The Nordic Sound with Jameson Foster
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What is the Nordic sound? Is there even a Nordic sound to begin with? Why has the music of the North long invited so much popular attention and imagination across the centuries? Join musicologist Jameson Foster as he explores the very question of music and Nordic cultural heritage through interviews with some of the most prominent musicians in the Nordic music scene today across genres, from black metal, to classical and trad folk, and everything in between.
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Épisodes 114
#73 - Kalandra on new album The Other Side
Send us Fan MailJameson is joined by Katrine and Jogeir of Kalandra to discuss the making of their latest album "The Other Side", with some tangents into recording studios and AI in Nordic music along the way …
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Jameson is joined by Katrine and Jogeir of Kalandra to discuss the making of their latest album "The Other Side", with some tangents into recording studios and AI in Nordic music along the way. Thanks for the lovely chat my friends!
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Send us Fan MailIn a quick follow-up to Nordic Sound 69, Ivar returns to the podcast to talk about Enslaved’s the inspiration behind the new album Mi∂ and the process of its making.“On the album, Enslaved turn …
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In a quick follow-up to Nordic Sound 69, Ivar returns to the podcast to talk about Enslaved’s the inspiration behind the new album Mi∂ and the process of its making.
“On the album, Enslaved turn their gaze toward the fundamental concept of the axis: the middle, the origin, and the infinite reach of the present moment. Their journey has been at once a commitment to a promise that found its embryonic form in the Norwegian black metal scene they emerged from, and a willingness to challenge both orthodoxy and themselves from the off to make that potential manifest. Enslaved’s new album, “Mið”, an Old Norse word for ‘centre’, or ‘middle’, marks another departure, and another new beginning.”
What struck me about this conversation was the discussion of where academic and scholarly approaches to myth and history diverge, rather than converge, with music and art. “Source criticism would be the death of any Enslaved album,” as Ivar said, and he went on to explain that music, to him, is about exploring that unknown beyond the borders of verifiable knowledge.
Ivar also reflected on how the band’s priorities have shifted over the years from their origins in the “Viking metal” movement to deeper existential and philosophical questions. The two are interconnected, as Ivar explains, in that Viking history and heritage were the “literal” access point that was necessary before moving to more abstract concepts. Ivar’s feelings reflect what I’ve largely found to be the case across the Viking reenactment and living history scenes in Scandinavia, in which the Vikings are merely the symbolic entry point for much more universal conceptualizations of place and belonging.
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You too can support the project at patreon.com/jamotalksmusicWardruna, Helvegen II - New Life to a Song for the Dead
Send us Fan MailSome thoughts on the new arrangement of Helvegen from Wardruna.Support the showThe Nordic Sound is supported by its patrons over on Patreon.com/jamotalksmusicGeorgeMikeCarrie and …
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Some thoughts on the new arrangement of Helvegen from Wardruna.
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You too can support the project at patreon.com/jamotalksmusic#71 - Emil Kárlsen on Joik, Tradition, and Futurity in debut album Nannámii
Send us Fan MailEmil Kárlsen was born and raised in the multilingual community of Omasvuotna/Omasvunon/Storfjord near the borders between Norway, Sweden and Finland. Having grown up in a heavily Norwegianized …
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Emil Kárlsen was born and raised in the multilingual community of Omasvuotna/Omasvunon/Storfjord near the borders between Norway, Sweden and Finland. Having grown up in a heavily Norwegianized part of the coastal Sámi community, he has been a notable voice of reclaiming language and revitalizing the Sámi culture, mostly through his own music combined with the traditions of yoiking. He infuses his artistic practices with his family’s story and the history of his region
In Nordic Sound #71, Emil sits down with Jameson to talk about his earliest childhood memories with music, and the experiences that ultimately led to his choosing to become a musician. He talks about the meaning and inspiration behind Nannámii before we get into a deeper discussion on the significance of music for Sámi self determination and cultural sovereignty. Of particular interest is the discussion around futurity, or the relationship between past, present, and future through tradition, and especially regarding Emil's work with wax cylinder recordings of Joik as part of his creative process, collaborating across the veil.
