If you love a unique beat-drop, this is sure to scratch an itch in your brain.
Born in Norway but now based in Copenhagen, triple-threat singer/rapper/drummer Øyunn (Siv Øyunn Kjenstad) combines elements of breakbeat, pop, and spoken word rap to create “New Life." The song is melodic, balanced, and totally unexpected.
Short and sweet, it opens and closes with a contagious chorus that you may or may not be able to sing along to, depending on your vocal range. The verse lies in the middle, changing beat with an awareness of rhythm that surely comes hand-in-hand with the artists skill as a drummer.
The lyrics tell of the difficulties in finding focus as an individual, navigating complex relationships, and finding new life in the midst of chaos. It's delivered with an intimacy that feels both personal and relatable, almost as if you're having a conversation with the artist about her own revelations.
"New Life" comes along with a music video that only further solidifies the conversational nature of the song, somehow making a parking garage feel like an intimate setting. It's that kind of energy that satisfies long-time fans, and leaves new listeners begging for more.
If you like to be thrown for a loop (but with passion), keep an eye out for Øyunn's debut studio album set to be released on October 31st.
