.com/p/CVFmKu5Mgus/|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/CVFmKu5Mgus|archive-date=2021-12-24|url-access=limited|title=ALPHABEAT on Instagram: "READY FOR TONIGHT 💜 the final Alphabeat show is just a few hours away… Excited, emotional, let's go 🔥😭🙃😅🔥 📸 @marchonorephotography"|via=Instagram}}{{cbignore}} part of a 9-date tour of Denmark previously billed as their "last tour... for now."{{cite web|title=Alphabeat|url=https://www.facebook.com/Alphabeat/posts/pfbid02JzWGq75r2UfphEZZJgRP8WhM836KCBxzeo5qSwKkUCA9r3Wvgt3aubLD5WS1XBpyl|via=Facebook|access-date=26 August 2022|date=4 August 2021|language=da}} On 9 December 2021, the band shared a behind-the-scenes video of their final show to their Facebook account. Alongside this, they shared the reasoning behind their second split, explaining that whilst they had "no plans on writing new songs or to go on tour again", they did not rule out a future return.{{cite web|title=Alphabeat - The Final|url=https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=3205609789724848|via=Facebook|access-date=26 August 2022|date=9 December 2021}}

Following these shows, lead singer Stine Bramsen returned to her solo work, starting with the comeback single "What I Want You to Do" on 24 September 2021.{{cite web|title=What I Want You to Do - Single by Stine Bramsen on Apple Music|url=https://music.apple.com/dk/album/what-i-want-you-to-do-single/1584544415|website=Apple Music|access-date=21 August 2022|date=24 September 2021}} A year later, in September 2022, Anders SG also began a solo career, releasing the debut single "Noget for Nogen".{{cite web|title=Spotify - I'm Only Alone Without You|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/5mo4UBGe3rMwz125JLt8iB|website=Spotify|date=23 September 2022|access-date=27 September 2022}}

In January 2024, band members Stine Bramsen, Anders SG and Anders Bønløkke were credited amongst the co-writers of "Real Love", a song by Danish artist RoseeLu. It was amongst the competitors of that year's Dansk Melodi Grand Prix, the Danish pre-selection for the Eurovision Song Contest.{{Cite web |date=2024-02-15 |title=What to expect from Denmark's 'Melodi Grand Prix' |url=https://eurovision.tv/story/preview-denmarks-melodi-grand-prix-24 |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=eurovision.tv |language=en}}

After a four-year hiatus, on 30 April 2025 it was announced that Alphabeat were to make a comeback as part of that year’s Grøn Koncert series of festivals.{{cite web|title= Alphabeat vender eksklusivt tilbage på Grøn 2025|url= https://groenkoncert.dk/artister/alphabeat/|website=Grøn Koncert|date=30 April 2025|access-date=30 April 2025}} These shows will be preceded by two “pre-shows” at {{interlanguage link| Kvindernes Bygning (København)|da}} on July 1 and 2.{{cite web|url=https://www.hotelcecil.dk/datoer/alphabeat|title=Alphabeat indtager Hotel Cecil med en eksklusiv koncert den 1. juli|publisher=Hotel Cecil|access-date=5 May 2025|language=Danish}}{{Cite web |title=ALPHABEAT INDTAGER HOTEL CECIL MED TO EKSKLUSIVE KONCERTER |url=https://www.hotelcecil.dk/datoer/alphabeat-2 |access-date=2025-05-07 |website=www.hotelcecil.dk |language=Danish}}

Alphabeat made their UK debut at Monto Water Rats in May 2007 and later that year embarked on their first UK tour (The Wolfbaggin' tour), supporting Lil Chris and Daniel Powter. They were offered the chance to open for the Spice Girls during their 2007–08 Return of the Spice Girls tour, but declined the opportunity, feeling that it would be "too weird" to suddenly play in front of a 23,000 audience unfamiliar with the band's music.{{cite web|url=http://www.inthenews.co.uk/entertainment/music/alphabeat-supporting-spice-girls-would-have-been-weird-$1225548.htm|title=Alphabeat: Supporting Spice Girls would have been weird|publisher=inthenews.co.uk|date=3 June 2008|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120301144958/http://www.inthenews.co.uk/entertainment/music/alphabeat-supporting-spice-girls-would-have-been-weird-%241225548.htm|archive-date=1 March 2012 }}

They have often been associated with the wonky pop movement—their manager owns the brand name{{cite news|last=Youngs|first=Ian|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7784486.stm|title=Electric dreams for pop in 2009|publisher=BBC News Online|date=1 January 2009|access-date=6 February 2009}}—and they have played a number of Wonky Pop events and tours.

