Gabrielle Aplin

On 19 April 2026 Gabrielle Aplin will play at the Melkweg in Amsterdam. The British singer-songwriter began by uploading acoustic covers and original songs online, building a repertoire that centers on voice, guitar and piano. With English Rain she established her melodic pop; Light Up the Dark leaned toward indie pop; Dear Happy introduced a more introspective songwriting approach; and Phosphorescent added subtle electronic layers.

On stage that trajectory comes together. Aplin alternates compact acoustic songs with full-band numbers, in which her melodies broaden while the intimacy is retained. Expect material from across her records, from early folk-pop to more recent tracks with light electronics. The set is focused on the song itself: clear hooks, lucid arrangements, and space for dynamics and tempo changes. Years of touring the UK and Europe are audible in the ensemble playing: precise, with enough room for variation from night to night. At the Melkweg this is translated directly, without detours.