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You too can support the project at patreon.com/jamotalksmusic#70 - Interview with Viking Metal Veterans Einherjer at Midgardsblot 2026
Send us Fan MailViking metal veterans Einherjer joined Jameson for a quick chat at Midgardsblot 2026 to reflect on their journey over the years and discuss their latest endeavour “Lifeblood” which released in …
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Viking metal veterans Einherjer joined Jameson for a quick chat at Midgardsblot 2026 to reflect on their journey over the years and discuss their latest endeavour “Lifeblood” which released in June of this year.
Hailing from Haugesund, Einherjer have remained a steady and consistent fixture in the Viking metal scene, with their album Oden Owns ye All bearing a particularly strong fingerprint on the genre’s development. Considering they’ve been in the game now since the earliest developments of this peculiar genre which no one can seem to agree on, getting to chat with founding members Frode (bass, vocals) and Gerhard (drums) gave me some new insight on what it was that brought so many Scandinavian metalheads to the Viking age all those years back. Unsurprisingly, their story also includes Bathory (as is tradition), but Frode and Gerhard also explain that there was more to it even in the early days, and as they grow older, their relationship with the Viking age has changed quite a bit.
With Viking metal as one of the main points of transmission for Viking heritage and history across the glove, it’s always fascinating to hear what the musicians at the heart of the genre have to say about it. Thanks for the chat guys. I look forward to hearing what you have in store for us next.
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Send us Fan MailLive from Fire in the Mountains 2026, Ivar Bjørnson of Enslaved joins Jameson once again to talk about Enslaved’s track “Spirit Helper” and its origins in their work with the Firekeeper …
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Live from Fire in the Mountains 2026, Ivar Bjørnson of Enslaved joins Jameson once again to talk about Enslaved’s track “Spirit Helper” and its origins in their work with the Firekeeper Alliance.
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Send us Fan MailIn Nordic Sound #68 Jameson is joined by Norwegian icon Gunnhild Sundli of Gåte to talk about the new album Sigil (out today!) and reflect on Gåte’s two-decade-long role in passing on …
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In Nordic Sound #68 Jameson is joined by Norwegian icon Gunnhild Sundli of Gåte to talk about the new album Sigil (out today!) and reflect on Gåte’s two-decade-long role in passing on traditional stories and songs through their unique brand of folk rock.
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Rooted in the intersection of Nordic folk tradition and contemporary rock, GÅTE have spent over two decades developing a sound that feels both ancient and fiercely present. Drawing on centuries-old ballads, oral traditions, and traditional vocal forms, the band transform these sources into music that is physical, emotionally direct and unmistakably their own.
Emerging in the early 2000s, GÅTE quickly became one of Norway’s most distinctive bands for their groundbreaking mix of Nordic folk tradition and modern rock. In 2002, their debut album, Jygri, entered at #1 on the Norwegian Albums chart and won them the Spellemann Award (Norwegian Grammy) for Best Newcomer.
“GÅTE have been drawing from traditional music and transforming it with modern means into something new right from their beginning”, Metal Hammer writes.
After two studio albums, three EPs and one live album, GÅTE took a twelve-year hiatus before returning to critical acclaim and sold-out performances with 2017’s Svevn. Following their folk-leaning LP Nord in 2021, the band went on to represent Norway in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest with a contemporary re-imagining of “Ulveham”, a traditional Norwegian ballad. In 2025, they toured throughout Europe with Leprous.
Rather than treat tradition as a fixed reference, GÅTE approach it as a living force. Old material is not preserved for its own sake, but reworked and recontextualized, allowing it to resonate with contemporary urgency and relevance.
“Our music comes from a place where tradition is not something fixed, but something alive” the band says. “We draw from old sources because they still speak to us, and because they allow us to express something honest and human today.”
GÅTE have now completed their sixth studio album, which will be released on the band’s new label home Season of Mist. While the band has focused primarily on Norway in the past, signing with the international label reflects both the growing interest they have received from around the world and their desire to reach a wider audience.
During the fall of 2026, GÅTE will perform the album’s lead single “Sannsiger” and other new songs during a headline tour of Norway and one date in Istanbul, Turkey. Their concerts are well-known for being immersive and intense, balancing raw energy with a ritual-like focus that has earned them a glowing and growing reputation beyond the Nordic region.
