Dark Norwegian pop with subtle fusions of melancholy, and a sense of emotive fragility.
Category: Nordic Music
Louie Blue – Let Go
Das Body – Scared
This is what it feels like when melancholy and euphoria are blended together into an indie song.
“’Scared’ was written a couple of years ago and we’ve played it live every time since – it’s one of our favourites. But we struggled to translate the energy that Ellie (front woman, Das Body) radiates during the live performances into the studio version. We feel like we finally managed it, to project the eccentric Ellie Linden, almost as if she is pushed through even the tiny speakers on your laptop or phone.”
Taken from upcoming album Peregrine, which is due soon.
Alexander Oscar, SVEA – Need To Know
Maja Kristina – Slow Hand
Maja Kristina reshapes a cheesy (but timeless) 80’s classic into something sharp, fun and damn infectious.
“I love this song and I’m super excited to bring it back from the 80’s with a modern twist. Great songs never go out of style and this is no exception.”
New Music: Andrea
A quintessentially Scandinavian pop sound; one that carries a fine balance between melancholy and light-hearted introspection. A very promising release from Norwegian talent Andrea, who is still only 21-years old.
“I wrote this song in early 2020, while living in London. A song about not quite knowing where and how to move forward in life. Mentioning a failed relationship as well as the struggles with making and seeing through plans, ‘Fighting For’ addresses the pressures in the life of a young adult.”
New Music: Sätilä
Paria – C’mon
Norwegian artist Paria has managed to create one of the catchiest slices of pop this year! A hypnotic, charming and beautifully simple track that will stay with you all weekend.
“‘C ́mon’ is really the most spontaneous song I have ever made. I wrote it while I stayed in a farm in Norway last summer, I remember walking around humming the melody that now has become the hook for this song ‘c’mon, c’mon, c’mon’ for some reason. ‘C’mon’ puts you in the situation of someone who tries to convey their basic needs to another person, but they’re too scared to say the words out loud.”
JIM OUMA – Kids (feat. Dear Sara + Alicaì Harley)
There’s a lot of interesting back story with this track. JIM OUMA is an outfit who have already crafted songs for likes of Tove Lo, Madonna and Maroon 5, while also behind the band NONONO (who I have featured countless times on here since they are so damn awesome).
They have now collaborated with British dance hall queen Alicaì Harley and newcomer Dear Sara to create a song which immediately grabs your attention; a blend of indie and soft dance-pop that is an instantly loveable sound.
This song is our reflection of the crazy times that we are living in right now. The sample kick-started the beat and from there everything just fell into place. We feel blessed to have the amazing Dear Sara and Alicaì Harley put their vibe on the track. – JIM OUMA
New Music: Marie Noreger
A fusion of old-school soul blended with a modern and eclectic edge to create a sound which feels conceptual yet emotive.
Bathsheba – Lost Your Mind
The Danish starlet returns with a punchy, sassy slice of RnB-pop, just in time for the weekend.
New Music: Ade Mai
A universally loveable indie folk sound that is both uplifting and atmospheric. The song itselfwas written at a time when Ade Mai was experiencing the excitement of moving to a new country.
“I had just moved to the UK from my home country Finland, and I was full of energy and wanderlust. I met lots of new exciting people and got to live next to the gorgeous Bournemouth beach. I am sure that’s where the cheerfulness in this song comes from.”
New Music: SOFIA
A Norwegian talent who is already on an ascent; having been featured as singer and co-writer of Coucheron’s wildly popular single ‘LOUD‘, and more recently with the release of ‘I Don’t Want to Lose a Friend‘ garnering almost half a million streams and being the most played single on Norwegian radio NRK P3 this spring.
The sound itself feels organic, mellow and soulful. There’s a unique charm to the music that makes it relatable, warm and full of emotion.
New Music: Malla
An exciting talent from Finland who merges classic disco sounds with synth-pop and sleek house vibes.
“‘Tilaa’ asks more space for personal and universal speculation moments and raises a moment where unnecessary hustle and bustle has subsided freeing up time and space for a new kind of view of thoughts and being.”
Summer Heart – Good Together
Is Summer Heart Sweden’s hardest-working pop artist? This talent is consistently gifting us with some premium dream-pop, and I personally can’t get enough!
“This song is about when you meet a new person that you really like, it feels as if you fit perfectly together and you have like an ‘us against the world’ vibe, but then in the end nothing really comes out of it. Then you might look back and wonder what it would have been like if the two of you had ended up together.”
Whose Rules – Dusty R&B
The Norwegian 23-year old multi-instrumentalist returns today with a slick number; this release bounces between being playful and sweet, while still feeling an appreciation for old-school soul.
“Yet another love song… My favourite thing is to relax and chill out in my own home, and it’s even better when you are with someone you love.”
Lydmor – If You Want Capacity
Mildly obsessed by this new release from Danish talent Lydmor. Hauntingly dark electro pop with just the right tempo to keep your heart racing.
Northkid – Talk About Us
One of Norway’s most promising new boybands return with nothing short of a Scandinavian pop banger.
New Music: OLLIE
A classic disco-pop sound from this mega talented Danish newcomer. Fresh, fun, and totally feel-good.
Vera Hotsauce – Hot N Saucy
Make sure you leave the next 32 minutes of your life free, because this record is literally one banger after another. Press play and go bonkers.
“This album is telling a story about an era. I’ve made so many stupid decisions that got me so many crazy memories and took me on so many fucked up adventures. But I don’t regret a single thing or a single moment from it. I wrote this album mostly drunk in LA and all the songs on it is what I’ve been feeling in the very moment in the studio. This is where you get to know me, this is where I give you a glimpse of who I am. I think it’s gonna take years to actually understand what and who I am. But here you have the introduction.”