Anna von Hausswolff stands among the most uncompromising figures in contemporary European music. Over the past fifteen years, the Swedish composer, singer and organist has developed a unique style where Gothic tradition meets post-rock, drone metal, and the darker elements of classical music. The pipe organ lies at the heart of her music, with von Hauswolff exploring its full range of possibilities — from fragile, almost sacred moments to deafening explosions.
She has an impressive vocal range and intensity, and her name is often mentioned in the same breath as iconic figures such as Kate Bush, Diamanda Galás, and PJ Harvey. Her debut, Singing from the Grave (2010), reached the Top 5 in Sweden; however, her artistic identity truly took shape with Ceremony (2012) and The Miraculous (2015). Dead Magic (2018), featuring the haunting “The Mysterious Vanishing of Electra” and “Ugly and Vengeful”, along with the mesmerizing All Thoughts Fly (2020), established her internationally.
A few months ago, she released Iconoclasts, her first work on her own Year0001 label. This warmer, more pop-oriented yet equally stunning record, featuring contributions from her mentor Iggy Pop, Ethel Cain, and Abul Mogard. This warmer, more pop-oriented album is equally compelling and features contributions from her mentor Iggy Pop, Ethel Cain and Abul Mogard. At the same time, she co-wrote —with Filip Leyman— the music for the film Couture, starring Angelina Jolie, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.
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