Nordik Simit Mag

01/06/2024

Oslo-based boyband Small Boy, whom we previously introduced as Norway’s branch of The Smiths, has released their first single called "All My Friends" after nearly two years. Following their 2022 dated EP “Wail”, this first single once again invites us into the dreamy world of Small Boy.

Oslo-based boyband Small Boy, whom we previously introduced as Norway’s branch of The Smiths, has released their first single after nearly two years. Small Boy, which I personally introduced …

17/05/2024

When thinking about European discovery and the independent music scene, SPOT Festival is an excellent showcase to find fresh sounds from the Nordics. The Danish band Rigmor has been our absolute favorite band of this year’s festival. As Nordik Simit, we were lucky enough to chat with the band before their show. 🌻☀️

When thinking about European discovery and independent music, SPOT Festival is an excellent place to find fresh sounds. The festival annually hosts thousands of guests and more than two hundred ban…

24/06/2022

Meet Norway's one of the most exciting bands: Small Boy.

Topics such as unbearable loneliness and the lightness of living in the cradle of social democracy and Norwegian melancholy unfold themselves under Small Boy’s soundscape with delicious indie rock tunes.

We talked to the vocalist of Small Boy, Daniel Lien about their new single “Wash My Hair”, the band’s inspirations, songwriting process, the upcoming EP, and what’s more.

https://nordiksimit.org/en/2022/06/interview-small-boy/

Meet Norway's one of the most exciting bands, Small Boy. They are reminiscent of Deerhunter, The Smiths, George Jones but they are something themselves.

19/04/2022

Boys and Ivy releases new music video for their track Bumblebee! If you haven't met them, it is the right time! While the video evokes nostalgic feelings in every sense, the track accompany you to a chill Summer evening in Stockholm. Bumblebee is a beautiful song that that slowly builds to a song th...

26/02/2022

Lamb is an Icelandic film that tries to balance elements of the real world and the surreal world by utilizing Icelandic folktale elements with breathtaking Icelandic landscapes as a backdrop.

We talked to Valdimar Jóhansson, the director of Lamb / Dýrið which is Iceland's 94th Academy Awards submission.

We talked to Valdimar Jóhannsson, the director of Lamb, which was nominated for Iceland's submission to the 94th Academy Awards.

10/09/2021

Niilas, one of the most talented names of the Norwegian electronic scene, has released "Also This Has Changed", the sequel to his Spellemann Award-winning debut album in 2020. Focusing on chaos and movement, the album also manifests itself in chaos and movement.

Norwegian electronic prodigy Niilas released "Also This Has Changed", the sequel to his Spellemann Award-winning debut album in 2020.

25/08/2021

One of the most exciting musicians of the Danish music scene right now is Rasmus Littauer, or by his stage name School of X.

Today, School of X unveiled his last single "New Friend" of his upcoming album which will be released on September 24 on TAMBOURHINOCEROS and we are totally in love with it. Rasmus Littauer says “New Friend” is the best track that broadly reflects the album.

Rasmus Littauer a.k.a School of X, who has performed with MØ and Major Lazer, for years, heralds the last single "New Friend" before his new album.

23/08/2021

Influenced by names like Tame Impala and Jakob Ogawa, Langva unveiled the first foreshadowing of his EP to be released in the spring of 2022.

https://nordiksimit.org/en/2021/08/langva-all-i-want-from-you/

Influenced by names like Tame Impala and Jakob Ogawa, Langva unveiled the first foreshadowing of his EP to be released in the spring of 2022.

22/08/2021

The electronic and neoclassical project of Øystein Skar, whom we know from Highasakite and LÖV projects, SkarWorX must be totally on your radar.

https://nordiksimit.org/en/2021/08/discover-skarworx/

The electronic and neoclassical project of Øystein Skar, whom we know from Highasakite and LÖV projects, SkarWorX must be totally on your radar.

