Belfast alt-pop artist Susi Pagel has announced her upcoming single “Night Light,” set for release on May 29, marking a bold new step in her evolving blend of pop, rock, and alternative influences.
Known for fusing modern pop sensibilities with Y2K nostalgia, grunge textures, and nu-metal edge, Susi Pagel has carved out a distinctive identity within the Northern Irish music scene. Often described as Belfast’s “pink princess with a darker edge,” she continues to push genre boundaries with a sound that combines dreamy vocals, heavy guitars, and explosive live energy.
“Night Light” arrives with a strong live legacy already behind it. The track was originally developed as an eight-minute composition by Susi and her band, and was first performed to a crowd of 6,000 at the Music for Youth Proms at the Royal Albert Hall, where they closed the show. For its official release, the song has been reworked into a tighter, pop-punk-driven single version, designed to capture the intensity and emotion of the original in a more immediate format.
The release reflects Susi’s wider artistic ambition, with the long-term vision of performing “Night Light” at the Royal Albert Hall once again—this time accompanied by a full orchestra and choir, further highlighting the cinematic scale of her songwriting.
Susi’s rise has been supported by key tastemakers including BBC Introducing, BBC Radio 1 Introducing Rock, BBC 6 Music, Cool FM, and RTÉ 2XM, with her sound described as something “no one else is doing in Northern Ireland.” Her growing reputation has been built through festival appearances, high-profile support slots, and energetic headline shows that continue to expand her fanbase.
With festival appearances lined up for 2026, including Stendhal Festival, Susi Pagel is stepping into a defining phase of her career. “Night Light” signals both a consolidation of her alt-pop identity and a glimpse into a more ambitious, cinematic direction ahead.