During the summer of 2008 they played numerous British and international festivals including T in the Park on "Camper's Friday",{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/tinthepark/2008/artist/alphabeat/|title=T in the Park 2008 - Alphabeat|publisher=BBC|access-date=2012-03-27}} Roskilde Festival,{{cite web|title=Alphabeat (DK)|url=http://www.roskilde-festival.dk/2008/frontpage/system/bands/singleband/alphabeat/|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080420181638/http://www.roskilde-festival.dk/2008/frontpage/system/bands/singleband/alphabeat/|archive-date=20 April 2008|access-date=16 November 2008|website=Roskilde Festival|language=en}} T4 on the Beach, Summerfestival (in Klaksvík, Faroe Islands, in early August),{{cite web| url=http://summarfestivalur.com/2008-2/| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141110203246/http://summarfestivalur.com/2008-2/| url-status=usurped| archive-date=10 November 2014| title=Summar Festivalur 2008| access-date=24 September 2016}} and in October 2008, along with many other bands at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, England for hundreds of young girlguides.[http://www.girlguiding.org.uk/xq/asp/sID.567/aID.3416/qx/biggig/article.asp] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080804120915/http://www.girlguiding.org.uk/xq/asp/sID.567/aID.3416/qx/biggig/article.asp|date=4 August 2008}}

During late 2008, Alphabeat began a twenty-two-gig tour in the UK and the Netherlands, with many shows sold out. In the same year, the band was planning to play select shows with American singer Katy Perry on her 2008 world tour. However, in March 2009, Alphabeat cancelled their appearances in support of her US tour. Their management stated that they were instead working on their second album and planned to tour the US later in the year.

They performed a mini UK tour to promote The Spell in autumn 2009 and toured the UK throughout April 2010, on The Beat Is... Tour. They also played a support slot for Lady Gaga on the UK and Irish leg of her The Monster Ball Tour, which took place in February and March 2010. They made their US debut at the 2010 SXSW Festival. In June 2010, they co-headlined with Wheatus at Trinity May Ball, in Cambridge, UK.

On 26 July 2011, Alphabeat were the midline act at the pre-event party for the UK contingent of 4000 scouts, the night before leaving for the 22nd World Scout Jamboree in Sweden. The year after, on 28 July 2012, Alphabeat performed as the closing act for Jamboree Denmark 2012.

• Stine Bramsen – vocals
• Anders Stig Gehrt "Anders SG" Nielsen – vocals, percussion, acoustic guitar
• Anders "Anders B" Bønløkke – guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
• Anders Reinholdt – bass, keyboards, backing vocals
• Rasmus Nagel – keyboards, backing vocals
• Troels Møller – drums, backing vocals

{{Main|Alphabeat discography}}

• Alphabeat (2007)
• The Spell (2009)
• Express Non-Stop (2012)
• Don't Know What's Cool Anymore (2019)

In 2011, Bramsen's vocals were featured in the dance hit "I Want You (To Want Me Back)", by Danish duo Morten Hampenberg & Alexander Brown. The single was certified gold in Sweden.

Following Alphabeat's hiatus in 2013, Bramsen pursued a solo career and began releasing music under her own name. In 2013, she featured on the single "32" by Danish rock band Carpark North. In January 2014, she released her first single, "Prototypical",{{cite web| url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a542970/alphabeat-singer-stine-bramsen-debuts-solo-single-listen.html#~oRaRxVH3H7LvSX| title=Alphabeat singer Stine Bramsen debuts solo single - listen - Music News - Digital Spy| publisher=Robert Copsey| work=digitalspy.co.uk| access-date=28 September 2014| date=10 January 2014 }} which appeared at number 2 on the Hitlisten Danish Singles Chart in its first week of release. This was followed by "Move Forward", on 30 May 2014,{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Stine-Bramsen-Move-Forward/release/5766317|title=Stine Bramsen - Move Forward|website=Discogs|date=30 May 2014|language=en|access-date=2019-03-04}} and "The Day You Leave Me", which was released 31 October 2014.{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Stine-Bramsen-The-Day-You-Leave-Me/release/6449939|title=Stine Bramsen - The Day You Leave Me|website=Discogs|date=31 October 2014|language=en|access-date=2019-03-04}} A fourth single, "Karma Town", followed on 9 February 2015,{{Cite web|url=https://www.scandipop.co.uk/song-stine-bramsen-karma-town/|title=SONG: Stine Bramsen - 'Karma Town' » Scandipop.co.uk|date=2015-02-09|website=Scandipop.co.uk|language=en-US|access-date=2019-03-04}} which charted at number 30.

