Germany
Ilgen-Nur
ESNS:
2019
Every good coming-of-age film needs an appropriate soundtrack. Ilgen Nur's songs could perfectly accompany any of the films that embody the beautiful, messy timespan between childhood and adulthood. Her lyrics are blunt, honest and insightful, a bit like a conversation with your best friend. Dubbed 'the new German slacker queen', Ilgen-Nur is a 21-year-old who just moved from a small town to Hamburg. She sings about teen angst and an uncertain future, but also about the nice little things in life - like riding your bike on a sunny day, wearing smudged lipstick but still feeling beautiful.