Emil Nilsson is a composer and performer working with experimental chamber music. He is based in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Nilsson has studied composition at the Academy of Music and Drama. During his studies, he received several scholarships from the Royal Academy of Music and Adlerbertska foundations among others. In August 2023, his music was premiered at Kalv festival by Swedish ensemble Gageego. Furthermore, his music has been performed by other renowned Swedish ensembles such as Norrbotten Neo and Curious Chamber Players.

He runs ensemble hybrid as a platform for his music to be performed, as well as for curating other experimental music. Beside his activities as a composer he is also a performer on clarinet.