Dorsten is an Arizona-based Folk-Pop sibling duo blending the heartfelt storytelling and atmosphere of Noah Kahan with the powerhouse vocals of Adele.
Featuring the remarkable vocals of Sophie and the masterful instrumentation of Alex, Dorsten has captivated audiences across national and international tours and major music festivals, including Summerfest, Edmonton Folk Music Festival, and Folk Alliance International.
The duo was honored to tour the U.S. and Europe as direct support for Mark Ambor, followed by a 17-city European tour opening for multiple artists, including Tom Walker in Paris. They have also opened locally for Beth Hart, completed a 9-city Canadian tour, and continue expanding their reach worldwide. Upcoming performances include returning to Dorsten for the city’s 775th anniversary celebration and an accompanying European tour.
In 2024, Sophie and Alex released their debut EP, To The River, with the title track receiving outstanding reviews.
Dorsten is also recognized for its exceptional independent production. From writing and recording to producing, mixing, mastering, and even creating their own album artwork, the duo is involved in every step of the creative process.
With new music and exciting performances ahead, Dorsten continues crafting songs that resonate deeply with listeners around the world.
Please check out our music on all streaming platforms and learn more about our journey.
‘Hush’ is about the suffocating grip of a toxic relationship – how blind you can be when you think you’re in love. It tells the story of a liar who can’t keep their promises, constantly twisting the truth, while the other person bears the blame and endures the abuse.
A Smile Like Mine’ is about all the special moments of falling in love. We love how much the song meant to so many people we met on tour around the US and Europe and we are excited to share it with the world. The cover art is a picture of Sophie running through the flower fields in Amsterdam, Netherlands while on tour April 2024.
We created and recorded this song in Alex's studio where he produced it, mixed, and mastered the song. We wrote ‘To The River’ about deception, and how the internet changes our view of everyone and everything. It’s a song about coming together to drown out that deceiving noise.
“...unlike most situations in this business where the hype rarely matches the product that it surrounds, Dorsten is living up to some seriously high hopes and producing music that will be celebrated as some of the best coming out of their scene at the moment..."” - Mindy McCall
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