From Norway’s enigmatic music scene emerges a new work as hauntingly beautiful as it is eerie. Andrea Nord drops “Monsters,” her latest single, adding another track with evocative, power-packed vocals and deeply personal songwriting. She continues to lay the groundwork for an independent artist voice that needs to be heard.
“Monsters” starts with a rhythmic pulse that immediately sets a moody, compelling tone, drawing listeners into a world filled with shadowy corners and whispered secrets. As the song progresses, Andrea’s voice raises to describe a story of inner turmoil and the metaphorical monsters that accompany it. From the very first note of the track, it’s unequivocally clear that this is a confession, a cathartic release spun from the very threads of her own experiences.
Working with Portuguese pop producer and songwriter Bruno Mota on ‘Monsters,’ the song is rich and deep, making it sound sonically appealing to the narration.
The song is a taster of her highly anticipated debut EP, “Closer to My Monsters Than My Friends.” The songs highlight themes of resilience, mental health, and personal development—themes that bear universal truths and dig deeper into the very core of Andrea. Andrea says it quite simply: “Monsters” is about facing up to the sinister thoughts that pillage our minds and prevent us from being who we are. In naming and separating one’s identity from the said sinister thoughts, Andrea shows a very powerful way towards self-liberation.
The track is a masterful blend of mystery and clarity, dark and light. Andrea’s honest lyrics, having battled past insecurities and the way she used to express herself with her sense of fashion and hair really show vulnerability that is so common but also motivational. Combine her voice with Bruno’s dynamic production, and that is a gripping, uplifting musical experience.
Fans of artists like FLETCHER, Julia Michaels, and Troye Sivan will feel a sense of familiarity in Andrea’s music—a mélange of introspective lyricism and emotive soundscapes.
“Monsters” paves way for her upcoming EP and assures to be a guiding light to all who ever felt bogged by their inner monsters. This is reminding that we are defining our life and not the shadows hidden inside us. This is a song that will, for sure, resonate with all who’ve ever fought against their very own monsters—touching and empowering for the brave.
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Karen Harding is a Melbourne, Australia based singer/songwriter, founder of Sounds On The Couch, and founder and operator of boutique music PR service for emerging and independent artists, Rise Indie.