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On her new album Alva, singer, musician, activist and cultural icon Mari Boine offers glimpses into a childhood which she abandoned when she chose to leave behind a strict religious upbringing in order to pursue a life of activism. The new studio record reflects on finding the balance the between her, the at times lonely, mission to share the culture and histories of the Sámi people through music to people across the world, and her personal journey and relationships.

Alva reflects the “willpower” of its name, and takes the listener on a musical journey of exhilarating momentum, spurred along by a full band. There’s an emancipated energy that is also reflected in the music, soaring to new heights over vast imagined landscapes of the tundra of Northern Norway.

Tracklist:
1. Die dien luohkkái / Up That Hill
2. Dánsso fal mu váhkaran / Keep On Dancing Váhkaran
3. Olamuttos letne ain / Still Within Reach
4. Oidnojuvvon / Destiny
5. Mu eadni / Mother of Mine
6. Várjalivccet min vuolláneames / Keep Us From Giving Up
7. Miedušteapmi / Halfway Home
8. Anárjoh’gáttis / By My Beautiful River
9. Oainnestan / Glimpses
10. Vuoi beaivi don eallima addi / O Beaivi Giver of Life
11. Áhkánsuolu
12. Rohkos / A Prayer
13. Lean dás / I Am Always Here 

Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: CD Digipack
Release date: September 6th, 2024
Genre: World Music / Folk / Nordic Folk

The Norwegian duo Lindy-Fay Hella (Wardruna) & Dei Farne is releasing the new full-length "Islet" via By Norse on March 8, 2024.
The beautiful auditory experience was created during the pandemic, from which the musicians merged with an album that paints a vivid musical canvas of our collective journey through unprecedented times.

Collaborating remotely, the collective discovered a novel way of working that felt strangely fitting for the times –a fusion of vulnerability and innovation. Vocals, synths, and programming became the pillars, forming the backbone of a sound that is both intimate and expansive. As the world stood still, Lindy-Fay Hella (Wardruna) & Dei Farne found solace in crafting melodies that encapsulate the emotions of isolation. As a result, 'Islet' encompasses a variety of styles, from synthwave/electronic music, to dark pop and soothing, warm melodies.

'Islet' is a testament to the resilience of creativity in challenging times and also inspires hope, a magical place of its own within the endless ocean, a solid place in the sea of loneliness.

For fans of: Depeche Mode, Chelsea Wolfe, Kaelan Mikla, Einstürzende Neubauten, Eivør, Ivar Bjørnson & Einar Selvik

Design by Lara - Subterranean Print
Whale illustration by Alexandra Kostecka

TRACKLIST:
1. Sintra
2. Dark Water
3. Whisper
4. Low Water
5. Slowly The Light Dies Out
6. Like The Star
7. Don’t Do Right
8. Furnas
9. The Fluttering Sail

Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: CD Digipack w/8 pages booklet
Release Date:  March 8th 2024
Genre: Alternative/Alternative Pop/New Wave

Exclusive re-issue of Mari Boine’s legendary album “Gula Gula”!

For more than 30 years, Sami-Norwegian folk pioneer Mari Boine has brought indigenous culture to the forefront of folk and world music. She condensed her visions of cultural and environmental activism in her lengendary album Gula Gula,  carrying the flame of the Norwegian Sami culture.
Originally released on her own label and later by Peter Gabriel's Real World Records, "Gula Gula" won Mari her first Spellemannprisen (Norwegian Grammy Award) in 1989.
For this exclusive By Norse re-issue set in December 2023, the original recording tapes from 1989 were located and two previously unreleased tracks from the Gula Gula studio sessions were discovered. The two songs have been mixed by the original producer Tellef Kvifte, and the full album remastered by Robin Schmidt.
This edition includes the authentic producer notes, and the artwork was re-envisioned by the original designer Madla Hruza.

TRACKLIST:
1. Gula Gula
2. Vilges Suola
3. Balu Badjel Go Vuoittãn
4. Du Lahka
5. It Šat Duolmma Mu
6. Eadnãn Bãkti
7. Oppskrift For Herrefolk
8. Duinne
9. Davás (Bonus Track)
10. Gi Meg Handa Di, Søster (Bonus Track)

Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: CD Jewelcase with slipcase & poster booklet
Release Date:  December 1st 2023
Genre: World Music / Folk

Progressive dark group TVINNA returns with their second act "Two - Wings Of Ember" - stylistically more open, more experimental and thoroughly free. A logical consequence of their own visions and artistic concept. But also a result of the new line-up. Laura and Rafael Fella have remained from the original line-up. She, one of the enchanting voices in pagan folk band "FAUN", he, playing guitars for Swiss folk metallers "Eluveitie".

“Two - Wings Of Ember“ is the second out of four chapters, in which TVINNA breaks down the different episodes of life - each linked to one of the four elements. On this release, the element of fire takes the central stage. "Two - Wings Of Ember", which will be released in 2024 via By Norse, is dedicated to the next chapter of human existence - childhood, youth - and the element fire. Within eleven multifaceted sound chapters, one experiences a moving, honest and adventurous sonic journey. Mysticism, mythology and lyricism are equally firmly rooted in TVINNA's music - a deep attraction to nature and the magic of life.

