MALENE MARKUSSEN IS AN ARTIST AND SONGWRITER LIVING IN OSLO. 

WITH A LOVE FOR ALL KINDS OF EMOTIONAL MUSIC, HER GOAL IS TO MAKE MUSIC THAT CAN INSPIRE AND MOVE THE LISTENER THROUGH GOOD MELODIES AND INTIMATE LYRICS..

Background:

Malene Markussen began singing and playing guitar at the age of 14 in her hometown of Vestby, Norway. She received classical vocal training, and at the age of 16 she formed a rock band,  playing at different clubs and events all around Norway.  During her teenage years, she was awarded Drømmestipendet—a national scholarship given to young talents who actively contribute to local arts and culture.

SOLO- CARRER:

In September 2015, Malene made her solo debut with the Norwegian-language single Alt Du Finner—a minimalistic pop track that paved the way for her debut album Aldri I Ro, released in 2016 on her own label, Markussen Music. The album blends alternative pop with deeply personal themes, and centers around the idea of constant movement and growth.

In 2017, she teamed up with renowned producers Peter Michelsen (Donkeyboy) and Christoffer Simpson (The Norwegian Sound), resulting in a series of singles that led to her second solo album Under Vann, released in 2019. The album explores the fragile aspects of human nature, telling stories of both vulnerability and resilience. Two tracks were featured on prominent Spotify playlists such as New Music Friday and Made in Norway, and received national radio airplay.

After signing with a UK-based publishing company, Malene shifted focus toward an international audience and songwriting. Writing mainly for publishing and toplines for Producers within the electronic music scene.

EDM/HOUSE CARRER 

In 2023 Malene joined HITVOCALS as a topliner and already have 15 + songs cut by different produers/DJs, which has motived her to keep moving down this direction. Her song “ Surrender Me” me which was originly releaed for her own project has been sold several times as a non-exclusive topline. This inclues the  DJ/Porducer “ Lister” where the song is featured on his album “ Hold On”.