Sigil is GÅTE's first album for Season of Mist and the most internationally minded chapter of their catalogue to date. Across ten tracks, the record moves through ancient legend and folk narrative to ask what survives once illusion falls away: enchantment, hunger, prophecy, mortality, and finally renewal. “Oskorsreia” conjures the Wild Hunt as a mirror for modern consumption and excess, while “Strandvaskar” draws on coastal burial superstition to stage a quiet exchange between the living and the dead. The album's emotional weight builds toward “Mi Jord”, where the earth itself seems to withdraw on shifting currents, before resolving in “Jostedalsrypa”, a song rooted in the true story of a child who survived alone in the mountains after the Black Death. Musically, Sigil threads Hardanger fiddle, nyckelharpa, and hurdy-gurdy through programmed electronics, heavy guitar, and Gunnhild Sundli's voice, with Maria Franz of HEILUNG joining on lead single "Sannsiger." The record never treats tradition as artefact. Old material is reworked rather than preserved, carrying inherited stories into something urgent and present.The Nordic Sound is supported by its patrons over on Patreon.com/jamotalksmusic
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You too can support the project at patreon.com/jamotalksmusic#67 - Jonas Lorentzen on the Return of Nebala
Send us Fan MailWe're taking a break from the live festival interviews this week to have a familiar face back with us once again! In this episode, Jameson sits down with Jonas Lorentzen of Nebala to …
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We're taking a break from the live festival interviews this week to have a familiar face back with us once again! In this episode, Jameson sits down with Jonas Lorentzen of Nebala to discuss the band's long-awaited return at this year's Midgardsblot. Jonas and I also let off some steam about AI and its affect on the Nordic music scene.
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Send us Fan MailWelcome back to the Nordic Sound. This is the first of a few live interviews done across both Midgardsblot and Fire in the Mountains, so there is a video component for those listening on podcast …
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Welcome back to the Nordic Sound. This is the first of a few live interviews done across both Midgardsblot and Fire in the Mountains, so there is a video component for those listening on podcast if you’d like to watch the scenic places where these chats take place as a nice changeup from zoom.
This first of the festival interview series is with mr. John Stenersen of Wardruna who is currently ramping up to release his first solo album on ByNorse, featuring traditional tunes played on Nyckelharpa with tastefully dark and brooding accompaniment on droning instruments and percussion.
In this upcoming conversation, John and I talk about a wide range of things including the inspiration for the solo album itself and his diy introduction to the Nordic folk tradition, and we learn some about his first musical experiences as a kid too which was pretty fun.
One caveat I always like to preface these live interviews with is because they are live at festivals, there will of course be more ambient noise than the typical Nordic Sound episode: people chatting in the distance, sound checks, seagulls, planes overhead… the works. Luckily there was nothing intrusive, but I just wanted to mention it for posterity. It’s all part of the charm of festival interviews - it really sets the scene
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You too can support the project at patreon.com/jamotalksmusic#65 - Mattias Thedens of Gangar: Dreng, Criticism, and Playing with Tradition
Send us Fan MailToday’s guest is a very dear friend of mine, Mattias Thedens, who is a renowned fiddler in the Norwegian folk scene and most known for his place as the frontman of folk rock band Gangar. In this …
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Today’s guest is a very dear friend of mine, Mattias Thedens, who is a renowned fiddler in the Norwegian folk scene and most known for his place as the frontman of folk rock band Gangar. In this episode, Mattias and I talk about the new album Dreng and the joys of touring before getting into a deeper conversation about tradition and how to handle criticism as a new artist.
Oslo-based Gangar bring a fresh take on Nordic roots music. The five-piece ensemble — Mattias Truell Thedens (Hardanger fiddle), Oskar Goedvriend Lindberget (saxophone), Richard Max (guitar), Jonas Thrana Jensen (bass), and Henrik Dullum (drums) — digs rare traditional tunes out of Norway's folk archives and rearranges them through rock, folk-metal, and jazz improvisation. The Hardanger fiddle, once banned in churches as "the devil's instrument" and now Norway's national instrument, gives the band its distinctive sound. Since their first concert in 2021 they've become one of Norway's most in-demand musical exports, playing Rudolstadt (DE), Sziget (HU), Celtic Connections (Scotland), and Port Fairy Folk Festival (Australia). Debut EP "Tre Danser" (2022, Heilo Records) was followed by debut album "Stubb" (2023). Second full-length "Dreng" was recorded in 2024 and released April 2026 on Heilo / Sounds Like Gold.The Nordic Sound is supported by its patrons over on Patreon.com/jamotalksmusic
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Send us Fan MailIn Nordic Sound #64 I sit down with the voices of Songleikr to discuss the making of their new album "Fuglefolk". We also geek out about birds... just a little bit. Support the showThe Nordic …
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In Nordic Sound #64 I sit down with the voices of Songleikr to discuss the making of their new album "Fuglefolk". We also geek out about birds... just a little bit.