For fans of: Eivør , Eluveitie, Faun

TRACKLIST

1. Nénuphar
2. Dawn Of Mine
3. Louga (feat. Fabienne Erni)
4. Irwahhên
5. Arma
6. Wings Of Ember
7. Somnia
8. Two Staves
9. Fortress
10. The Fall
11. Der Weg

Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: CD Digipack & 24p booklet
Release Date:  February 23rd 2024
Genre: Rock / Progressive rock

Iconic Sámi – Norwegian folk artist Mari Boine is known as genre-bending trailblazer with a taste for jazz, folk, rock, and world. Returning with a new album after five years, she has again found something completely different inside her than anything heard before. The album ‘Amame’, co-written with Norwegian jazz artist Bugge Wesseltoft shows a different and more mature Mari Boine, accompanied by Wesseltoft’s tender and responsive piano playing. Songs with seriousness and depth, sung by Mari Boine tells stories about love, human vulnerability, injustice, and struggle, but also about pride and dignity.

‘Amame’ will be released on September 29, 2023 via By Norse.

Tracklist:
1. Amame javkat (So We Don’t Fade) 05:03
2. Alit alihasta aliha (Blue Shines the Blue) (03:52)
3. Don oidnet mu sielu (You Saw My Soul) (04:38)
4. Elle (04:40)
5. Cinadan gahpiriin (My Head Holds High the Horned Hat) 03:37
6. Eadnan bakti (To Woman) 04:58
7. If Tomorrow’s Mine 05:23
8. Miha (I Stand Tall) 05:23
9. Jearrat biekkas (To Ask the Wind) 06:06
10. Leat go don dies (Will You Be There) 03:50
11. Mu oappa niegus (In My Sister’s Dream) 08:35
 

Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: CD Digipack
Release date: September 29th, 2023
Genre: World Music / Jazz

New studio album by the Norwegian Prog Rock trio DROTT, comprised of Arve Isdal (Enslaved), Ivar Thormodsæter (Ulver) and Matias Monsen!

There is an ancient force. A neglected force. A force that has been linked to all that is inexplicable. It remains with the young and the old who tell each other tales of the unnatural. Some say this force comes from the North. Mountains and fjords are named after it. One word to encapsulate the mystery around us, a concept from old mythology that has been oppressed by the might of the church. DROTT are guests as they stand on the threshold of this realm and explore the Scandinavian myths through experimental soundscapes.

Their new release “TROLL” is a journey through superstition and legend. From the ancient father of the North, Fornjot, to the rituals of the witches, “TROLL” explores the hidden paths of old myths and trolldom. Layered in landscapes of contrasting guitars, ambient cellos and powerful drums, the album alludes to some of DROTT´s earlier soundscapes while revealing a new direction in their music.

Tracklist:
1. Troldhaug (03.01)
2. Allting (02.49)
3. Våkenatt (05.38)
4. Til Stein (05.00)
5. Det Ser (03.22)
6. Solskodde (03.18)
7. Mara (01.24)
8. Troll  (03.23)
9. Nattas Blot (04.46)
10. Sabbat (04.24)
11. Fornjots Born (04.41)
12. Grotten (01.55)
13. Natt (02.35)

Guest musicians:
Kristian Espedal (vocals)
Lindy Fay Hella (vocals)
Herbrand Larsen (vocals)

Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: CD Digipack Trifold
Release date: May 19th, 2023
Genre: Progressive Rock

Enslaved release their iconic early demo from 1992 “Yggdrasill” as a fully remastered re-issue!

Raw, untamed, furious yet sophisticated, “Yggdrasill” is undoubtedly an essential cornerstone of the Norwegian Black Metal scene. Despite the young age of their members in their teens at the time they recorded it, “Yggdrasill” already shows Enslaved's ability to write complex, powerful and evocative compositions, being among the first ones to tap into the Norse mythology and Viking imagery to convey their Nordic heritage.

Fully remastered by Tony Lindgren at Fascination Street Studios, this new re-issue of “Yggdrasill” from By Norse Music (Ivar Bjørnson’s own imprint) on CD Digipack features an informative 12-pages booklet with liner notes from both Grutle Kjellson and Ivar Bjørnson, providing a historical perspective upon the music, archive photos from the period and full lyrics; and all five songs from the demo plus the Bonus Track “Enslaved"!

Tracklist:

1. Heimdallr
2. Allfadr Odinn
3. Hal Valr
4. Niunda Heim
5. Resound Of Gjallarhorn
6. Enslaved (Bonus Track)

Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: CD Digipack w/ 12-pages booklet
Release date: December 2nd, 2022
Genre: Black Metal

Kalandra “Kingdom Two Crowns: Norse Lands Soundtrack (Extended)”: the extended and newly mixed soundtrack they composed for the game and its new world called Norse Lands on CD Digipack!

