Talking of Skydiving (Acoustic) and The Acoustic Periods Pt.1, Nicola commented: I’m wanting ahead to my acoustic periods popping out. I’ve a mushy spot for acoustic music. I just like the simplicity and intimacy that comes with doing them so stripped again. It’s not all the time straightforward to tug off and it may well really feel fairly susceptible with nothing to cover behind however I all the time like a problem and I hope I did them justice. Once I recorded It Should Have Been Love I used to be just a little hesitant at first as a result of it’s a giant music and the model we needed to do was quite simple with solely a piano, I used to be uncertain whether or not I might carry that music effectively sufficient, however I’m so pleased with it. I hope everybody likes it!
And talking of the accompanying video, Nicola added: “Late final yr, I spent a day on the legendary RAK studios in London and filmed a few acoustic movies, together with the one for Skydiving that’s out now. Recording at RAK and dealing with the staff behind these movies was such a enjoyable expertise! I can get just a little nervous and, in my head, generally when I’m in entrance of the digicam however everybody was so supportive and considerate that they made the expertise actually pleasing and I can’t wait to do extra.
The rising Norwegian star launched her debut tracks in 2022, beginning with Secrets and techniques which obtained off to a flying begin and was included in a number of playlists throughout the globe on each Apple Music and Spotify, together with Finest TikTok Viral Songs 2022 and Beats Of Tomorrow. She additionally launched a Secrets and techniques membership remix by UK DJ Kelvin Wooden (hear right here) – the proper soundtrack for a sunny, Summer season’s day. Secrets and techniques kickstarted a collection of releases of pop bangers and future hits from the quickly to be celebrity. The comply with up, By no means Purchase My Love was additionally picked up on a wide range of playlists together with Spotify’s Contemporary Finds and the extremely regarded New Music Friday: Popjustice edit. Skydiving adopted and was swiftly added to Norway’s New Music Friday playlist and has been gathering momentum throughout Europe.
Hailing from Norway and residing in Denmark, the younger rising expertise is undoubtedly going to be the identify on everybody’s lips earlier than lengthy. The soon-to-be pop celebrity is impressed by her Scandinavian roots in addition to seeking to the UK and USA for a wide range of influences. She has spent the final 2 years honing her craft, engaged on her debut album between Stockholm, Berlin, London and Liverpool.
Keep tuned for extra Nicola Høie releases and information. That is only the start.