A self-titled EP was then released on 27 March 2015, consisting of Bramen's previous singles, alongside two new tracks. This peaked at number 11 on the Danish Albums Chart. Bramsen then went on to release one more single, "Woman", on 5 September 2015,{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/StineBramsen/status/639676480864276480|title=Så er #Woman ude i al sin pragt og skønhed. Go get it!|last=Bramsen|first=Stine|date=2015-09-03|website=@StineBramsen|language=da|access-date=2019-03-04}} before releasing her debut solo album, "Fiftyseven", on 9 October 2015. The album peaked at number 1 in Denmark.

Bramsen's next release was the song "Keep Dreaming", in collaboration with Danish DJ Hedegaard, released 9 September 2016.{{Cite web|url=https://www.scandipop.co.uk/song-hedegaard-feat-stine-bramsen-keep-dreaming/|title=SONG: Hedegaard feat. Stine Bramsen - 'Keep Dreaming' » Scandipop.co.uk|date=2016-09-09|website=Scandipop.co.uk|language=en-US|access-date=2019-03-04}} This was followed by three solo singles, "L.A.C.K." on 13 October 2017,{{Cite web|url=https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/new-music/discovery/stine-bramsen-l-a-c-k|title=Alphabeat's Stine Bramsen hasn't lost any of her pop charm on solo single "L.A.C.K."|website=The Line of Best Fit|language=en|access-date=2019-03-04}} "You're Not Giving Up" on 15 March 2018{{Cite web|url=https://aupium.com/2018/03/15/stine-bramsens-youre-not-giving-up-is-the-anti-love-song-for-toxic-relationships/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180617100922/https://aupium.com/2018/03/15/stine-bramsens-youre-not-giving-up-is-the-anti-love-song-for-toxic-relationships/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=17 June 2018|title=Stine Bramsen's "You're Not Giving Up" Is The Anti-Love Song For Toxic Relationships|date=2018-03-15|website=Aupium|language=en|access-date=2019-03-04}} and "Can't Get Over You" on 4 May 2018.{{Cite web|url=https://aupium.com/2018/05/04/stine-bramsens-cant-get-over-you-is-banger-for-banned-lovers/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190306111343/https://aupium.com/2018/05/04/stine-bramsens-cant-get-over-you-is-banger-for-banned-lovers/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=6 March 2019|title=Stine Bramsen's "Can't Get Over You" Is Banger For Banned Lovers|date=2018-05-04|website=Aupium|language=en|access-date=2019-03-04}} These three songs became part of Bramsen's second EP, "Bruised", released 1 June 2018. A follow-up single, "Can't Let It Go" featuring Danish soul and R&B singer Patrick Dorgan, was released in October 2018.{{Cite web|url=http://soundazed.com/stine-bramsen-and-patrick-dorgan-share-cant-let-it-go/|title=Stine Bramsen and Patrick Dorgan Share "Can't Let It Go"|date=2018-10-04|website=Soundazed|language=en-US|access-date=2019-03-04}}

On 11 October 2020, Bramsen featured on the Danish reality series Toppen af Poppen. A single, "Backwards" featuring Søren Huss, was released to compliment her appearance.{{cite web|title=Spotify - Toppen af Poppen 2020 - Program 7|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/1FP77H6E3yiTdWV9kSnS41?highlight=spotify:track:5pbwbUidZwXV2kpJsH2AHj|website=Spotify|date=11 October 2020|access-date=5 June 2021}} In June 2021, Bramsen featured on the Volbeat track "Dagen Før" (English: The Day Before). Released June 2, this marked Bramen's first commercially released song performed in Danish,{{cite web|title=Volbeat Debuts Two New Songs For The Summer, 'Wait A Minute My Girl' And 'Dagen Før'|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/volbeat-debuts-two-new-songs-for-the-summer-wait-a-minute-my-girl-and-dagen-for/|website=Blabbermouth.net|date=2 June 2021|access-date=2 June 2021}} pre-dating "Danmarks Dynamite" by two days.