Composed as the original soundtrack for the game Kingdom Two Crowns and its new world called Norse Lands, “Kingdom Two Crowns: Norse Lands Soundtrack (Extended)” is Kalandra’s second studio album and comes as a very unique and different project from their debut album “The Line” (2020, By Norse Music).  Released to players on the 16th of November 2021, Norse Lands takes place in an environment inspired by Norse Viking culture from year 1000 C.E. Players can unleash abilities drawn upon Norse Gods, control powerful forces, building Viking-inspired armaments, solving challenging puzzles etc.

To transform the original game soundtrack into this new album, the band has extended some tracks and given them a new mix, for the purpose of giving the listener (and non-players) a more holistic experience of the music. The band has collaborated with local Norwegian Folk musicians such as John Stenersen and Kenneth Lien, using old instruments like Hurdy-Gurdy, Nyckelharpa and Moraharpa.

Tracklist:

1. Eikthyrnir (Extended)
2. Ferden (Extended)
3. Drømmefanger (Extended)
4. Veiviseren (Extended)
5. Skogtroll (Extended)
6. Mørke Skoger (Extended)
7. Synnavind (Extended)
8. Helheim (Extended)
9. Nordlys (Extended)
10. Greed (Extended)
11. Hrimfaxi (Extended)
12. Valkyrja (Extended)

Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: CD Digipack
Release date: April 8th, 2022
Genre: Soundtrack

Internationally acclaimed composer and virtuoso cellist from London Jo Quail new studio album “The Cartographer” on CD Digipack!

“The Cartographer” is a piece commissioned by the renown Roadburn Festival, who will host its premiere performance in April 2022 at the 013 venue in Tilburg, the Netherlands. The project, initially planned for 2020, explores the space where classical instrumentation and contemporary heavy music intersect: how classical music has a heaviness of its own, and how these elements can be brought into contemporary heavy genres.

The Cartographer - composed by Jo Quail
Scored for Electric Cello (Jo Quail), Electric Violin (Danielle Van Berkom), Piano (Floris Verbeij), Male Vocal (Jake Harding), Female Vocal (Lucie Dehli), Orchestral Percussion (Nils Jenster and Vito Guerrieri) and 8 Trombones (The New Trombone Collective - Remko De Jager, Koen Kaptijn, Alexander Verbeek, Pierre Volders, Sebastiaan Kemner, Lode Smeets, Mark Boonstra and Brandt Atemma). Spoken word written by Jo Quail, narrated by Alice Krige.

Conducted by Jos Pijnappel.

Recorded at Groenland Studios - Engineered by Hans Ravestein
Mixed and Mastered at Riff Studios by James Griffiths
Produced by James Griffiths and Jo Quail

Tracklist:

1. Movement 1
2. Movement 2
3. Movement 3
4. Movement 4
5. Movement 5

Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: CD Digipack
Release date: May 6th, 2022
Genre: Contemporary Classical / Post Metal

The Northman songwriter and actor, and former Heilung singer Jonas Lorentzen's debut full-length album of his solo project Nebala: “Lustuz Laþu Woþuz Alu” on CD Digipack!

After being involved with Heilung for two years, and more recently with the worldwide-acclaimed movie The Northman as songwriter and actor, Jonas Lorentzen decided to focus on his own musical expression, based on a reimagination of Nordic Folk and spiritually driven music.

“Lustuz Laþu Woþuz Alu” is Nebala’s first full-length studio album and invites the listeners to dive into Old Norse Mythology. Nebala in Proto-Germanic means “the void”; the void through which all life originates. Sexuality is the essence of all life form. Through this album Nebala initiates sexuality into a space of sacredness. The name of the album alludes to 3 stages of sexuality, fertility and love.

Tracklist:
1. Alagabia
2. In Raurani
3. Safijan
4. Skinanarijaz
5. Laþu
6. Ant Mér Sjalfri Þér
7. Mannz Gamana
8. Surgo Sebo
9. Blotha Huñaga Bolañan Alu

Release date:  July 29th, 2022
Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: CD Digipack
Genre: World Music / Folk

Debut solo album of the renown Nordic Folk artist and composer Nanna Barslev on CD Digipack, featuring a 20-pages booklet with all lyrics and English translations!

In “Lysbærer”, Nanna invites you into a hidden world between dark and light in nature and human nature, from misty underworld roots to ancient mountain calls, from scenic battle fields to meditative healing spells, with protection spells and words from the Edda.

The album title “Lysbærer”, which translates to “Carrier of light” is a reference to the celebration of the Sun and the Moon, lighting up the dark and changing seasons. The circle of life and death connecting with nature and the nature in us humans. The dark and light theme is the main essence of the vision in this album and follows up with the theme of chaos and cosmos from Nanna’s previous single “Skelfr Yggdrasil” released in 2019.

Interpretation of Nordic folklore and mythology themes are one of Nanna’s signatures, expressed through her mesmerising and fascinating voice, that ranges from experimental old Nordic singing techniques to underworld growling and whispering.

