Photos by Rachel Matthews – Eivør is a genre-defying singer, composer, and producer from the Faroe Islands whose music blends Nordic folk traditions with cinematic pop, electronic textures, and powerful vocal performances. Known for her haunting voice and emotional intensity, Eivør has built an international following through a career that effortlessly moves between folk, experimental pop, orchestral work, and film or television scoring. Singing in Faroese, English, and occasionally Icelandic, she brings a deep sense of place and storytelling to every project.
Born and raised in the small village of Syðrugøta in the Faroe Islands, Eivør began performing at an early age and quickly became recognized as one of the region’s most compelling musical voices. Over the years she has released a diverse catalogue of albums that highlight both her roots in Nordic folk and her evolving modern sound. Her work reached a wider global audience through her powerful contributions to the soundtrack of the television series The Last Kingdom, where her evocative vocals became an essential part of the show’s atmosphere.
Beyond television work, Eivør has continued to push creative boundaries with ambitious records and captivating live performances across Europe and North America. Her music often explores themes of nature, mythology, and human emotion, all delivered with a striking vocal range that moves from delicate whispers to thunderous power. Whether performing solo or collaborating with orchestras and contemporary producers, Eivør remains one of the most distinctive and innovative artists emerging from the Nordic music scene today.
Sylvaine is the musical project of Norwegian artist Kathrine Shepard, known for blending atmospheric metal, post-rock, shoegaze, and ambient soundscapes into deeply emotional and immersive music. With ethereal vocals and layered instrumentation, Sylvaine creates a sonic world that feels both intimate and expansive. Since launching the project in 2013, Shepard has earned acclaim for her ability to balance crushing heaviness with moments of fragile beauty, crafting music that explores themes of solitude, nature, and inner transformation.
Through albums like Wistful, Atoms Aligned, Coming Undone, and Nova, Sylvaine has developed a devoted global following and established herself as a unique voice within the atmospheric metal and post-rock scenes. Her live performances—often shifting between delicate, haunting passages and powerful walls of sound—highlight her multi-instrumental talent and emotional delivery. Continually pushing the boundaries between genres, Sylvaine’s work stands as a striking example of how metal and ambient music can intertwine to create something both cinematic and deeply personal.
