NesenLV

Nesen is a band from Riga, Latvia, formed in 2018. All band members come from various musical backgrounds: Alise Joste (vocals, keys), an accomplished Latvian singer-songwriter known for her gentle and ethereal vocals; Karlis Josts (vocals, synths) and Aleksis Lurins (bass), who have been members of various local indie and alternative bands; and Janis Burmeisters (drums), who for two decades has been actively involved in the Latvian underground metal scene. This diverse shared experience translates into melodic songwriting against a heavy backdrop of dense and synth-driven arrangements.

Their debut album Tas būs ilgi (2021) was recognised in the Annual Latvian Music Recording Awards as the best alternative album of the year, and was shortlisted as one of the top 10 records in the Austra Award, the Latvian version of the Mercury Prize. Their sophomore record is set to release in February 2026.