Herald K releases new single

Norway-born and Vienna-based singer-songwriter Herald K creates stunning and delicate indie folk music, often bringing together groups of talented musicians to bring his compositions to life. He made his artistic introduction in 2019 with his debut album titled Strange Delights, released via Lindo Records, for which he enlisted a cast of accomplished instrumentalists from the Vienna scene such as Stephan Steiner and Katie Kern.

Following the release of his debut album, the artist got the chance to work with cinematographer Leena Koppe to create a music video for his song “The Light Of Your Eyes”. Offering a soothing and timeless sound, with his music Herald K has been justifiably compared to legendary artists the likes of Leonard Cohen and Nick Drake.

Now he’s currently working on a new project that includes ten new original compositions to form the Mythologies release. Bringing us the first taste of his latest work, he shares his latest single “Arethusa”, a song written about yin and yang, temptation, passion and transformation.

Inspired by the ancient Greek myth of the water nymph named Arethusa, the new single is the result of a collaboration between five distinguished musicians working together for the first time. Featuring a piquant arrangement of instrumentation, the lead instrument is the traditional Nyckelharpa played by Stephen Steiner.

Also on the song, the two singers Jessica Slavik and Lina Louise bring an essential female dimension to the writing. Produced by acoustic music specialist Robin Gillard, who also graces the song with bass guitar, with “Arethusa”, Herald K spins a delightful folk soundscape that pays respect to the rich history of the genre while also sounding original and new.

Listen to Arethusa below

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