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Send us Fan MailAfter a long hiatus, the Nordic Sound returns with Jósúa Hróðgeir Rood to talk about Nexion's latest album "Sundrung". Not only is Josh a rising vocal star in the extreme metal scene, but …
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After a long hiatus, the Nordic Sound returns with Jósúa Hróðgeir Rood to talk about Nexion's latest album "Sundrung". Not only is Josh a rising vocal star in the extreme metal scene, but as a scholar he is currently writing my PHD dissertation on Ásatrú as a reinvention of Old Norse Heathenism for the Social and Human Sciences department at University of Iceland. Putting two PhD students in related fields together in a zoom room is typically a recipe for disaster, but I think we managed alright ;) Thanks for the good hang, Josh!
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You too can support the project at patreon.com/jamotalksmusicThe Nordic Sound's Top 10 Albums of 2025
Send us Fan MailWhat a year to be a Nordic music geek, eh? This is already my fourth year of doing these year-end lists, and looking back, I do believe this year has left the greatest impression on me. Not only …
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What a year to be a Nordic music geek, eh? This is already my fourth year of doing these year-end lists, and looking back, I do believe this year has left the greatest impression on me. Not only as a listener, but as a musician myself. I look forward to what next year has in store, but for now, it's time to reflect and enjoy on the awesome music Nordic artists have brought us this year.
Thanks for another great year, everyone, and happy holidays!The Nordic Sound is supported by its patrons over on Patreon.com/jamotalksmusic
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Send us Fan MailFaber and I had such a good time hanging out for Nordic Sound 52 , that we just had to have him back on the channel to talk about Sowulo’s latest album, NIHT. We also talk about our shared …
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Faber and I had such a good time hanging out for Nordic Sound 52 , that we just had to have him back on the channel to talk about Sowulo’s latest album, NIHT. We also talk about our shared challenges of listening to music as musicians (cognitive vs emotional listening), mythology, paganism, and why we seem to always use esoteric languages in this style of music.
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Send us Fan MailRunahild joins the channel once again for Nordic Sound #61 to chat about her upcoming album (and book!) Seid, in which she takes us through a personal and spiritual journey with "seid" - an …
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Runahild joins the channel once again for Nordic Sound #61 to chat about her upcoming album (and book!) Seid, in which she takes us through a personal and spiritual journey with "seid" - an ancient Nordic shamanic practice of which there is woefully little archaeological or literary record.
Seid is out October 17th!The Nordic Sound is supported by its patrons over on Patreon.com/jamotalksmusic
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Send us Fan MailLive from the Pike's Peak Center in Colorado Springs, Einar and Jameson sit down for a retrospective on Wardruna’s “Birna” and the historic Fire in the Mountains festival in Montana this …
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Live from the Pike's Peak Center in Colorado Springs, Einar and Jameson sit down for a retrospective on Wardruna’s “Birna” and the historic Fire in the Mountains festival in Montana this past July.
Jameson Foster is an ethnomusicologist at the University of Colorado Boulder specializing in Nordic music traditions.
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Send us Fan MailMaja Kjaer joins the Nordic Sound for episode 59 to talk about her debut album "Landing", why Danish music is "like that", fiddling traditions in Denmark, and more. Support the showThe Nordic …
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Maja Kjaer joins the Nordic Sound for episode 59 to talk about her debut album "Landing", why Danish music is "like that", fiddling traditions in Denmark, and more.
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Send us Fan MailLive from Midgardsblot, MÍO returns to the Nordic Sound for a second time for an interview about their signing with ByNorse, their new album "Hva Nå", and how they use creatures of folklore to …
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Live from Midgardsblot, MÍO returns to the Nordic Sound for a second time for an interview about their signing with ByNorse, their new album "Hva Nå", and how they use creatures of folklore to tell their stories about modern issues through their lyrics.