Following Alphabeat's second split, Bramsen returned to her solo work, releasing the single "What I Want You to Do" on 24 September 2021. This was followed on 4 March 2022, with "Mother Earth"{{cite web|title=Mother Earth - Single by Stine Bramsen on Apple Music|url=https://music.apple.com/dk/album/mother-earth-single/1608148497|website=Apple Music|access-date=21 August 2022|date=4 March 2022}} and "Sex It Away" on 12 August 2022.{{cite web|title=Sex It Away - Single by Stine Bramsen on Apple Music|url=https://music.apple.com/dk/album/sex-it-away-single/1627711308|website=Apple Music|access-date=21 August 2022|date=12 August 2022}} These formed part of Bramsen's second album, Blonde & Blank, which was released on 28 October 2022.{{cite web |date=1 October 2022 |title=Play Blonde & Blank by Stine Bramsen on Amazon Music |url=https://music.amazon.co.uk/albums/B0BHBDH1N1 |access-date=5 May 2025 |website=Amazon Music}} The album was well received by critics, with GAFFA awarding it 5 out of 6 stars.{{cite web |date=28 October 2022 |title=Et mageløst og modent soundtrack til den moderne kvindekamp |url=https://gaffa.dk/anmeldelser/2022/anmeldelser_oktober/album/et-magelost-og-modent-soundtrack-til-den-moderne-kvindekamp/ |access-date=5 May 2025 |website=Gaffa (magazine) |language=Danish}} It was supported by various live shows, including a 20-date acoustic tour of Denmark in Autumn 2023, where Bramsen led an all-female band.{{Cite web |date=2023-09-21 |title=Stine Bramsen: Jeg endte som en nikkedukke |url=https://www.avisen.dk/stine-bramsen-jeg-endte-med-at-vaere-en-nikkedukke_741695.aspx/ |access-date=2025-05-05 |website=www.avisen.dk |language=Danish}}

In June 2022, Bramsen featured on the official Danish song for the UEFA Women's Euro 2022, accompanied by members of the Denmark women's national football team and produced by Lidt Til Lægterne.{{cite web|title=Vi (K)vinder EM - Single by Lidt til :ægterne, Kvindelandsholdet & Stine Bramsen on Apple Music|url=https://music.apple.com/dk/album/vi-k-vinder-em-single/1629030201|website=Apple Music|access-date=21 August 2022|date=24 June 2022}}

In August 2022, Bramsen featured in the DR television series Min Sang til Danmark, a programme in which Danish musicians are challenged to write a song celebrating the country.{{cite magazine|url=https://gaffa.dk/nyheder/2022/nyhed_august/lordag-kommer-de-forste-danmarkssange-i-nyt-musikprogram-oplev-anne-linnet-odbjerg-og-stine-bramsen/|title= Lørdag kommer de første danmarkssange i nyt musikprogram: Oplev Anne Linnet, Odbjerg og Stine Bramsen|magazine=Gaffa|access-date=21 August 2022| date=18 August 2022|language=da}} To accompany her appearance, the promotional single "Det Er Mit Land" was released on August 19.{{cite web|title=Det Er Mit Land (Min Sang Til Danmark) - Single by Stine Bramsen on Apple Music|url=https://music.apple.com/dk/album/det-er-mit-land-min-sang-til-danmark-single/1634009320|website=Apple Music|access-date=21 August 2022|date=19 August 2022}}

In July 2014, lead singer Anders SG, and guitarist Anders B, formed a solo project called Thanks. They have described their sound as "Motown meets EDM anno 2014. The Jets produced by Calvin Harris and Rostam Batmanglij with Phil Spector on the line". On 24 July, the duo released a music video for their first single "Comeback Girl".{{cite web|url=http://www.scandipop.co.uk/thanks-comeback-girl/|title=Scandipop.co.uk - Thanks: 'Comeback Girl'|publisher=Scandipop|work=scandipop.co.uk |date=24 July 2014 |access-date=28 September 2014}}

