Janne Schra

Janne Schra makes luminous indie pop where sorrow and sunlight coexist. On Crystal Tears, her clear, melancholic voice floats above warm arrangements shaped in collaboration with French multi-instrumentalist Albin de la Simone. With her upcoming tour Work Out, Janne dives deeper into songs and stories about carrying pain, finding strength, and moving gently through the dark.

Janne Schra crafts luminous indie pop where sorrow and sunlight coexist; her clear, melancholic voice floating above warm, organic arrangements. On her album Work Out, she dives deeper into songs and stories about carrying pain, finding strength, and moving gently through the dark.

Janne Schra first gained international recognition as the frontwoman of Room Eleven, earning multiple gold and platinum records and performing at major festivals, including Montreal Jazz, as well as in cities like Johannesburg and Tokyo.

Since launching her solo career in 2010, Schra has released several acclaimed albums and, in 2023, won the Edison Jazz Award with her band DeVogels. Her work is defined by a wide range of collaborations, with artists such as M. Ward and Benny Sings, and with several orchestras.

Her latest album, Work Out, was produced and recorded by French multi-instrumentalist Albin de la Simone (known for his work with Feist and Vanessa Paradis). His subtle, layered production carries a distinctive signature that perfectly complements Schra’s own style.