This underrated Norwegian indie pop singer-songwriter won't kill your vibe

Some artists purposely create melodies and lyrics to carefully or painfully shove in hard to swallow pills to their audience. On the other side of the spectrum, there are artists who just want to slap you with reality while dancing on your sweatpants to an electrifying beat. Although she has released heart-wrenching ballads, Norwegian indie-pop singer-songwriter Sigrid Raabe generally falls on the latter category of musicians.

Commonly seen in her music and performance videos on a denim jeans and a plain top, Sigrid's musical artistry steers away from her facade. Unlike other playful indie-pop artists, she offers a persona that is unadorned; basic and ordinary in entirety, but carries a statement that speaks volume on self-empowerment and self-assurance. While most of her lyrics aren't as poetic and ornate as that of written by the likes of Lorde and Robyn to be exact, the narrative that Sigrid expresses in each of her songs encapsulates a common denominator that is quite relatable and at the same time memorable to her audience—fans and casual listeners alike.

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The song Sucker Punch is one of the few songs from her record of the same name released in 2019 that is responsible for the discography expedition of some of her convinced listeners. I'm entirely speaking for myself. But as the time spent listening to Sigrid progresses, her songs like Strangers, Don't Feel Like Crying, and Basic are instant guilty pleasures. These songs are uniquely unforgettable and hard to skip. Their anatomy is constructed with conversational realities embedded on blocks of earworm electro-pop rhythm that is hard not to dance to midway to their entirety. Perfect when you are in your bedroom or while on a road trip alone.

While the original version of her songs are the perfect picks to add to your "I-don't-care-i'm-hurt-but-i'm-having-fun" Spotify playlist, the stripped version of her songs Strangers, Mine Right Now, Dynamite, and Plot Twist extract the same kind of emotion but different set of reaction. These songs were undoubtedly left out by the curators of the Sad Indie Spotify playlist. They are perfect companions during the dead of the night. 

Vocally-speaking, Sigrid also holds a unique range that is quite recognizable from her peers. Her control over her vocal capability and the various landscapes it explores are quite remarkable. Sigrid's prowess just effortlessly turns the mundane into magical. Unfortunately, both the artist and the art are sheltered from the attention of many. 

For your pleasure and convenience, here's a quick Spotify link to her songs from her debut LP, Sucker Punch:

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Words and main artwork by collene.

collene is 24-year-old self-proclaimed creative old soul who is deeply fascinated by the beauty of music, arts, books and poetry. Catch her wearing her bluetooth earphones on with either a phone or book on hand.