”Lysbærer” was produced by Fieke van den Hurk (Eivør, TVINNA) in Dearworldstudio, the Netherlands. Together for “Lysbærer”, Fieke and Nanna have found a sound that reflects the heritage of Nanna’s previous projects, bringing together momentums ranging from Metal, distrorted Folktronica, crispy sounds and heavy beats. The album was mastered by Iver Sandøy (Enslaved, Ivar Bjørnson & Einar Selvik).

Tracklist:
1. Skjoldmø
2. Runebundet
3. Mod vrede
4. Askr
5. Lysbærer 
6. Rhimfaxe
7. Jagtmarker
8. Sunna Sol
9. Sten

Release date: March 18th, 2021
Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: CD Digipack w/ 20-pages booklet
Genre: World Music / Folk

DROTT first full-length studio album “Orcus” on CD Digipack Trifold!

“In the realms of the dead dwells Orcus, the punisher of broken oaths in the afterlife. He is Lord in this abode for purification of the souls, the Underworld. This is the katabasis of DROTT.

Called by The Lure, DROTT is flung into the maze of Caerdroia, descending deeper and closer to the realms of Orcus. As darkness grows, DROTT grasps at every beam of light possible in Katabasis, before realizing the true nature of the journey. As DROTT faces the sad and gloomy shore called The Strait, contours of The Psychopomp emerge from the shadows, he is the guide of souls in the passage between the living and the dead. So begins the journey into Orcus.

By The Lunar Lake recalls the echoes from the past. A feeling of tranquillity and connection with the living, unaware of the Marauders lurking nearby. Escaping the savage Marauders, Grey Gull ascends, restoring tranquillity and strength before DROTT´s final descent through The Arch of Gloom. There awaits Orcus, the judge, punisher and purificator. The Lord of the Underworld.”

DROTT is comprised of Arve Isdal (Enslaved), Ivar Thormodsæter (Ulver) and Matias Monsen and hails from Bergen in the west coast of Norway. With their varied musical background ranging from metal and jazz to classical music, they create the genre which can only be described as DROTT. Inspired by forces of nature, superstition and spirituality the trio explores light within darkness through their music.

Tracklist:

1. The Lure
2. Caerdroia
3. Katabasis
4. The Strait
5. Psychopomp
6. By the Lunar Lake
7. The Marauders
8. Grey Gull
9. Arch of Gloom
10. Orcus

Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: CD Digipack Trifold
Release date: September 24, 2021
Genre: Progressive Rock

Ivar Bjørnson & Einar Selvik’s “Skuggsjá” – By Norse Music re-issue - on Hard Cover Digibook CD, featuring a completely renewed artwork with the full lyrics and English translations (previously available only in long sold-out limited editions)!

When renowned musicians such as ENSLAVED guitarist / composer Ivar Bjørnson and Einar Selvik – the mastermind behind WARDRUNA, which gained attention far beyond the world of music for their contributions to the score of the acclaimed ‘Vikings’ TV-series – join forces, the outcome is far too easily dismissed in advance as a “super project”.

By highlighting ideas, traditions and instruments of their Norse past, SKUGGSJÁ speak of the history of Norway and reflect relevant aspects from the past into our present day. Using metal instrumentation as well as some of Scandinavia’s oldest instruments and poetry in Norse and Norwegian, ‘Skuggsjá’ represents a fusion between past and present, both lyrically and musically.

‘Skuggsjá’ was originally conceived as a commissioned musical work written by Ivar Bjørnson and Einar Selvik. The arrangement was performed by ENSLAVED and WARDRUNA as a concert piece in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the Norwegian constitution at the Eidsivablot festival in Eidsvoll, Norway on September 13th, 2014.

Tracklist:

1. Intro: Ull Kjem
2. Skuggsjá
3. Makta Og Vanæra, For All Tid
4. Tore Hund
5. Rop Fra Røynda - Mælt Fra Minne
6. Skuggeslåtten (instrumental)
7. Kvervandi
8. Vitkispá
9. Bøn Om Ending, Bøn Om Byrjing
10. Outro: Ull Gjekk

Release date: November 26, 2021
Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: Hard Cover Digibook CD
Genre: Metal

Renown Wardruna co-lead singer Lindy-Fay Hella's second album "Hildring" on CD Digipack with 12-pages booklet!

Dei Farne are musicians; Roy Ole Førland, Ingolf Hella Torgersen and new addition Sondre Veland, and with them, Lindy-Fay has found kindred spirits.

Hildring is an intuitively crafted, ornamental and rhythmical record with a dark pop sensibility, channelling the musicians’ mutual appreciation of different genres, from dark synth, folk, jazz, noise/experimental, Krautrock, prog rock, and world music. The soundscapes of Hildring are like moonlight shimmering in running water. Synth drones and fluid melodies are deftly-woven together with the organic sounds of acoustic piano, guitars, harmonium and percussion/drums, elevated into something larger than life by Lindy-Fay’s extraordinary, expressive vocal style.
 
