Danish composer, vocalist and classically trained multi-instrumentalist, Myrkur, is the project of Amalie Bruun, who unveils two ethereal new studio tracks with producer Jaime Gomez Arellano (Ghost, Paradise Lost, Solstafir, Cathedral) at Orgone Studios in Bedfordshire, England. A-Side "Juniper" is a gorgeous and powerful ballad that immediately hooks the listener with it's infectious chorus and lush string arrangements while "Bonden og Kragen" is a solo reinterpretation of a traditional Danish folk song from the 1600's. Together, both tracks exquisitely capture Myrkur's eclectic sound and captivating personality. A limited edition 7" will coincide with the digital release.
Though the word "myrkur" means "darkness" in Icelandic, MYRKUR (aka Amalie Bruun)'s music is far from monochromatic. With its distinct sense of Nordic isolation, MYRKUR's compositions are at once savage and delicate. Choral and folk elements abound, lending the music a mystical, legendary quality and an untouchable equilibrium between dark and light.