As we head into the final weekend of August, we speak to Swedish composer and musician Henrik Lindstrand about his new single ‘Hallonlandet’ from his upcoming new solo album release. Now based permanently in Copenhagen, we find out about his … Continue reading Nordic New Music: Swedish Pianist and Composer Henrik Lindstrand
For new music Friday today, first up we meet dreamy Swedish alt-pop duo Vola Tila who release new single ‘Space Out’ today! Hailing from the beautiful West Coast of Sweden, the duo met studying music together back in 2012, and … Continue reading Nordic New Music: Vola Tila
This Friday’s Nordic new music finds us over in Iceland where we discovered Skoffin – the loudest band in Iceland! We are obsessed with their music video for ‘SÆTAR STELPUR’ be sure to check it out at the end of … Continue reading Nordic New Music: Skoffin
We are over in Iceland and this time catching up with Suð – a band that have been together for quite some years (even decades) and influenced by some awesome 90’s rock bands! Tell us who you are and whats … Continue reading Nordic New Music: Suð
Alex Minnis and guest – editor, researcher and some-time writer Jessica from @lunchpoems – give us their favourite book recommendations by Nordic authors. Perfect for a late summer holiday (if you’re lucky enough to go on one), or in Alex’s … Continue reading Nordic Summer Reads
We are heading over to Denmark now to catch up with Martin who is behind Code Elektro. His new single, ‘N30n Live 2020’,was released earlier this week. Read on to find out more about his sound, influences, and cool places … Continue reading Nordic New Music: Code Elektro From Denmark
Now we head over to Norway to speak to Thomas from Husmo Hav about one of his projects that he’s been working away on, the numerous bands he is connected to, and explains the difference between swearing in the North … Continue reading Nordic New Music: Oslo-based Husmo Hav
Here are our top picks, with trailers, of films that are due to be showcased at the annual Norwegian International Film Festival, opening this weekend! Continue reading Preview of Norwegian International Film Festival Highlights
We LOVE hip hop and beats music, and so, of course, we have been on the lookout for Nordic artists in this genre – and right now Oslo-based Ol’ Burger Beats is certainly at the top of his game. He … Continue reading Norwegian Jazz Hip Hop Producer and DJ – Ol’ Burger Beats
For us it was a happy accident – trawling through the various beers in a Marks & Spencers one warm afternoon during the COVID lockdown period and our eyes fell upon a brightly-coloured can of pale ale called ‘Stick a … Continue reading We meet founder of Danish beer company Mikkeller for International Beer Day!
It’s really heating up over here in the UK! We recommend this remedy for a scorching Friday: get Shuffle Baby’s new single ‘Over It’ on full blast, soak up the sunshine, grab your favourite beverage and shimmy (or shuffle) that … Continue reading Nordic New Music: Norwegian trio Shuffle Baby
Myrkvi has a busy few months ahead of him – today sees the release of his next single ‘Crossroads’, he has a slot in the upcoming Iceland Airwaves festival, and an album out in autumn! Tell us who you are … Continue reading Nordic New Music: Icelandic musician Myrkvi
Kirsty Gipson started The Little Hygge Company at the beginning of 2020. A combination of moving into a new home and being made redundant from her job sparked the idea of building her own “small business with our main aim of bringing … Continue reading Creating cosiness with Kirsty, founder of the Little Hygge Company
Oh we are such suckers for beats and they don’t come much better than the fantastic Jökull Logi! The Icelandic jazz hip hop beat master has just released his new album and a new single this week. Tell us who … Continue reading Nordic New Music: Jökull Logi
We kick off the weekend chatting to Andreas from Norwegian band ‘The Slow Painters’ – a group of friends who have been playing music together for a long time and now finally have their debut album release coming in August. … Continue reading Nordic New Music: Norwegian Band The Slow Painters
Pølaroit are based in Hannover, Germany, but their new album is inspired by Denmark’s landscapes. Their first single Underwater is out this weekend and is an uplifting and nostalgic sound. It features singer Margret who adds warmth to the track’s … Continue reading Pølaroit talk about their new single ‘Underwater’
Hailing from the beautiful northern region of Sweden, The Ghost of Helags are now based in Berlin. We caught up with them on the launch of their next single ‘Parallel’. Tell us who you are and whats your sound We … Continue reading Nordic New Music: The Ghost of Helags
Back on a hot summer’s day in June 2020 we spoke to Danish actress Sandra Guldberg Kampp about her upcoming movie Wildland (Kød & blod). The movie had picked up some rave reviews with Variety describing Sandra as having a … Continue reading Denmark’s rising star: actress Sandra Guldberg Kampp
Another weekend is upon us and we feel like digging into our Hip Hop and D&B feels – so today we are checking out Janne AKA Fanu AKA FatGyver from Finland! For all you beat fans out there get reading … Continue reading Nordic New Music: Fanu/FatGyver
Here are our recommendations for how to get your hygge on and spend a weekend in the Danish capital enjoying the best of København! When to Go Any time! But we have been in January, and it was a little … Continue reading Travel: 48 Hours in Copenhagen
We were lucky to catch up with Janus Rasmussen, who some might know as the other half of the duo KIASMOS with the excellent Olafur Arnalds. The artist, who grew up on the remote Faroe Islands, has brought out some … Continue reading Nordic New Music: Janus Rasmussen
We love it when someone makes a Nordic music playlist on Spotify (thankyou Nordic Music Review) allowing us to discover a ton of awesome bands – over the next few months and weeks you’ll get to discover some amazing new … Continue reading Nordic New Music: Mauv
Today sees the release of The Micronaut’s new album ‘Olympia (Summer Game)’ – we got to have a catch up with the German multi-instrumentalist to learn a bit more about the album, himself, and more! Tell us who you are … Continue reading New Music Feature: The Micronaut
Why not kick off your week with some Finnish pop music with a twist! We got to speak to Sofi from feelswithcaps about their current album and what they have been up to! For those who may not not you … Continue reading Nordic New Music: feelswithcaps
We first heard about the movie ‘Berlin, Alexanderplatz’ – a modern German film adaption adaptation of a classic novel of the same name from 1929 – after reading an article by Alex Billington on his First Showing website. Alex had … Continue reading Dutch actor Nils Verkooijen talks about ‘Berlin, Alexanderplatz’
Well there is one way to head into the weekend and that is having a dance to Tomode’s new single ‘Destiny No.20’ setting your ears alive with a range of sounds we can’t think of anything better to kick start … Continue reading Nordic New Music: Tomode
A couple of weeks ago we had a chat on Zoom with the amazingly talented Icelandic artist Axel Flovent. At the time, he was just at the end of lock-down in Reykjavik and we took the opportunity to talk about … Continue reading Nordic New Music: Axel Flovent
Over on SHUDDER you might have caught the stunning cyber punkish crazy short movie that is ‘Blood Machines’ (if you haven’t you really should) the movie features Danish actor Anders Heinrichsen who will also be seen soon over on the … Continue reading Talking Blood Machines and more with Danish actor Anders Heinrichsen
We talk about, well, everything with the talented Thijsenterprise whose new single is released today. Beats, Jazz, Bowie, Barcelona, and a whole heap of music recommendations too! Settle down for a good read on this one! Today marks the release … Continue reading New Music Feature: Thijsenterprise
This week we have a chat with Swedish singer Augustine who just a year after his debut was named ‘Pop Artist of the Year’ at the Swedish Independent Music Awards! 2020 has seen a couple of releases from you which … Continue reading Nordic New Music: Augustine