Lindy-Fay Hella sounds especially liberated on this record, reconnecting to a childhood passion for synths, and her love of “Black Celebration” by Depeche Mode, attributing her vocal experimentation to Dave Gahan’s wide-ranging style. Lindy-Fay also draws powerful inspiration also from traditional Joik singing, unique to the Sámi people of Northern Europe. Lindy-Fay honours her great-grandmother and other Sámi people who suffered injustice when this traditional form was condemned. Harnessing her vocal power is not necessarily about choosing the right words, rather following specific feelings and utilising the voice as an instrument.

Tracklist:

1. Hildring
2. Los
3. Insect
4. The Lake
5. Brising
6. Kjetto
7. Taag
8. Otherworld
9. Gjelet

Release date: November 26, 2021
Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: CD Digipack w/ 12-pages booklet
Genre: World Music / Folk

Limited 1st press of 1000 copies worldwide with a matt finish and gold foil Slipcase

Features:

- 4x dual layer DVDs (PAL)
- Slipcase with matt finish and Gold Foil
- 16 pages booklet
- Movies download card

Enslaved is celebrating 30 years of unprecedented, genre-boundaries altering presence in the Extreme Metal and Prog scenes in 2021! To celebrate this milestone, By Norse Music and Nuclear Blast proudly announce the release of the Enslaved “Cinematic Tour 2020” on June 25th, 2021.

The Enslaved “Cinematic Tour 2020” 4x DVDs (PAL)  contains the four streamed concerts broadcasted by the band in 2020:

“The Rise of Ymir” was performed as part of the Verftet Online Festival in Bergen during spring 2020. As the band celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2021, "The Rise of Ymir" is a powerful gathering of some of Enslaved’s all-times favourite hymns.

"Chronicles of the Northbound” was performed in the spirit of and in collaboration with Roadburn Festival at USF Verftet in Bergen, Norway, during a psychedelic day of Summer 2020. The setlist was assembled 1:1 from an online voting by fans. Enslaved salutes their fans for their efforts in choosing a list that was also 1:1 with their "dream set".

"Below the Lights" was performed in league with Beyond the Gates Festival at USF Verftet in Bergen, Norway, during a dark day of summer 2020. The event witnessed Enslaved perform their acclaimed opus "Below the Lights" in its entirety, featuring the guest musician Inge Rypdal.

“Utgard – The Journey Within” was performed with power from Summer Breeze Open Air, at Nowhere in Sotra, Norway during a day of might in Summer 2020. "Utgard - The Journey Within" was Enslaved’s virtual release party for their latest album "Utgard".

Release date: 25.06.21
Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: 4x DVDs (PAL) Digislack
Genre: Black Metal / Progressive Metal"

Limited 1st press of 1000 copies worldwide with a matt finish and gold foil Slipcase

Features:

- 4x dual layer DVDs (PAL) in digipack
- 4x CDs in digipack
- Slipcase with matt finish and Gold Foil
- 24 pages booklet
- Movies download card

Enslaved is celebrating 30 years of unprecedented, genre-boundaries altering presence in the Extreme Metal and Prog scenes in 2021! To celebrate this milestone, By Norse Music and Nuclear Blast proudly announce the release of the Enslaved “Cinematic Tour 2020” on June 25th, 2021.

The Enslaved “Cinematic Tour 2020” 4x CDs + 4x DVDs (PAL)  contains the four streamed concerts broadcasted by the band in 2020:

“The Rise of Ymir” was performed as part of the Verftet Online Festival in Bergen during spring 2020. As the band celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2021, ""The Rise of Ymir"" is a powerful gathering of some of Enslaved’s all-times favourite hymns.

"Chronicles of the Northbound” was performed in the spirit of and in collaboration with Roadburn Festival at USF Verftet in Bergen, Norway, during a psychedelic day of Summer 2020. The setlist was assembled 1:1 from an online voting by fans. Enslaved salutes their fans for their efforts in choosing a list that was also 1:1 with their "dream set".

"Below the Lights" was performed in league with Beyond the Gates Festival at USF Verftet in Bergen, Norway, during a dark day of summer 2020. The event witnessed Enslaved perform their acclaimed opus "Below the Lights" in its entirety, featuring the guest musician Inge Rypdal.

“Utgard – The Journey Within” was performed with power from Summer Breeze Open Air, at Nowhere in Sotra, Norway during a day of might in Summer 2020. "Utgard - The Journey Within" was Enslaved’s virtual release party for their latest album "Utgard".

Release date: 25.06.21
Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: 4x CDs + 4x DVDs (PAL) Boxset
Genre: Black Metal / Progressive Metal

KJELL BRAATEN NEW ALBUM "FERD" ON CD DIGIPAK!

"Ferd" means "journey", "travel", and "to explore". The album's primary focus is to honor those who traveled the world, thus expanding knowledge and facilitating cultural exchange. This aspect is highlighted through working with music in a historical sense, as most of the travelers' instruments were brought back from cultures far away – bringing with them musical inspiration as well.

The CD digipak comes with an extensive 24-pages booklet, featuring a story and
an illustration for each song.

