Karl William

From the very beginning, Karl William has moved from Aarhus’ Hukaos collective and the Danish underground into the heart of the national music scene.

He is driven by restlessness and an inner compass that constantly pulls him between extremes. It’s in that tension that the energy is born. and it’s where he returns when the world feels too polished

His music has a clear melancholic core. The works that resonate most with him are those where melancholy and truth lie closest together. He’s not interested in delivering what’s expected. He would rather stand in the storm and give voice to the “confused head,” so others can recognize themselves.


His story begins with the EP Døende (2014), followed by Placebo (2015), Livet (2016), Livet, faldet & alt det andet (2018), REN (2022), and most recently Langsomt er den hurtigste vej frem (2024). The new album slows the tempo to say more with less.


Live, Karl meets the audience with a calm and charm that creates a sense of intimacy. His voice stands strong, carrying the concerts from tender, understated passages to more rhythmically heavy tracks. When he hits an intense moment, it can feel like being in the middle of a cinematic climax, where every word and note hangs in the air. Karl aims to create a space where the audience can lower their shoulders, close their eyes, and feel the music as a shared, almost meditative experience.

Want to book Karl William?
Reach out to:
Philip Thornill
pt@kin.dk
+45 2674 1209