Dark Wave from Troln

Copenhagen-based outfit Troln is the five-piece band formed by vocalist Helene Navne, Christian Rønn on organ, synthesisers and keyboards, guitarist Henrik Liebgott, Thomas Olsen on drums and bass player Jens Birkedal. As Troln, they offer a stunning modern take on the dark wave style, earning comparisons to artists such as The Cure, Cocteau Twins, This Mortal Coil and PJ Harvey for their unique sound.

Blending dark and melancholic writing, invoking dystopian sonic scenes with a euphoric sound of melodic vocal leads and immersive soundscapes, Troln spin a truly captivating style that’s entirely their own. Whether you like dreaming and meditating or dancing and living in the moment, Troln provides music to soundtrack times when you feel most alive.

With the band members having played in various bands of contrasting styles from punk to flamenco and classical to electronic music, they draw on their eclectic experience and backgrounds to bring rare character to the Troln project. Having introduced themselves to the world in 2019 with their debut eponymous album Troln, they returned this year with new music, first releasing the single “Says Abraham” and now bringing us their latest work with the new track titled “Ghost”.

Weaving their guitar-driven sound above a pacey rhythm and capped by Helene’s beautifully lofty vocal work carrying bright and memorable melodic leads, on their recent single they offer a modern dark wave anthem. Penned about those moments when you feel unseen and unheard, floating in the shadows after experiencing failure or setback and watching on helplessly as life around you moves on for everyone else, on “Ghost”, Troln share a poignant song as they continue to stride from strength-to-strength with each new move.

Listen to Ghost below