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Send us Fan MailIn this installment of the Nordic Sound live from Midgardsblot, Jameson the Garden Gnome is joined by Mathias Dahlsveen of Norwegian folk metal band Vanvidd for a chat about the band's …
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In this installment of the Nordic Sound live from Midgardsblot, Jameson the Garden Gnome is joined by Mathias Dahlsveen of Norwegian folk metal band Vanvidd for a chat about the band's history and how they approach their own style of folk metal in their latest album Avlivsritualer. Featuring special guest, Borrepus
I highly recommend checking out Vanvidd's discography if you haven't already.
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Send us Fan MailJohannes Geworkian Hellman is one of the foremost names in the Nordic folk music sphere today, impressing audiences the world over with his acrobatic and innovative approach to an often …
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Johannes Geworkian Hellman is one of the foremost names in the Nordic folk music sphere today, impressing audiences the world over with his acrobatic and innovative approach to an often underestimated instrument - the Hurdy-Gurdy.
Johannes sits down with Jameson for Nordic Sound 56 to reflect on his Hurdy-Gurdy journey and his own identity as a musician, the story of his acclaimed gurdy/accordion duo Symbio with Lars Emil Öjeberget, and his recent collaboration with highly regarded kantele player Maija Kauhanen.I think this is an especially important episode for the musicians who follow the channel, as Johannes offers some profound insight and perspective on what it means to be a musician in the 21st century.
Johannes Website: https://www.johannesgeworkianhellman.se/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johannesgeworkianhellman/
Symbio: https://symbiomusic.com/
Maija Kauhanen & Johannes Geworkian Hellman: https://www.kauhanenhellman.com/
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0:00 Introduction
2:07 Johannes’ Hurdy-Gurdy Journey
19:20 The Hurdy-Gurdy in Swedish Tradition
26:44 Symbio
50:55 Migrating with Maija Kauhanen
1:01:37 Advice for Aspiring Musicians
1:10:03 Solo Project
1:21:20 Some spiritual perspectives on musicianshipThe Nordic Sound is supported by its patrons over on Patreon.com/jamotalksmusic
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Send us Fan MailBjörn Kaidel (Akleja, Plønk) joins Nordic Sound #55 to talk about how the Scandinavian folk revival of recent decades is leading to renewed interest among German musicians to reclaim a folk …
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Björn Kaidel (Akleja, Plønk) joins Nordic Sound #55 to talk about how the Scandinavian folk revival of recent decades is leading to renewed interest among German musicians to reclaim a folk music tradition of their own. Diving deeper, Björn and Jameson discuss the importance of medieval folk/rock bands such as In Extremo and Faun in keeping some semblance of folk music alive in Germany, how the folk revival is using archival work and manuscripts to reclaim a lost tradition, and the old connections between all folk musics of Europe and beyond before they became a matter of national identity.
Of course, we then tie all of this together in talking about Björn’s project Plønk and the reclaiming of the Waldzither as a German folk instrument, and his work with his wife in Akleja that could fool anyone into believing he’s Swedish (the name Björn doesn’t hurt).
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0:00 Overture
1:59 Introductions
5:50 Getting into Scandifolk
11:11 Where’s the German folk music scene?
44:02 Why Folk Music?
51:24 Plønk and the Waldzither
1:08:32 AklejaThe Nordic Sound is supported by its patrons over on Patreon.com/jamotalksmusic
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Send us Fan MailPlease join me in welcoming the inimitable Mia Guldhammer to Nordic Sound #54. Performing with acts such as Virelai, Mallebrok, and now Guldganger, Mia has long made a name for herself as a …
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Please join me in welcoming the inimitable Mia Guldhammer to Nordic Sound #54. Performing with acts such as Virelai, Mallebrok, and now Guldganger, Mia has long made a name for herself as a passionate keeper and performer of the Scandinavian ballad tradition at Medieval markets and reenactments, as well as a celebrated vocalist in the Danish folk music scene. Mia takes us through her experience in both, diving deep into the enchanting world of medieval balladry, how we keep them alive (and meaningful) today, and how we can bridge the worlds of traditional folk music and medieval reenactment.
Mia, thank you so much for joining the Nordic Sound, it was an absolute pleasure to nerd out with someone as passionate and knowledgeable as yourself.
