New Music Nordics – Album and EP releases for April 2022
Denmark
| Artist | Title | Format | Released | Genre | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MALU | Evergreen | EP | 8/4/22 | R&B | Spotify |
| Nicklas Sahl | Outside The Lines | EP | 8/4/22 | Indie pop | Spotify |
| Sara Futtrup | Jordens Åndedrag | Album | 29/4/22 | Pop | SoundCloud |
| Springer | Sleepwalk | EP | 29/4/22 | Pop rock | Spotify |
| Thorium | Danmark | Album | 29/4/22 | Death metal | Bandcamp |
| Throwe | Forfald | Album | 29/4/22 | Blackened hardcore | Bandcamp |
| Tina Dickow | Bitte Små Ryk | Album | 1/4/22 | Singer songwriter | Spotify |
| Where Did Nora Go | Undivided | EP | 1/4/22 | Indie pop | Bandcamp |
Commentary:
Six additional Danish finds this month for our second-ever NMN. Bättre! Astrid Nora is the eponymous name behind Where Did Nora Go. “Under” is their fifth EP, written largely during Covid19 lockdown, with songs crafted to be beacons of hope in a time of fear.
Finland
| Artist | Title | Format | Released | Genre | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Aik | The Mysterious Life Of Ada Aik | Album | 29/4/22 | Experimental pop | Bandcamp |
| Nelli Matula | Kiltti Tyttö | Album | 1/4/22 | Pop | Spotify |
| Stoned Statues | Stoned Statues | Album | 22/4/22 | Metal | href+ |
Commentary:
Ada Aik is a Finnish experimental pop musician. Their debut concept album is imagined around the story of a dollhouse, with each room representing an emotional state such as depression or fear. These themes extend beyond the music into visual media which can be further explored on their website.
Iceland
| Artist | Title | Format | Released | Genre | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIMRA | Finding Place | Album | 1/4/22 | Electropop | Bandcamp |
| Seabear | In Another Life | Album | 1/4/22 | Indie folk | Bandcamp |
| Snorri Helgason | Víðihlíð EP II | EP | 29/4/22 | Indie folk | Spotify |
Commentary:
Indie folk band Seabear hold a special place in the hearts of many Icelanders. Ten years have passed since their previous album, so the cozy and imaginative folk sound of “In Another Life” has been warmly embraced. Their music video to “Parade” was posted to Tildes last week.
Norway
| Artist | Title | Format | Released | Genre | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Good The Bad And The Zugly |
Research And Destroy | Album | 8/4/22 | Punk rock | Bandcamp |
| Gundelach | ShapeShifter | Album | 29/4/22 | Electronic | Spotify |
| Klossmajor | Ordner Seg For Snille Jenter | Album | 8/4/22 | Pop | Spotify |
| Lyse Netter | Fra Diskolys Til Midnattssol | Album | 1/4/22 | Pop | SoundCloud |
| Michelle Ullestad | SOL | EP | 1/4/22 | Indie pop | Spotify |
| Röyksopp | Profound Mysteries | Album | 29/4/22 | Electronic | href+ |
| Sondre Lerche | Avatars Of Love | Album | 1/4/22 | Indie rock | Bandcamp |
| UNDERGRUNN | UNDERGRUNN | Album | 6/4/22 | Hip hop | Spotify |
Commentary:
For the big release this April we turn to Norway, where it doesn't get much bigger than Röyksopp. “Profound Mysteries” has been released to stellar reviews, with reference made to a darker, more haunting sound from the band. The visualizer music videos by Jonathan Zawada certainly amplify this feel.
Sweden
| Artist | Title | Format | Released | Genre | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arre! Arre! | We Ride The Universe | Album | 8/4/22 | Riot grrrl | Bandcamp |
| Clara Mae | Learning Experience | EP | 8/4/22 | Pop | Spotify |
| Hater | Sincere | Album | 6/4/22 | Shoegaze | Bandcamp |
| The Hellacopters | Eyes Of Oblivion | Album | 1/4/22 | Garage rock | Bandcamp |
| Henning | Skymningsmusik För Dagdrömmare | Album | 8/4/22 | Instrumental | Spotify |
| Hällas | Isle Of Wisdom | Album | 8/4/22 | Prog rock | Bandcamp |
| Jonas Lundvall | Second Wind | Album | 29/4/22 | Folk | Spotify |
| The Land Below | Forgotten Dreams | Album | 29/4/22 | Indie pop | Spotify |
| Slowgold | Kärlek | Album | 22/4/22 | Pop | Spotify |
| Swedish House Mafia | Paradise Again | Album | 15/4/22 | House | href+ |
| Weeping Willows & Gävle Symfoniorkester |
In Concert | Album | 22/4/22 | Pop rock | Spotify |
| Wolf | Shadowland | Album | 1/4/22 | Heavy metal | Spotify |
Commentary:
We should really be talking about Swedish House Mafia's debut studio album, twelve years after the release of their debut single. But the real gem among the Swedish releases this month is the return of Slowgold. Their song “Väntar” from 2017 still sees regular rotation in our house...
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