Myrkur, the folk/metal project of danish artist Amalie Brunn, has announced a new album, Spine, arriving October 20th. The lead single “Like Humans” can be heard now.
As has been the case with each Myrkur release, Spine sees Brunn making another artistic pivot. After previously exploring black metal and traditional Scandinavian folk music, Brunn has opened her sonic palette for a far less categorical style, as heard on “Like Humans.”
The sweeping dream-pop of Cocteau Twins and the atmospherics of Slowdive are tangible comparisons; however, a chugging underbelly of metallic guitar reminds us that this is still Myrkur, albeit more post-metal than black metal.
“When I wrote ‘Like Humans,’ I felt very disconnected and isolated from the human race,” Brunn revealed in the album’s press release. “The lack of touch and being in the first few years of motherhood forced me to become human in a way I never thought I would. Going through all of these changes at once made me desperately want to feel a connection with the earth and humans. Writing and recording this album helped me heal and succeed with that dream.”
Brunn tapped producer Randall Dunn for Spine, which was recorded at Sigur Rós’ Sundlaugin studio in Iceland. It marks the fourth proper studio album under the Myrkur name, to go along with two EPs and a theatrical score.
Pre-order Spine on vinyl, CD, and cassette via Relapse Records. Below you can stream “Like Humans” and see the album art and tracklist.
Spine Artwork:
Spine Tracklist:
01. Balfaerd
02. Like Humans
03. Mothlike
04. My Blood Is Gold
05. Spine
06. Valkyriernes Sang
07. Blazing Sky
08. Devil in the detail
09. Menneskebarn