11/08/2021

PRISMA released a daring, rebellious, and quite ambitious EP called "Inside Out" in May. We talked to Sirid and Frida about the EP, which has a very important place in Denmark's alternative music scene this year.

https://nordiksimit.org/en/2021/08/interview-prisma/

PRISMA presents unique musical landscapes adorned with personal lyrics and invites us to a party with songs filled with synths and lo-fi drum machines.

11/08/2021

PRISMA will take the stage at SPOT Festival in Århus, Denmark on September 16-17. In the mid-2000s, they blend alt-pop and punk tunes embellished with lo-fi drum machines and synths reminiscent of the 1980s.

https://nordiksimit.org/en/2021/08/spot-festival-discover-prisma/

PRISMA blends alt-pop and punk sounds and rebels with their tracks. The sister duo will be playing at SPOT Festival in Århus, Denmark.

01/07/2021

A Nordic and contemporary take on The Smiths from Small Boy. Lovely tracks about Yuri Gagarin, unbearable loneliness, and friendship with 80s tunes.

https://nordiksimit.org/en/2021/06/discover-small-boy/

Small Boy, one of Norway's most underrated bands, makes a contemporary interpretation of The Smiths and blends it with synth rock sounds.

04/06/2021

dePresno, who normally presents soundscapes from Bergen and whose unique deep vocals we love, takes us on a little world tour with his new album "Places". We are literally teleporting to the places dePresno went, could go, and went to in his dreams or in the real life.

https://nordiksimit.org/en/2021/06/interview-depresno-place

dePresno who normally presents soundscapes from Bergen, includes us in his travels with his new album “Places”. We talked to dePresno about the new album.

22/05/2021

Icelandic musician Ásta is bringing the music video of her first single "Kaffi hjá Salóme" via Nordik Simit for the first time. Meet the folk tunes of Ásta in a colorful and absurd world accompanied by coffee and pancakes.

Icelandic musician Ásta is bringing the music video of her first single of 2021 "Kaffi hjá Salóme" via Nordik Simit for the first time with the audience.

17/05/2021

Swedish artist Pikes shares flamboyant, 80s-inspired banger “We Will Never Change”.

Pikes shares flamboyant, 80s-inspired banger "We Will Never Change". Put your dancing shoes and fasten your seat belt: Swedish artist Pikes brings us back in time with his euphoric banger "We Will Never Change". Driven by dramatic snares and his uplifting falsetto, the track sounds like an 80s party...

06/05/2021

PREMIER: Swedish indie band Alphabats debut pulsating new track “Shut Down”.

Swedish indie band Alphabats debut pulsating new track "Shut Down". Originating from Mölnlycke, in Sweden, Alphabats could be the Scandinavian child of the lush indie of Arcade Fire, the deep barytone vocals of The National, and the luminous yet nostalgic and melancholy vibes of Alvvays - Ok, we kn...

03/05/2021

Danish-Faroese artist Brimheim shares majestic q***r love anthem "Call It What You Want".

Danish-Faroese artist Brimheim shares majestic q***r love anthem "Call It What You Want". Copenhagen via Faroe Islands singer-songwriter Brimheim has recently unveiled "Call It What You Want," a love anthem that is described as her "most personal single yet". The track is one of tolerance and self-a...

27/04/2021

Nebno shares atmospheric live rendition of "Unique", which is as breathtaking as the wild landscapes of Iceland.

Icelandic singer-songwriter Nebno unveils ethereal live version of "Unique". Based in Switzerland, Icelandic artist Manon Schlittler aka Nebno crafts dreamy pop that is reminiscent of the wild landscapes of her land of fire and ice. Following the release of her 2019 debut album Streams, she has now....

21/04/2021

Swedish singer-songwriter Luminous Kid invites indie super star Phoebe Bridgers on "Mountain Crystals".

Swedish artist Luminous Kid invites Phoebe Bridgers on "Mountain Crystals". Swedish multitalented artist Olof Grind aka Luminous Kid collaborated with Phoebe Bridgers back in 2020, as he shot the cover of her incredible album Punisher. Grind is also a q***r musician, an experimental pop and folk sin...