Tracklist:
1. Kyst
2. Vestarveg
3. Skogsflukt
4. Vette
5. Østavind
6. Storebjørn
7. Ritet
8. Huldra
9. Blåne
10. Ferd

Label: By Norse Music
Media type: CD 2-panels digipak w/24-pages booklet
Release date: November 13th, 2020
Genre: World Music / Folk

KALANDRA DEBUT FULL-LENGTH ALBUM "THE LINE" ON CD DIGIPAK!

After amassing 1.9 million views on YouTube with their cover of Wardruna's "Helvegen" (released as a digital single on By Norse Music in March 2020), self-releasing the two acclaimed singles "Brave New World" and "The Waiting Game" and composing two tracks for the HBO Nordic series "Beforeigners", Norwegian alternative pop sensation Kalandra will release their debut full-length album on October 23rd via By Norse Music!

Weaving ethereal melodies into raw and eerie musical landscapes, Kalandra delivers a powerful blend of alternative pop and rock. For fans of: Aurora, Eivør, Röyksopp, Goldfrapp, Björk

Tracklist:

1. Borders
2. The Waiting Game
3. Slow Motion
4. Naive
5. Virkelighetens Etterklang
6. Ensom
7. Brave New World
8. On The Run
9. Wonderland
10. With You
11. It Gets Easier

Label: By Norse Music
Media type: CD 2-panel digipak
Release date: October 23, 2020
Genre: Alternative Pop

Wardruna's new studio album on CD jewelcase with slipcase, featuring a 28-pages booklet.

Kvitravn musically continues where the Runaljod trilogy left off, yet it marks a distinct evolution in Wardruna's unique sound. In a rich musical tapestry, Wardruna use a broad selection of both traditional and historical instruments such as Kravik-lyre, Trossingen-lyre, Taglharpa, Sootharp, Langeleik, Crwth, Goat- horn, Lur, Bronze-lur, flute, Moraharpa, and the record also features guest appearances by a small group of prominent traditional singers, spearheaded by Kirsten Bråten Berg, one of the most important custodians of Norwegian traditional song. Throughout eleven songs, Kvitravn discusses Northern sorcery, spirit-animals, shadows, nature and animism, the wisdom and meanings of certain myths, various Norse spiritual concepts, and the relation between sage and songs.

Wardruna have carved a rich, polyphonic and dramatic musical landscape that honours the ancient past without gimmick, whilst simultaneously illuminating meaningful expressions of Norse tradition through intrinsically detailed contemporary composition. Beyond genre, theirs is a sound that must be truly experienced.

Tracklist:

1. Synkverv 4:52
2. Kvitravn 6:17
3. Skugge 6:38
4. Grá 3:33
5. Fylgjutal 7:05
6. Munin 5:26
7. Kvit hjort 5:20
8. Viseveiding 5:04
9. Ni 4:15
10. Vindavlarljod 6:38
11. Andvevarljod 10:16

Label: By Norse Music
Release date: 22.01.21
Media type: CD Jewelcase + Slipcase
Genre: Folk / World Music

TVINNA (FEAT. MEMBERS OF FAUN AND ELUVEITIE) DEBUT ALBUM "ONE IN THE DARK"!

"One - In The Dark" is the first out of four chapters, in which TVINNA break down the different stages of life - each linked to one of the four elements. Their debut album is focusing upon the first chapter of our life: the state of being unborn and the process of birth - reflected through the element of water in its different shapes. Each of the 9 songs on the album tells a story about where we come from, are made of and are born into. One living being, out of the dark, connected and dependent.

TVINNA musical evolution has been constant since the release of their first song "The Gore" in November 2019. Best described as progressive dark and electronica pop, their music marries multi-layered vocals to effect-accordion and electronics, accompanied by new metal influences on guitars, bass and drums. TVINNA are intertwining and summoning an intense and unique musical experience. All the songs and imagery (artwork, video) are created, written and produced by an intensive alliance between Laura, Fiona and Fieke.

TVINNA is an international band founded by Laura Fella (Faun), Fiona Rüggeberg (former Faun) and Fieke van den Hurk (Musician/Producer for a.o. Eivør, Omnia, Cesair), accompanied by Rafael Salzmann (Eluveitie) on guitars & bass and Jasper Barendregt (former Ulsect a.o.) on drums & beats.

Tracklist:
1. The Gore
2. 12
3. Kreiz
4. Wild Hunt
5. Inside - The Dark
6. Sunna
7. Tides
8. Partus
9. Skymning

Label: By Norse Music
Media type: CD Digipack
Release date: February 19, 2021
Genre: Dark Pop / Progressive / Electronica

For years, Wardruna founder Einar Selvik performed acoustic concerts and lectures, playing and chanting Wardruna songs on his own, as well as his creations made for the TV-series “Vikings” in an acoustic format.
Parts of this incredible material were finally recorded “live in studio” at the Solslottet Studio of Bergen (Norway), and the recording was released through By Norse Music on November 23rd 2018.