0:00 Overture
1:46 Introduction
4:06 Mia’s Musical Upbringing
12:29 Medieval Ballads
25:24 Danish Folk Music
51:40 Medieval Markets and ReenactmentsThe Nordic Sound is supported by its patrons over on Patreon.com/jamotalksmusic
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You too can support the project at patreon.com/jamotalksmusic#53 - Levina Storåkern | Indie Nordic Folk, Musicianship, and "Månadsvill"
Send us Fan MailMost known through her bands Diket and Ævestaden, Levina Storåkern joins Nordic Sound #53 to talk about her recently released solo endeavor “Månadsvill”. Captivated on the first listen, Jameson …
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Most known through her bands Diket and Ævestaden, Levina Storåkern joins Nordic Sound #53 to talk about her recently released solo endeavor “Månadsvill”. Captivated on the first listen, Jameson sits down with this rising star to talk about her songwriting process and the inspirations that went into the record, as well as learning more about her journey as a folk musician. Along the way, we also get into a pretty interesting discussion about how we understand others through their music, and the importance of understanding what kind of musician you are so you can thrive. You can’t teach a butterfly to bark, after all.
Come join us in Nordic Sound 53 to hear more!
Album link: https://levinastorakern.bandcamp.com/album/m-nadsvill
0:00 Overture
1:25 Introduction
9:00 Levina’s story
21:03 Is folk music cool again?
35:39 Understanding others through their music
42:05 The Kantele
50:42 Musicians, artists, and virtuosos
1:00:14 MånadsvillThe Nordic Sound is supported by its patrons over on Patreon.com/jamotalksmusic
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You too can support the project at patreon.com/jamotalksmusicAlbum Review: Maija Kauhanen and Johannes Geworkian Hellman, "Migrating"
Send us Fan MailPainting vivid impressionistic landscapes through their ancient instruments, Nordic folk titans Maija Kauhanen and Johannes Geworkian Hellman join forces on their debut album Migrating. Each of …
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Painting vivid impressionistic landscapes through their ancient instruments, Nordic folk titans Maija Kauhanen and Johannes Geworkian Hellman join forces on their debut album Migrating. Each of these musicians are heavy hitters, or even icons, if I could be so bold on their respective instruments, Maija on kantele and Johannes on hurdy-gurdy, so I have been fairly curious in the lead up to this record to see how these musicians were going to pull off blending these instruments which, despite being rather ancient, have seldom been put together, and certainly not at this caliber.
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Send us Fan MailFaber Horbach of Sowulo joins the Nordic Sound for episode 52 to talk about Sowulo’s origins, the recent tour, and walk us through the band’s development from Alvenrad to Wurdiz. We also get …
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Faber Horbach of Sowulo joins the Nordic Sound for episode 52 to talk about Sowulo’s origins, the recent tour, and walk us through the band’s development from Alvenrad to Wurdiz. We also get into a pretty good discussion about artistic integrity when bridging music, mythology, and history. Thanks for hanging out, Faber!
0:00 Intro
1:08 Europoean Tour, Echoes and Mervailles, Opening for Heilung
12:52 Early Sowulo
26:30 Alvenrad
29:34 Sol
35:08 Artistic Integrity
47:39 Mann
55:56 Grima
1:03:20 Wurdiz
1:14:16 What’s Next?The Nordic Sound is supported by its patrons over on Patreon.com/jamotalksmusic
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You too can support the project at patreon.com/jamotalksmusicAlbum Review: Noiduin, "Lovi"
Send us Fan MailRooted in ancient Finnish lore, Noiduin emerges with their first full-length album Lovi, an homage to an otherworldly state or space, a rift between worlds, and a place of crossing where the …
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Rooted in ancient Finnish lore, Noiduin emerges with their first full-length album Lovi, an homage to an otherworldly state or space, a rift between worlds, and a place of crossing where the veil between the living and the dead thins. With a sound palette dominated by tagelharpa, percussion, kantele, and raw ethereal voices, Lovi brings songs both new and revisited to their already impressive repertoire.
