I’m waiting to speak to Eirik and as our zoom calls starts, he’s making sure the camera is taking in an object behind him. It is a sculpture of what looks like a big cat. Eirik: Hold on, let me … Continue reading In conversation with artist Eirik Sæther on his debut film role in Norwegian dark comedy Sick of Myself
With the date of his latest publication, Cigarette by Per Hagman fast approaching, Nordic Watchlist were lucky enough to sit down with Duncan Lewis, the man behind Nordisk Books and talk about his journey into publishing, his passion for Nordic literature and his plans for the future. NW: I guess the obvious place for us to start is to ask you to tell us a bit about yourself and how Nordisk Books came to be? NB: So, I started Nordisk Books in 2016. I’d lived and worked in Denmark for six years and whilst I was out there I managed … Continue reading Nordic Watchlist speak to UK Publicist Duncan Lewis about his company Nordisk Books
Earlier in the year when Nordic Watchlist was speaking to Olafur Darri Olafasson, we discussed one of his upcoming films Beautiful Beings. A film directed by Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson – whose previous work includes Heartstone and Whale Valley – Darri … Continue reading We meet young actor Birgir Dagur Bjarkason star of Icelandic coming-of-age film Beautiful Beings
Today marks the release of Astrid Swan’s new album D/Other and we spoke to the Finnish singer about the album and the music that is defined by her song-writing and voice. For those that have not discovered you yet how … Continue reading Nordic New Music: Astrid Swan
We sadly couldn’t get ourselves all the way over to Austin to be at Fantastic Fest in person, meaning we missed out on the live showings of both Lamb and The Innocents which are high up on our watchlist and … Continue reading FESTIVAL: Fantastic Fest Highlights
Another busy month with the arrival of yet more fantastic content to watch, listen to, and read! So here is our September monthly round-up of what we have enjoyed on our Nordic Watchlist! FILM NINJABABY(on Curzon Home Cinema) The year … Continue reading Nordic Flavours of the Month: September
MAKE is the wonderful pairing of two talented Danish music artists – composer Mads Houe Sørensen and pianist Joachim Keller Kostending. The pair have been lifelong friends creating music either together or within other areas of the industry. Their new … Continue reading Let MAKE’s new track ‘Flow’ chill your Sunday for you
Berlin-based Icelandic artist Volcano Victims released their first full-length album on February 12th 2021. Liam McArdle, fellow musician from Canada, reviews the album for us track by track: Review by Liam McArdle Volcano Victims is a fun yet oddly melancholic … Continue reading Guest Album Review: Volcano Victims
We love it when a music artist discovers us (rather than us discovering them) and introduces us to their music. It means we are doing something right and it allows us to help and support them. We have had a … Continue reading Meet Markus Perttula and listen to his dreamy Finnish chamber pop sound
We always love new discoveries – this particular one introduced themselves to us and left our minds a little bit blown! When we say welcome to the weird and wonderful world of Sturle Dagsland! Tell us who you are and … Continue reading Welcome to the weird and wonderful world of Norway’s Sturle Dagsland