Press and Media
This page collects recent articles, reviews and media features.
Music Makes The People Come Together
A feature by “Hallo Nachbar” – December 2024
An audio walk and portrait of Berlin street music, urban atmosphere and the emotional landscape behind Laura Hagnäs’ live performances.
InMusic
Nr. 117 (März / April 2023)
“A real insider tip.”
kurz & knapp
Folker (März 2023) – Erik Prochnow
“Intense, intimate songs from the far north.”
Ilkka-Pohjalainen
27. Dezember 2022
“Laura Hagnäs näyttää, kuinka hienovaraisesti folkin ja americanan harsoisilla tasoilla voi kulkea”
“Laura Hagnäs shows how subtly one can move through the delicate layers of folk and Americana.“
Holiday Album Recommendation
Märkische Allgemeine Zeitung — November 2022
“Nordic melancholy with cinematic warmth.”
In its annual holiday music recommendations, the German Newspaper “Märkische Allgemeine Zeitung” featured Laura Hagnäs alongside established international acts, highlighting the emotional depth and cinematic atmosphere of her music.
Album Review
Musik an sich — Wolfgang Giese
“Atmospheric, intimate and emotionally resonant.”
In its review of Laura Hagnäs’ work, Musik an sich highlighted the cinematic atmosphere, emotional nuance and Nordic folk influences shaping her songwriting and sound.
Street Music, Public Space and Berlin Culture
loky — May 2019
“The rules would amount to a ban on street music.” (Laura Hagnäs)
During the public debate surrounding proposed restrictions on street music in Berlin-Pankow, Laura Hagnäs spoke on behalf of local street musicians and the cultural importance of live music in public space. The discussion was covered by regional Berlin media and highlighted ongoing questions around urban culture, artistic freedom and public life in the city.