Skald takes the listener on a musical journey outside the massive soundscape that Wardruna is known for, into a simpler, more direct form where voice, poetry and ancient instruments like Kravik-lyre, Taglharpa and Bukkehorn lead the way.

Einar Selvik comments:
“Skald was recorded live in the studio with the intention of capturing the raw and uncompromising energy of a live performance rather than aiming for a flawless and polished expression. It sets out to give voice to the ancient craft that once lay at the heart of the Norse oral traditions, presented as it takes shape in the hands of a humble contemporary skald today.”

All formats of the album contain an extensive booklet with all lyrics translated to English, as well as a solid introduction to the Skald and Old Norse poetry written by the acclaimed Icelandic author and Old Norse philologist Bergsveinn Birgisson.

Tracklist:
1. Vardlokk 2:07
2. Skald 2:01
3. Ein Sat Hun Uti 4:06
4. Voluspá (skaldic version) 6:20
5. Fehu (skaldic version) 3:28
6. Vindavla 5:34
7. Ormagardskvedi 3:10
8. Gravbakkjen 2:41
9. Sonatorrek 15:52
10. Helvegen (skaldic version) 4.36

Label: By Norse Music
Release date: November 23, 2018
Media: CD with booklet
Color: Black
Genre: Folk / World Music

"Axioma Ethica Odini" By Norse Music Re-Issue on CD Digipak! 

Paired with the re-issue of "Vertebrae", as these two Enslaved-albums also form an important pair musically; as many of the bands releases do, forming pairs in dynamics sonically and conceptually. By now Enslaved was "up and running" with the turn to the more progressive and avant-gardist directions more or less completed with its more mellow predecessors - "Axioma Ethica Odini" came as a lightning strike from the golden heavens of Valhalla itself - with its more direct approach and songwriting.

A big part of the big leap forward in production was the transition to using the band's own studios in Bergen in addition to getting co-producer (and present drummer) Iver Sandøy onboard as well as recording parts in his Solslottet Studios, also in Bergen - and then taking all those recording over to Jens Bogren at Fascination Studios, Örebro, Sweden for mixing. The powerful sound that resulted set a new standard for both Enslaved and progressive Extreme Metal.

The By Norse Music (Ivar Bjørnson's own label) re-issue features two special songs recorded during the same sessions as the album and previously only released as a 7" single; the hypnotic ethereal "Migration" (inspired by Enslaved's collaborative commissioned piece at Molde International Jazz festival in 2008) and the doom-version of Frost-classic "Jotunblod" re-imagined for a special set at Roadburn Festival 2010. This issue features analytic and in-depth liner notes by Dom Lawson of Metal Hammer UK and Prog Magazine fame - a longtime friend and supporter of the band's uncompromising preference of the roads not taken.

The design of the album is beautifully redone with new details, colors layout solutions by Marcelo Vasco (Slayer, Kreator, Machine Head), all while staying true to the original artwork by longtime Enslaved-cover artist Truls Espedal.

TRACKLIST:

1. Ethica Odini
2. Raidho
3. Waruun
4. The Beacon
5. Axiom
6. Giants
7. Singular
8. Night Sight
9. Lightning
10. Jotunblod (Doom) - Bonus Track
11. Migration - Bonus Track

Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: CD Digipak
Release date: November 8, 2019
Genre: Metal / Viking Black Metal

"Vertebrae" By Norse Music Re-Issue on CD Digipak! 

Paired with the re-issue of "Axioma Ethica Odini", as these two Enslaved-albums also form an important pair musically; as many of the bands releases do, forming pairs in dynamics sonically and conceptually. Already somewhat of a "cult classic", this is the album where the production philosophy of "new era" Enslaved was born, through the mentoring of mixer Joe Baressi (Tool, Queens of the Stone Age, Melvins) – recorded in Studio Studio, owned and operated by TNT lead guitarist Ronnie Le Tekrø (who also guests on the album).  

This By Norse Music (Ivar Bjørnson's own label) re-issue features two very rare cover-tracks recorded during Enslaved legendary live-appearance at Henie Onstad Museum, Oslo, Norway - in May 2011; one is Rush's "Earthshine" while the other is King Crimson's instrumental "Red". These covers set the rest of the album into context through highlighting two main influences for Enslaved's evolution from especially "Vertebrae" and onwards.  

The re-issue features in-depth liner notes written and edited by writer and long-time friend of the band Chris Dick; known for his decades of writing for the American Metal-magazine Decibel Magazine. The liner notes are written in the style of an in-depth and extensive interview with all five members on the album, where many new angles and golden nuggets of information never before divulged publicly.  

The design of the album is beautifully redone with new details, colors layout solutions by Marcelo Vasco (Slayer, Kreator, Machine Head), all while staying true to the original artwork by longtime Enslaved-cover artist Truls Espedal.  

