"now every class of water / and every broken dream / is falling from the tower / behind the magazine / I heard about some cold war / it's all you ever see / now everything's below us / like a (cluttered?) submarine..."
Oslo, Norway based singer/songwriter Simen Mitlid whose beautiful melancholia oftentimes stirs in surprising dark touchstones in his sonic stories (like wondering if a gun in a glove box is real or not) giving his folk songs heaviness. In fact, mental health and sadness are haunting elements and oftentimes in the fiber of the songs whether they are in the lyrics or not. His latest "Bloodshed" is sure to bolster many interpretations and I like that. This track is stripped down and some of the falling melodies made me think of Elliot Smith.
Mitlid sings about Cold Wars, about dead assassins, about crimes (pretend or maybe not), about worthless nations, about looking for meaning, about realizing the our reality is pretty fucked up. All these things could be reduced to a relationship, it could land in the micro or macro. Either way, the poetry and Mitlid's vocal countenance is evocative as always.
"Boodshed" is the title track form Simen Mitlid's latest album on Koke Plate that is set to drop any day now.
"Through 'Bloodshed,' I wanted to convey the sense of numbness and detachment when we try to justify our own actions and those of others, even when we know they’re wrong.” says Mitlid.
-Robb Donker Curtius
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Norwegian singer/songwriter Simen Mitlid has been captivating audiences with his heartfelt music since he first burst onto the scene in 2016, with a sound that blends indie, folk and pop with his gentle, melodic voice and intricate instrumentation. His lyrics are often witty, exploring a range of human experiences with a playful, imaginative touch. With haunting melodies, Mitlid's music is an intimate reflection of life's complexities.
Mitlid's debut album, "Everything is the Same," released in 2017, was a critical success, with praising reviews for his songwriting. His follow-up albums, "Neutral," and “Birds” showcased his growth as an artist, with more complex arrangements and ambitious soundscapes.
Simen Mitlid's new upcoming album will be set for release this fall.
Simen Mitlid, Oslo Norway, folk singer songwriter, evocative, new album, new song, "Bloodshed", moral barometers, emotional gravitas, beautiful melancholia,
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