New Music: HunBjørn – Keep Breathing

HunBjørn is a Copenhagen based artist and singer who made quite the impression with her debut EP In Vacuo. The follow-up EP is on the way and you can get an idea of what to expect on new track Keep Breathing.

The initially icy 80s electronica sets a sombre tone for what actually becomes a very emotionally weighty yet self-positive song. Moody the arrangement may be, but it’s a great foil for HunBjørn’s breathy, intimate vocal style and the sharp, catchy melody. It’s not a showy song and it might take a few listens to appreciate the layered nature of Keep Breathing, but it’s certainly worth it.

HunBjørn  had this to say about the track: “I think everybody compares themselves to others, but if it gets out of hand, If you’re afraid of actually doing things that you love, things that makes you happy, it’s really time to take a deep breath and reconnect with yourself.

Personally, I love meeting people, that have the guts to show who they really are and be vulnerable. I remind myself of that when I’m on stage, or in the process of releasing music. It can be scary to put yourself out there, but it’s also rewarding. To me it’s cool to be courageous enough to share real thoughts and real emotions and not just the glossy picture.”

Keep Breathing is out now. For more information on the song and the upcoming Next Summer EP, check out HunBjørn’s Facebook and Instagram accounts.

Photo by Hedwig Larsson.