A deeply conceptual yet extremely fierce mix of RnB and dance from Norway. Genuinely one of the most exciting sounds I have experienced this week.
New Music: Naomi Lien
Category: Norwegian Music
Ruben Dawnson – Still Moving
A beautifully subtle blend of RnB and dream pop comes in the shape of ‘Still Moving’ by Norwegian newcomer Ruben Dawnson. His new EP, ‘Echo Emotions’ is out now.
bby ivy – One Touch
Still only 19-years old and already by far the most exciting RnB export to emerge from Norway this year. Watch out for this kid; I can see bby ivy being a global name very soon!
Maria Mena – Not OK
Hedda Mae – Too Good to Be True
Playful Norwegian bubblegum pop with one clear intent… To make you as humanly happy as possible. There’s also 90’s RnB and soul inspirations to this sound which just adds to the joy.
“The lyrics came from the vibe of the song – and the song became as joyful in the lyrics. Whilst ‘Pride…’ is basically a rant about what you dislike, ‘Too Good…’ is the opposite. It’s about how you embrace everything you like about another person. The whole production and the top-line came very naturally, it’s like the song was already there, and all we did was bring it into the light.”
Dagny – Somebody
Some of the best Norwegian pop to emerge over the last couple of years has come from Dagny, so it’s always a delight to hear new music from this talent.
The first half of her debut album (Side A) will be released on May 22nd via digital outlets.
Moyka — Backwards
“This song is about all the things that can drag you back into the hurt when you really want to move on. But I think it’s really good to talk about it, and it’s okay to be sad.”
SKAAR – Quiet
Moyka – Spaces
Tomine Harket – About You
fijitrip – Frail
There’s a subtle balance between the melancholy and the eccentric with this release from fijitrip. The debut EP, ‘Tech’ is out now.
girl in red – midnight love
A song about being the bad guy…
“This this song is pretty much me reflecting on how small I’ve made someone else feel. Even though I never meant be a dick, I was.”
Lil Halima – Glue
Ivan Ave – Hope/Nope
fijitrip – New$hoes
Another playful release from the Norwegian nineteen year-old talent who’s not afraid to put some quirkiness into indie. Debut EP, ‘Tech’, comes out on April 21st.
Jesper Jenset – Facade
KEiiNO – Would I Lie (feat. Electric Fields)
Admittedly this isn’t something I usually feature on the site but it’s such a pop banger that I had to share it with you. Specially in these grim times, a bop like this could lift the spirits a little.
The song features KEiiNO – who placed first with the public vote at Eurovision 2019 with ‘Spirit In The Sky’ while Electric Fields are an ARIA-nominated outfit who merge Aboriginal culture with electro sounds.
Lido – Postclubridehomemusic
New Music: fijitrip
They say Norway is one of the happiest places on earth, and this sound sums up that sensibility quite nicely. Playful and easy to enjoy, all the while maintaining a minimal indie feel.