Two years later, on 14 April 2016, the duo returned with new track "Dizzy". This was followed on 19 August 2016 with "Livin' My Life", a remix of Jill Scott's "Golden",{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Thanks-Livin-My-Life/release/8929784|title=Thanks (3) - Livin' My Life|website=Discogs|date=19 August 2016 |language=en|access-date=2019-03-04}} and on 9 December 2016 with "Your Man", a track featuring the vocals of Australian singer Sam Sparro.{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Thanks-Your-Man/release/9479563|title=Thanks (3) - Your Man|website=Discogs|date=9 December 2016 |language=en|access-date=2019-03-04}} Three more singles followed, "I Can Get" featuring Go Go Berlin singer Christian Vium on 23 June 2017,{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Thanks-I-Can-Get/release/11511143|title=Thanks (3) - I Can Get|website=Discogs|date=23 June 2017 |language=en|access-date=2019-03-04}} "Sunshine" on 30 January 2018{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Thanks-Sunshine/release/11511135|title=Thanks (3) - Sunshine|website=Discogs|date=30 January 2018 |language=en|access-date=2019-03-04}} and "Mind Expansion" on 13 February 2018.{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Thanks-Mind-Expansion/release/11585000|title=Thanks (3) - Mind Expansion|website=Discogs|date=13 February 2018 |language=en|access-date=2019-03-04}}

The duo then released their latest single, "Good Thing" on 1 March 2018,{{Cite web|url=http://www.thissongslaps.com/2018/03/tss-premiere-thanks-good-thing/|title=TSS Premiere: Thanks - Good Thing|date=2018-03-01|website=thissongslaps.com - Electronic Dance Music & Hip-Hop Media|language=en-US|access-date=2019-03-04}} before releasing their debut album, named after previous single "Mind Expansion", on 16 March. An EP of remixes by Ted Jasper, Blüsh and Aaron Brockovich was released 29 June 2018.{{Cite web|url=http://www.thissongslaps.com/2018/06/say-thanks-for-mind-expansion-remixes/|title=Say Thanks For Mind Expansion Remixes|date=2018-06-29|website=thissongslaps.com - Electronic Dance Music & Hip-Hop Media|language=en-US|access-date=2019-03-04}}

The pair have also contributed remixes of the Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness song "So Close", in 2017,{{Cite web|url=https://www.andrewmcmahon.com/words/news/new-so-close-thanks-remix-out-today/|title=Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness {{!}} New "So Close" THANKS Remix Out Today!|language=en|access-date=2019-03-04}} and the Weezer song "Happy Hour", in 2018.{{Citation|last=weezer|title=Weezer - Happy Hour (THANKS Remix) [Official Audio]|date=2018-01-26|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4o4h1xqw0bc |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211212/4o4h1xqw0bc| archive-date=2021-12-12 |url-status=live|access-date=2019-03-04}}{{cbignore}}

In January 2021, it was reported that SG and Bønløkke had composed a new version of the theme tune to Lykkehjulet, the Danish version of game show Wheel of Fortune.{{Cite web|url=https://underholdning.tv2.dk/2021-01-25-den-ikoniske-melodi-fra-lykkehjulet-bliver-skiftet-ud-hoer-den-nye-her|title=Den ikoniske melodi fra 'Lykkehjulet' bliver skiftet ud - hør den nye her - TV 2|date=25 January 2021|website=TV 2|language=Danish|access-date=1 October 2022}}{{Cite web|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/underholdning/filmogtv/markant-aendring-i-lykkehjulet-nogle-vil-blive-rasende/8440830|title=Markant ændring i 'Lykkehjulet': Nogle vil blive rasende – Ekstra Bladet|date=26 January 2021|website=Ekstra Bladet|language=Danish|access-date=1 October 2022}}

