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Brunhilde Releases Fierce New Single ‘Rising From The Ashes’
There’s a fierce sense of purpose driving Brunhilde’s latest release. Formed in Germany, the hard-hitting outfit have steadily built a reputation as one of Europe’s most compelling modern rock acts, blending hard rock, heavy metal, and punk attitude into a sound defined by grit, melody, and defiance. At its centre is frontwoman Caro Loy, whose commanding voice delivers both power and nuance.
Their new single, “Rising From The Ashes,” distils that identity into a potent and immediate statement. Anchored by serrated guitar riffs and thunderous rhythms, the track unfolds with precision and intensity. Loy’s electrifying vocal performance transforms themes of adversity into a defiant narrative of survival and self-empowerment.
Balancing accessibility with raw weight, the single’s anthemic chorus is engineered for maximum impact. It’s a track that sits comfortably alongside modern rock heavyweights while retaining a distinctive edge, merging the emotional immediacy of punk with the sonic heft of contemporary metal.
Brunhilde’s growing profile has been cemented through relentless touring and high-profile appearances. From sharing stages with Dark Tranquillity to commanding crowds at Wacken Open Air—where they are confirmed to return in 2026—the band have proven their mettle as a formidable live act.
With a nationwide German tour on the horizon, “Rising From The Ashes” marks another pivotal moment in Brunhilde’s ascent. It’s a bold and confident release that underscores their evolution, capturing a band poised to break through on an international scale.
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Christian Balvig releases gorgeous new album ‘Find And You Will Seek’ in collaboration with Ensemble Hermes.
Acclaimed composer and arranger Christian Balvig is known for his work with an array of artists and bands like Jade, Efterklang, Lowly, When Saints Go Machine and Mew, as well as his work with some of the most acclaimed orchestras like Royal Northern Sinfonia (BBC Proms), The Royal Danish Orchestra, Copenhagen Phil, London Contemporary Orchestra, The Danish Radio Broadcast Orchestra and The Norwegian Wind Ensemble.
The cinematic sound on his new album might echo Balvig’s work in the world of film and TV music. Scoring the 2025 Oscar shortlisted short movie ‘Eternal Father’ and the Danish hit series ‘Cry Wolf’ (Ulven Kommer), which has been shown on television in more than 30 countries around the globe, including Channel 4 in the UK. He was also nominated for a Harpa award for ‘Best score’ last year at the Berlinale for ‘The Son and the Moon (Min Arv Bor I Dig)’.
Balvig’s new album, ‘Find And You Will Seek’, backed by Danish string group Ensemble Hermes, grew organically out of this background of experiences and is music that appeals to listeners seeking original, immersive music with space for reflection and contemplation.
‘Find And You Will Seek’ is a collection of chamber works that explore the combination of piano and strings in new ways. Recent single ‘The BirdSuite II – Praesentia’ is part of a 3-part Suite running throughout the record, written and performed on a custom made “Keybird” piano, which is an una-corda (one string pr note) piano that gives a more subtle and intimate sound. On top of it is a lush and emotional string ensemble arrangement with Ensemble Hermes in multiple layers fluctuating in and out of the keybird piano.
Balvig’s second single from the record is ‘What Happened To The World’, an ultra transparent neo-classical inspired piece, with slow melodic structures, a simple chord progression and emotional performance starting with a floating viola solo. It is written from the feeling that the world sometimes goes backwards, and you feel left on the platform wanting to take the train in a different direction.
From film music inspired pieces to experimental chamber music over piano concerto inspired movements, to more neo-classical productions with almost orchestral sounding dubs of strings, ‘Find And You Will Seek’ flows with emotions and lush sound worlds, always with a tangible organic texture.
Find Christian Balvig and Ensemble Hermes on tour in Denmark:
27.5 Ansgars Kirke (Odense)
28.5 Folkegaarden Festival (Aalborg)
29.5 Gnisten (Ry)
30.5 Musikhuset (Aarhus)
1.6 Basement (Copenhagen)
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