20/04/2021

New music video of Nelson Elle, Smile, is now premiering on Nordik Simit! ⭐️ https://nordiksimit.org/en/2021/04/video-premiere-nelson-elle-smile/

19/04/2021

Swedish dream pop trio ViVii have announced their new album

Swedish dream pop powerhouse ViVii announces new album with "Read Between". After a series of amazing singles shared over the last month, Swedish indie pop trio ViVii have finally announced the release of their sophomore album: Mondays is out May 21st. Coming with the announcement, they unveiled a s...

16/04/2021

Because she's often the target of ignorant people, Swedish trio Sunstroke Rain decided to pay homage to Greta Thunberg with their luminous song.

Swedish band Sunstroke Rain unveil green anthem "Go Greta". COVID is everywhere in the news and, because of that, we talk a bit less about climate change (even if the two are actually linked). Hailing from Sweden, art pop trio Sunstroke Rain put the topic back on the table with "Go Greta," a luminou...

07/04/2021

Gothenburg trio CHIVVY explore loss in dreamy and nostalgic new song “Deeper Blue”.

Gothenburg trio CHIVVY explore loss in dreamy and nostalgic new song "Deeper Blue". Swedish trio CHIVVY follow up to their first singles "Red Water" and "In Control" with another melancholy gem. Channeling the best from old school dream pop, "Deeper Blue" reflects on loss with a glimpse of nostalgia...

31/03/2021

Before the release of their new album, Norwegian indie folk collective Benedikt grace us with a gorgeous new single.

Norwegian indie folk outlet Benedikt tease sophomore album with majestic "Purple and Green". A 9-piece folk collective hailing from Norway, Benedikt are about to release their new album Balcony Dream, which they describe as "a sober salute of all the things we dwell upon as human beings - nostalgia,...

30/03/2021

Danish new act Service debuts with poetic video, “Salvation”. https://nordiksimit.org/en/2021/03/new-service-salvation/

Danish artist Service debut with poetic video, "Salvation". A project formed in 2019, Service is a new enigmatic act hailing from Denmark. Inspired by the elegance of classical, the immediacy of pop and the sensuality of R&B, the first single "Salvation" sounds like a big hug for the ears. A ballad....

30/03/2021

Swedish musician JÁNA announces sophomore EP with understated R&B track "Outsider".

Swedish musician JÁNA announces sophomore EP with understated R&B track "Outside". After her 2020 debut Ep Flowerworks, Stockholm based artist Johanna Andrén aka JÁNA will return in 2021 with her sophomore EP, Works. She has already unveiled the hypnotic first single, "Outsider," which was co-pro...

29/03/2021

Watch GusGus's dystopian new video for "Our World".

Icelandic collective GusGus tease new album with dystopian "Our World" video. With a 25-year career, GusGus is one of the most successful acts hailing from Iceland. Back in October, the collective announced the release of a brand new album, Mobile Home, and recently shared the Arni & Kinski-directed...

24/03/2021

Juno Francis invites Alejandro Molinari for Italians Do It Better glittering debut “Sunday Morning”.

Juno Francis invites Alejandro Molinari for Italians Do It Better debut "Sunday Morning". Berlin-via-Sweden psychedelic and glamorous act Juno Francis has recently made their debut on the idiosyncratic label Italians Do It Better (home of Chromatics and DESIRE). Driven by 80s-inspired synths, "Sunda...

15/03/2021

Good vibes only with Pikes new single.

Swedish artist Pikes unveils Prince-esque new bop, "Cool For You". Christoffer Ling aka Pikes has returned with an ecstatic new track. Channeling 80s funk artists such as Prince, the track is an instant bop. "'Cool For You' is a song about coming to terms with not seeking outside confirmation in ord...

01/03/2021

Sam Florian's breezy new song sounds like Spring

Swedish lo-fi sensation Sam Florian shares breezy new bop "Wyoming". We don't need to introduce Sam Florian anymore. The Swedish multi-talented artist, who crafts lo-fi pop in his small apartment in Karlstad, Sweden, has already gathered millions of streams. Following to Avocado Daydream, he is now....