Alice Merton is a globally inspired singer-songwriter whose music reflects her nomadic upbringing across Germany, Canada, England, and the United States. Her breakout single “No Roots” (2016), written about a life spent moving between a dozen homes in 24 years, became an international sensation, landing in the Top 10 charts across 14 countries and earning 8x Platinum certification worldwide as well as U.S. Gold status.
Born in Germany, Merton’s early years were marked by constant transitions as her family relocated across continents. She studied classical piano and later trained in songwriting in Germany, experiences that would blend her exposure to opera, indie rock, and contemporary pop influences. Before her solo breakthrough, she contributed to The Book of Nature (2015) by the German duo Fahrenhaidt.
Following the success of “No Roots”, Merton released her debut EP and then her first full-length album, Mint (2019), later expanded as Mint+4. The record, praised by The New York Times as “a rousing take on centrist 1980s pop with a disco tempo and the faintest texture of Southern rock,” peaked at No. 2 in Germany and reached No. 3 on the U.S. Billboard Heatseekers chart. Her second album, S.I.D.E.S. (2022), showcased her evolving sound, balancing progressive pop sensibilities with raw emotional honesty.
Over the past few years, Merton has become a major live draw, with performances at Coachella, international tours, and high-profile television appearances. Singles such as “Waste My Life” and “Charlie Brown” (2023) further illustrate her commitment to independence—writing, producing, and releasing music entirely on her own terms.
With her boundary-blurring style and commanding voice, Alice Merton continues to shape modern pop while honoring the eclectic influences of her transcontinental upbringing.
No Roots
Vertigo
Why So Serious
Lash Out
Hit The Ground Running
Merton was born in Germany, but she soon moved with her family to the United States. They later relocated to Canada before returning to Germany, where Merton finished high school. After a move to England, she again landed in Germany to begin studying songwriting.
Before releasing “No Roots,” Merton contributed to the 2015 album The Book of Nature by the German duo Fahrenhaidt.
After an EP in 2018, Merton released her full-length debut, Mint, in 2019. Described by The New York Times as a “rousing take on centrist 1980s pop with a disco tempo and the faintest texture of Southern rock,” Mint reached No. 2 in Germany and No. 3 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart in the US.
Merton has described her influences as a mix of opera, indie-rock bands like The Killers, and the English singers Florence Welch and Sam Smith.
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