Eivør – live at Ino-Rock 2024

Eivør, the folk singer from the Faroe Islands, delivered an enchanting performance at Ino-Rock, captivating the audience with a setlist that showcased her musical versatility. Drawing inspiration from the rugged beauty of her hometown, Syðrugøta, she opened with the dynamic "Gullspunnin" from her album Segl, blending electronic elements with guitar to create a powerful start. The concert highlighted her ability to merge traditional neofolk with electronic pop, as seen in songs like "Let It Come" and "Skyscrapers," keeping the crowd enthralled with the contrasts in her musical evolution.

The evening featured four tracks from her latest album, Enn, with the title song and "Upp Úr Øskuni" standing out for their powerful vocals, tribal rhythms, and themes of war, light, and female empowerment. A particularly intimate moment came during "Trøllabundin," where Eivør’s minimalist hand-drum accompaniment emphasized the hypnotic power of her voice. The show also featured her haunting "Hymn 49" from The Last Kingdom soundtrack, adding mystique and emotional depth. Eivør closed with "Falling Free," offering an emotionally charged encore that left the audience deeply moved and cemented her place as a unique, revered artist in contemporary music.