In September 2022, the pair were credited as composers of an advert for TV 2 Play, the video on demand service of Danish TV network TV 2. The clip, titled "The Sound of TV 2 PLAY", features singer-songwriter Saveus.{{cite AV media |people=Marquard Otzen, Nadia (director) |date=25 September 2022 |title=Lyden af TV 2 PLAY præsenteret af Saveus - YouTube |trans-title=The sound of TV 2 PLAY presented by Saveus |type= |language=Danish |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iaBuQi2cUg |access-date=1 October 2022 |location=Denmark |publisher=TV 2 |via=YouTube}}

In June 2022, Anders SG featured with Danish musician {{interlanguage link|Frank Ziyanak|da}} on the single "I'm Only Alone Without You".{{cite web |title=Spotify - I'm Only Alone Without You|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/64MKo5kTZ1TgOy0kDV1yld|website=Spotify|date=20 June 2022|access-date=27 September 2022}} Released under the name 'Frankie and Me,' SG later revealed via Instagram that the song was first written "11 years ago".{{Cite instagram |user=anderssgsg |postid=CfCRZLDsVJz |title=For 11 år siden sendte @frankfrankieziyanak en sang, han havde skrevet til mig. Den har rumsteret i mit hoved siden da og nu har vi endelig fået den indspillet. Voksne mænd i harmoni. Link i bio som man siger |date=20 June 2022 |access-date=27 September 2022|language=Danish}}

The pair returned in 2024, with the single "Lip Gloss Kiss" released on March 24,{{Citation |title=Lip Gloss Kiss - Single by Frankie And Me, Frank Frankie Ziyanak, Anders SG Spotify |date=24 March 2025 |url=https://open.spotify.com/album/2obiF3J1KUFQQS3OXx5Pol |access-date=5 May 2025 |publisher=Spotify |language=en}} followed by a reissue of "I'm Only Alone Without You" on April 5.{{Citation |title=I'm Only Alone Without You - Frankie And Me, Anders SG, Frank Frankie Ziyanak - Deezer |date=4 May 2024 |url=https://www.deezer.com/en/album/554070162 |access-date=5 May 2025 |publisher=Deezer |language=en}} Both these tracks appeared on the 9-track album The Crowd Goes Wild Without Me, released April 12.{{Citation |title=The Crowd Goes Wild Without Me by Frankie & Me on Apple Music |date=2024-04-12 |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-crowd-goes-wild-without-me/1733529368 |access-date=2025-05-05 |publisher=Apple Music |language=en-US}}

In August 2022, SG again took to Instagram, posting that he had "been making a lot of music", suggesting he was to release further tracks.{{Cite instagram |user=anderssgsg |postid=Ch1lFw2sXcr |title=HEEEEEJ ALLESAMMEN💕 Jeg er virkelig dårlig til at være aktiv herinde på Instagram. Men altså, jeg ville bare lige sige at ALT ER OKAY. I skal ikke være bekymrede. Jeg har bare lavet en masse musik og det føles bare rart og dejligt og rigtigt og PISSEHAMRENDE godt i mavsen. Det var faktisk bare lige det. HA DET HERLIGT❤ |date=29 August 2022 |access-date=27 September 2022|language=Danish}} On September 19 this was confirmed, with the announcement of a debut solo single, album and tour.{{cite web |title=Første gang på egne ben: Forsanger fra dansk hitband går solo|url=https://www.bt.dk/musik/foerste-gang-paa-egne-ben-forsanger-fra-dansk-hitband-gaar-solo|website=B.T.|date=19 September 2022|access-date=27 September 2022 |language=Danish}}

SG's first single under his own name, "Noget For Nogen" (English: Something For Someone), was subsequently released on 23 September.{{cite web |title=Spotify - Noget For Nogen|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/5mo4UBGe3rMwz125JLt8iB|website=Spotify|date=23 September 2022|access-date=27 September 2022}} A day later, on September 24, SG appeared on Danish radio station DR P4 to promote the single.{{cite web |title=Diva & Dario - Lørdag 24. sep. 2022 - DR LYD|url=https://www.dr.dk/lyd/p4/diva-dario/diva-dario-2022-09-24 |website=DR|date=24 September 2022|access-date=1 October 2022 |language=Danish}} Two more singles have since followed, "Den Arbejdende Mand" (English: The Working Man) on 28 October 2022{{Citation |title=Den Arbejdende Mand - Single by Anders SG on Apple Music |date=2022-10-28 |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/den-arbejdende-mand-single/1649922401 |access-date=2025-05-05 |language=en-US}} and "Penge På Lomme" (English: Money In Your Pocket) on 3 February 2023.{{Cite web |date=2023-02-08 |title=SONG: Anders SG - 'Penge På Lommen' |url=https://scandipop.co.uk/song-anders-sg-penge-pa-lommen/ |access-date=2025-05-05 |website=scandipop.co.uk |language=en-US}}