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You too can support the project at patreon.com/jamotalksmusic#51 - Hedningarna with Anders Norudde
Send us Fan MailAnders Norudde is one of the minds behind the legendary Hedningarna - a band whose influence is still felt throughout the world of Nordic folk music today. With their reputation for bringing a …
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Anders Norudde is one of the minds behind the legendary Hedningarna - a band whose influence is still felt throughout the world of Nordic folk music today. With their reputation for bringing a more raw, primal, and percussive energy to traditional folk music, Hedningarna was one of a handful of bands out of Sweden in the 90s who pushed the boundaries of what folk music can be.
With Hedningarna's lasting influence on Nordic music today, cited as influences on the likes of Einar Selvik, Maria Franz, and others, we are truly grateful that Anders agreed to come onto the podcast to talk about the band's history, as well as showing us his own menagerie of instruments as a luthier. There's no overstating how much of a milestone this is for the podcast, as no story of the Nordic Sound would be complete without Hedningarna.
0:00 Intro
5:06 Anders’ Early Music
12:58 The Story of Hedningarna
38:12 Hedningarna’s Influence
51:55 Instrument MakingThe Nordic Sound is supported by its patrons over on Patreon.com/jamotalksmusic
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You too can support the project at patreon.com/jamotalksmusicAlbum Review: MÍO, "Hva Nå?"
Send us Fan MailAs you all know, MÍO's debut record Ingen Tid å Miste earned the top spot on my 2023 Nordic Sound Top 10 list. All these years later, I still stand by what I’ve said before: not only does …
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As you all know, MÍO's debut record Ingen Tid å Miste earned the top spot on my 2023 Nordic Sound Top 10 list. All these years later, I still stand by what I’ve said before: not only does MÍO weave a musical experience like no other, but their electrifying live performances put them in a league of their own.
But Ingen Tid å Miste had the benefit of being without precedent. The sophomore album, on the other hand, is the arena in which a band like MÍO needs to buckle in and put in the work needed to follow through under the weight of a whole new set of expectations.
So, with Hva Nå, will MÍO conjure up a second record that stands on its own legs, or would they always be striving for, and not quite reaching, the heights of their inaugural album? Let's talk about it.The Nordic Sound is supported by its patrons over on Patreon.com/jamotalksmusic
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Send us Fan MailIngrid returns to the Nordic Sound for the 50th episode to talk about her recent performance project "Echoes" with Maria Franz and her solo project "Piina" - a multi-movement work seeking to …
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Ingrid returns to the Nordic Sound for the 50th episode to talk about her recent performance project "Echoes" with Maria Franz and her solo project "Piina" - a multi-movement work seeking to explore the theme of pain through music. With no responsible adult in the room to keep us on track, we meander quite a bit through conversations about the effects of social media on live performance, the way pain is (or isn't) processed in our daily lives, and the importance of recycling.
The interview concludes with Ingrid teasing upcoming new music from Songleikr for a much anticipated follow up to their first album Godtfolk. So stick around to the end ;)The Nordic Sound is supported by its patrons over on Patreon.com/jamotalksmusic
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Send us Fan MailThe Black Metal perspective makes a long overdue debut to the Nordic Sound in episode 49 with the inimitable Thomas Eriksen (Mork, Udåd). Not only has Thomas made quite the name for himself as …
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The Black Metal perspective makes a long overdue debut to the Nordic Sound in episode 49 with the inimitable Thomas Eriksen (Mork, Udåd). Not only has Thomas made quite the name for himself as the mind behind Mork, but kept himself and others entertained during COVID running his own Black Metal podcast, the "Thomas Eriksen Podcast" which featured some in depth conversations with big names in Norwegian Black Metal. Join us as Thomas takes us through what the style means to him, his recent work on Mork's seventh album "Syv", and my favorite, his haunting experimental project Udåd.
Thomas's work has captivated me over the last few years as I've explored his impressive discography defined by "urkraft", and a warm, organic approach to black metal inspired by rock production styles from the 60s and 70s. "Udåd" sealed the deal for me with its bleak and skeletal approach to a primitive black metal sound, reminding one of the atmosphere of films like the Blair Witch Project. If you haven't yet, I do sincerely hope you check out Thomas's music.
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0:00 Intro
1:47 Why Black Metal?
19:09 The Thomas Eriksen Podcast
32:57 Mork
56:16 Udåd
1:21:19 Midgardsblot
1:25:18 Black Metal Today
1:32:43 Closing ThoughtsThe Nordic Sound is supported by its patrons over on Patreon.com/jamotalksmusic
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