TRACKLIST

1. Clouds
2. To the Coast
3. Ground
4. Vertebrae
5. New Dawn
6. Reflection
7. Center
8. The Watcher
9. Red
10. Earthshine
11. Red (Live) - Bonus Track
12. Earthshine (Live) - Bonus Track

Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: CD Digipak
Release date: November 8, 2019
Genre: Metal / Viking Black Metal

After the success of their previous collaboration «Skuggsjá»; Ivar Bjørnson (Enslaved) and Einar Selvik (Wardruna) are now following up with an imposing new piece entitled «Hugsjá». The word "Hugsjá" means to see with, or within, the mind – and it reflects the idea that one’s mind has the potential to see further than the eyes can reach. By weaving together indigenous and contemporary thoughts, sounds and instruments, they are inviting you on a vivid journey - exploring the distant history and traditions along coastal Norway. Includes the lyrics in Norwegian and English translations.

Tracklist:

1. Hugsjá
2. WulthuR
3. Ni Døtre av Hav
4. Ni Mødre av Sol
5. Fornjot
6. Nattseglar
7. Nytt Land
8. Nordvegen
9. Utsyn
10. Oska
11. Um Heilage Fjell

Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: CD Digipack
Release date: April 20, 2018
World Music / Folk

Digipack CD

Reissue of Enslaved debut EP Hordanes Land, considered a key release in the development of Viking metal.

The re-issue features exclusive liner notes and quotes by major figures of the Black metal scene such as Fenriz (Darkthrone), Sakis Tolis (Rotting Christ), Lee Barret (Candlelight) and Hrymr (Helheim) among others, the original songs entirely remastered by Iver Sandøy at Solslottet Studio (Bergen, Norway) and the bonus track Enslaved, from the Enslaved split with Satyricon Yggdrasill, released in 1992.

Tracklist:

1. Slaget i skogen bortenfor (Epilog / Slaget)
2. Allfoðr Oðinn
3. Balfor (Andi fara / Prologr)
4. Enslaved (Bonus Track)

Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: CD Digipack
Release date: March 2, 2018
Black Metal / Progressive Metal

TRACKLIST:

1. Halteguten 4:38 Min
2. Polska Svit 3:47 Min
3. Elve Fert 5:24 Min
4. Vandringen 4:52 Min
5. Svärdsjö Polska 3:34Min
6. Vallåt 4:09 Min
7. Noaks Pennkniv 4:47 Min
8. Byss Kalles Vals 4:39 Min
9. Den Gamle Sordølen 2:16 Min
10. Polska från Älvdal 4:11 Min
11. Dansen Ungdom 3:37 Min

Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: CD Digipack
Release date: October 13, 2017
Traditional Folk/World Music

BardSpec is the Ambient project / band from Enslaved composer/ guitarist Ivar Bjørnson. Having launched at Roadburn in 2015, BardSpec has since evolved into a fully fledged band, with Steve Austin on guitars/effects, David Hall presenting the live visual aspect of the project, with the layout created by Josh Graham (Soundgarden, Neurosis, IIVII, etc.)

BardSpec combines stirring, hallucinatory synth-sounds with mercurial guitar effects and hypnotic rhythms that navigate illusory landscapes. Field recordings, and other found-sounds also drift and evaporate into the ether. Working intuitively with these elements and with sharpened senses, attuned to inner impulses, this is immersive music, that can exist anywhere, and anytime within the minds of the listener.

Tracklist:
1. Intro - Deposition
2. Bone
3. Fire Tongue
4. Gamma
5. Salt
6. Teeth (CD/digital bonus track)

"HYDROGEN" LINE-UP:

Ivar Bjørnson (electric and acoustic guitar, voice, samples, engineering)
Steve Austin (electric guitar and bass, engineering)
Iver Sandøy (acoustic drums, backing vocals, synthesizer)

Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: CD Digipack
Release date: June 23, 2017

CD-Digipack comprised of rare material from 2010/2011. For the first time this unique collection of experimental material, also connecting with their early roots, is available as an album. Beautiful new layout and illustrations by Costin Chioreanu (Roadburn Festival, Opeth, Darkthrone, At The Gates etc.). Includes liner notes by Grutle Kjellson

Tracklist:

1. Heimvegen 
2. Alu Misyrki 
3. Synthesis 
4. Nordlys (instrumental) 
5. The Sleeping Gods 
6. Disintegrator 
7. Striker 

Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: 12" LP - Single Sleeve
Release date: November 11, 2016
Genre: Black Metal / Progressive Metal

Wardruna 3RD album and last in the Trilogiy of "Runaljod".

Warduna is a musical project based on Nordic spiritualism and the runes of the Elder Futhark. Started by Einar "Kvitrafn" Selvik in 2003, along with Gaahl and Lindy Fay Hella. Einar Selvik, co-composer of "Vikings", brings you a more diverse and deeper look into the Runaljod trilogy with "Ragnarok".

Tracklist:
1. Tyr
2. UruR
3. Isa
4. MannaR - Drivande
5. MannaR - Liv
6. Raido
7. Pertho
8. Odal
9. Wunjo
10. Runaljod

Label: By Norse Music
Type: CD Jewel case
Release date: October 21st, 2016