In February 2023, SG was part of a 5-member jury for that year's Danish Eurovision selection programme Dansk Melodi Grand Prix. The other jurors included Eurovision 2013 winner Emmelie de Forest.{{Cite web |date=2023-02-11 |title=Færøerne skriver Grand Prix-historie: Her er vinderen af Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2023 |url=https://www.dr.dk/det-bedste-fra-dr/faeroeerne-skriver-grand-prix-historie-her-er-vinderen-af-dansk-melodi-grand-prix |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=DR |language=da-DK}}

In December 2024, it was announced that lead vocalist Stine Bramsen was to collaborate with Danish-Icelandic musician Kajsa Vala on an Americana-influenced project called 'Bye Bye Brenda.'{{Cite web |title=Stine og Kajsa – dansk musiks Thelma og Louise: ”Vi startede uden at have en plan” |url=https://gaffa.dk/artikler/2024/december/stine-og-kajsa-dansk-musiks-thelma-og-louise-vi-startede-uden-at-have-en-plan/ |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=gaffa.dk |language=da}} Their first single, "Drive With Our Eyes Closed," was subsequently released on December 20{{Citation |title=Bye Bye Brenda - Drive With Our Eyes Closed |date=2024-12-20 |url=https://www.discogs.com/release/32685789-Bye-Bye-Brenda-Drive-With-Our-Eyes-Closed |access-date=2025-05-12 |language=en}} whilst an album, Landmarks, followed on January 10 2025.{{Citation |title=Landmarks |date=2025-01-10 |url=https://open.spotify.com/album/2eQeTTJ8jwC4QgOoKGiLFp |access-date=2025-05-12 |language=en}}

The pair's latest release is the single "Worry Never Wins (feat. NATURE)", released 22 April 2025.{{Citation |title=Worry Never Wins (feat. NATURE) - Single by Bye Bye Brenda & NATURE on Apple Music |date=2025-04-22 |url=https://music.apple.com/my/album/worry-never-wins-feat-nature-single/1807086637 |access-date=2025-05-12 |language=en-GB}} The track is a collaboration with Earth/Percent, a climate-focused charity founded by Brian Eno."{{Cite web |date=2024-04-24 |title=Nature officially listed as artist on Spotify as part of UN conservation initiative |url=https://djmag.com/news/nature-officially-listed-artist-spotify-part-un-conservation-initiative |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=DJ Mag |language=en}}

In 2025, the duo will appear at various festivals, including Spot{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=Bye Bye Brenda |url=https://spotfestival.dk/program/bye-bye-brenda/ |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=SPOT Festival |language=en-US}} and Roskilde,{{Cite web |title=Bye Bye Brenda |url=https://www.roskilde-festival.dk/en/lineup/music/bye-bye-brenda |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=roskilde-festival.dk |language=en}} as well partaking on a 22-date headline tour throughout Denmark between September and November.{{Cite web |title=Bye Bye Brenda udvider turné til hele 22 koncerter |url=https://gaffa.dk/nyheder-fra-gaffa/2025/januar/bye-bye-brenda-udvider-turne-til-hele-22-koncerter/ |date=2025-01-29 |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=gaffa.dk |language=Danish}}

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• {{Official website|http://Alphabeat.dk}}
• [http://www.ilikemusic.com/interviews/Alphabeat_interview_2008_Rasmus_Nagel-4624 Alphabeat interview 2008 on ilikemusic.com]
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20080624073420/http://www.stv.tv/out/music/qxa/Alphabeat_interview_x_Stine_Bramsen_x_d_080605144653086 STV interview with Alphabeat singer Stine Bramsen]
• [http://newbeatsmedia.com/2010/02/24/semi-precious-weapons-and-alphabeat-support-lady-gaga-in-the-m-e-n-arena/ Monster UK Tour with Alphabeat and Semi Precious Weapons]

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