Hellebaby has a few things on her mind, and one of them is why she never went to Copenhagen. The Oslo-based artist explores that question in her new single Copenhagen, released via Oh So Quiet, turning a seemingly insignificant decision into an infectious pop song about missed opportunities and all those things we wish we'd done differently. It's playful and surprisingly relatable, especially if you're someone who tends to overthink everything.
Following her debut single, Replica Gun, the Norwegian musician returns with a track driven by punchy snare drums and restless pop energy. But Copenhagen quickly becomes much more than a city. It represents the trips we never took, the chances we were too afraid to take, and those alternative versions of our lives that occasionally seem more exciting than our own. Hellebaby approaches these feelings with humour, allowing the music to remain light even when the thoughts behind it are uncomfortable.
Behind the project is Helle Larsen, who previously fronted Norwegian indie bands Jadudah, Feber, and High Heeled Giants. Working alongside longtime collaborator and producer Patrick Jaklin, she's developing a sound that moves between French pop, alternative indie, and experimental production. Her experiences with therapy and mental health have also shaped her songwriting, giving her space to explore more personal subjects. And with her first live show in New York confirmed for March, she's already preparing to take this new chapter beyond Norway.
That same playful attitude runs throughout Copenhagen. The song doesn't offer any great revelations about regret or tell us to start making better decisions. Sometimes we simply wonder what could have been, laugh at ourselves a little, and carry on. Hellebaby has managed to turn that familiar feeling into a song that's difficult to get out of your head.
