About

Johanna Demker is a Swedish singer-songwriter based in Oslo. Johanna finds inspiration in Americana roots-, and Swedish pop-rock influences, creating lyrically focused and melodically driven songs about love, nature, relationships and the human condition.

Johanna has toured throughout Scandinavia and Europe and released seven albums over the last 20 years, including her 2020 project titled “Trudy & Dave,” together with Oslo-based guitarist-songwriter Alf Betteville.

As a songwriter she has written songs that sold millions in Europe already at an early stage in her career. 

Her musical journey has put her in collaboration with well-known local and international artists such as; Jenifer (FR), Knut Reiersrud (NO), Asle Beck (NO), Claudia Scott (NO), Hjerterknekt (NO), Malcolm Holcombe (US), Jared Tyler (US), Amund Maarud (NO), Toini Knudtsen (NO), Dr. Bekken & Gjems (NO), Morten Harket (NO) and Jojje Waldenius (SE).

Johanna grew up in a musical family where she gained appreciation for traditional Swedish folk-, and classical music, and learned to sing and play the piano as a young child.

While in high school she continued studying music, singing in classical choirs at the same time as experimenting with different genres like soul and jazz. Her first performing experiences were in school rock bands and local jazz bands. 

She discovered Bruce Springsteen during her teens which started her appreciation for  Americana folk-rock. Her musical interests led her to learn more about songwriting and the works of iconic American songwriters like John Hiatt, John Prine, Nanci Griffith, Kris Kristoffersen, Emmylou Harris and other classic American artists. 

Driven to grow as a songwriter, Johanna learned to play guitar and shortly after graduating high school moved to Oslo, Norway. There she quickly immersed in the local music scene, performing in local venues where she developed her own style of Scandinavian/Americana folk-rock. Her diverse background in music has led to a sound that crosses many genres, both in words and melody. 

Johanna describes her last album, Unfolded Wings (released 2023), as a display of her  personal and musical growth and believes the new arrangement of songs will connect with audiences on a more personal level.

“The new album very much sums up what I am about musically and sets a new standard in how to express myself as a musician and songwriter,” says Johanna. 

Since the release she har toured with her band, leading up to a brand new Live album, which will be released in the spring of 2025. Johanna has also written new songs for another studioalbum coming out later this year.

Stay tuned here and follow on social media for album release dates, upcoming shows and other announcements!