Pina Palau

Pina Palau writes songs like diary entries with a guitar. Moving between folk, indie and Americana, she sings about longing, confusion and the things left unsaid between two people. Crush and heartbreak meet dry humour, vulnerability meets warmth. Always from the perspective of a musician who’s quietly exploring the human mind.

The Zürich-based songwriter has released two albums so far, including the hit single “Jupi”, played Montreux Jazz Festival and Reeperbahn Festival, and opened for Courtney Barnett and Alex Lahey. She also supported King Hannah on a sold-out European tour and has been played on BBC Radio 6 Music and FluxFM.

Live, Pina Palau and her band offer pedal-steel romance, western-style guitar picking and fuzz-Telecaster flares, guaranteed no backing tracks, just risk, energy and joy. Her crystal-clear vocals hit straight to the heart: “Heartpop with a little grit.” No two shows are the same, laconic authenticity always wins out.

Hear it and you’ll understand why Pina is sometimes called the Swiss sister of Adrienne Lenker and Courtney Barnett. Other touchstones include Elliott Smith, MJ Lenderman and Waxahatchee.

The new album “You Better Get Used To It” is out 27 February 2026 on Mouthwatering Records. Recorded in Zürich and Berlin with Long Tall Jefferson, Federico Corazzini of Meagre Martin and other close collaborators, it tells a story of transformation, heartbreak and the feeling of finally arriving at yourself.