Simon Jela

Berlin-based Soul Pop. Simon Jela is blending the soul of timeless rock with modern pop finesse. His voice stands out with warmth and precision, both soothing and powerful. He delivers danceable songs that also feel like late-night confessions from a close friend. With his latest EP Tequila, a special kind of magic unfolds. Songs that go deep while making you move. In collaboration with Grammy-winning producer Ryan Nasci (Harry Styles, Dua Lipa) Simon Jela has crafted his own sound that fuses modern beats with lyrics that dig deeper than usual in pop. He brings to the stage what power pop is all about: energy, emotion, and authenticity. Whether on streaming platforms or live, his music creates connection, vulnerable yet full of groove. Simon’s music has earned 800,000+ streams and airplay on stations like HR3, Hitradio FFH, and YouFM, as well as radios across Europe and the U.S. Spotify has featured him on editorial playlists like Feelgood Pop. Winner of the Hessian Cultural Award 2021 (MKK) Simon convinces with voice, depth, and presence. Press reviews praise his unique tone and ability to turn personal stories into accessible pop: “Introspective yet optimistic… sadness, pain, strength, and the resolve to keep going.” - TheOtherSide, UK “A body of work that’s both emotional and catchy.” - Musikfreitag, Frankfurt Photo: Johanna Berghorn