"We weave through the abyss of sound, unraveling creations that dwell in dark ambient, fragments and impulses of black, doom, and death metal, trance-like vocal melodies, poetry, and shamanic rhythms. Some recordings breathe in the still air of shadowed ambience, while others claw from the depths - raw, unrelenting. No borders bind our craft, no form shackles its becoming. What we summon shifts, shaped by the silence between echoes. Should we step into the realm of live performance, the nature of what unfolds will be dictated by the atmosphere - an offering to the moment, untamed and unforeseen."
"Our collaboration thrives on an open framework, allowing our creations to take many forms. Some pieces drift through calm, atmospheric soundscapes, while others emerge raw and obscure. We move fluidly between dark ambient and heavier, more primal expressions of metal, weaving in poetry, diverse vocal styles, and rhythmic percussion. Each composition is a reflection of the moment, shaped by intuition rather than rigid structure, inviting listeners into an ever-shifting sonic realm."
February 14, 2025
Our First Live Performance
On May 3rd, we will perform at Dödsmässa in Uddevalla, Sweden. This will be the debut performance of our collaboration. We will open the stage, delivering a piece crafted for this occasion — partly improvised, shaped by shifting soundscapes for those with open minds to follow. Our project holds no rigid form; this time, we let ambient landscapes take the lead, to see what they summon from within us and those present...
February 8, 2025
We find ourselves deeply embedded in the creative process, an endless weaving of sound and vision that unfolds day and night, across multiple planes and dimensions. More than halfway through the recording of our debut album, we now stand at the threshold where only some the vocals, voices and finer details remain. The album’s concept is rooted in the grand weave that binds existence together, in the unseen forces of forest and beast. Musically, it traverses the landscapes of dark ambient, delicate interludes, and metal that leans toward the cold and abyssal, interwoven with poetry and lyrical recitations of varied form and character.
Parallel to this, we are crafting a much darker piece (than our upcoming debut album) titled "Dissolve". This work embodies a far more sinister concept and soundscape compared to our debut album. Comprising six interconnected parts, it extends into deeper shadows, where dark ambient elements merge with relentless, dark metal - its guitars, rhythms, and vocal invocations conjuring echoes of NIRU’s past creations in The Funeral Orchestra. Written with live performance in mind, "Dissolve" is intended to be experienced in the raw immediacy of the moment. Though its primary form is a live performance, we may also release it in the future.
January 27, 2025
The time has come to unveil a small glimpse of the collaboration between NIRU & LUSSIDOTTER. We are deep within the process of crafting a full-length album, one that will hold 10+ tracks within its restless heart. The foundations are laid, the bones are strong, and now we layer the flesh, shaping and refining the material with patience - no haste, no compromise. But amidst the enchantment of this creation, one song has already emerged in full form. A piece titled “Kom Hädan” - the fourth to be recorded - stands complete, bearing the weight of its own power. So we have chosen this track to serve as a taste of what lies ahead. Let it be known, though: “Kom Hädan” is no mirror of the whole. The world which we are weaving spans a vast spectrum - from the depths of dark ambient to moments that brush against black metal’s cold edge, from primal percussion to trance-like soundscapes, tranquil interludes, and threads of poetry entwined with bewitching voices. Each piece speaks its own truth, and the full album will shift and flow like a restless spirit. For now, we walk this path with “Kom Hädan”. Perhaps, as the journey unfolds, we will unveil another fragment of what is to come. Until then, join us as we step into our dreams. Follow the echoes, and let “Kom Hädan” guide you...
And within Kom Hädan itself, there is a division - two forces entwined yet distinct. Kom emerges first, like a whispered invocation, a beckoning prelude that sets the path in motion. Then comes Hädan, the true crossing, where the veil parts, and the full weight unfolds. One invites, the other carries away. Together, they form a threshold, a passage.
Kom... Kom... Kom... Se! Se!
Vi följer den tråd, vi går åt!
Vi följer den väg, vi går hän!
English
Come... come... come... See! See!
We follow the thread, we are spent!
We follow the path, we pass!
‘Kom Hädan’ expresses a dark finality, an invitation to leave the familiar behind. It is as much a command as a plea from the shadows, to join in on a journey beyond what we know as real. This involves not only physical movement forward but a total transition into the unknown, perhaps even beyond the limits of earthly life... The voices carry a tone of relentlessness from something ancient beyond, calling out. They convey that this is an unavoidable journey - a passage that awaits all. There is an outstretched thread that we must follow.
"We follow the thread, we are spent! We follow the path, we pass!"
Meanwhile, there is a warmth in the call, someone to meet there beyond, something to discover in the obscure. ‘Kom Hädan’ invites us to reflect on the transformation that no one can avoid, but which can be difficult to face with eyes open. Come beyond now... Begin in what is still obscured in darkness.
Stream and download at nirulussidotter.bandcamp.com.
January 8, 2025
We are deep in the midst of our creative process, embarking on a chaotic and unpredictable journey. We don't yet fully know how it will sound — it remains shrouded in mystery. What we can share is that our first raw offering is planned for release in the spring of 2025. More will be revealed when the time is right.
The collaborative project NIRU & LUSSIDOTTER emerged as if summoned from the shadows on a bleak winter’s day near the close of 2024. Life’s mysteries often carve uncharted paths, and here, two creative spirits were drawn together by an invisible force, as if the universe had conspired to bring them face to face. Ideas bloomed almost instantly - raw sketches of sound sculpted in solitude, exchanged like whispers in the dark. A current of creation surged between them, untamed and unrelenting.
Their sound remains a restless, shapeshifting entity. It is a convergence of contrasts: the abyssal cold of dark metal, the brooding atmospheres of dark ambient, and the primal pulse of ancient percussion. Entwined within these sonic layers are hypnotic, spell-like vocals - darkly alluring, guiding listeners deeper into shadowed realms. The foundation thrives on improvisation, each piece capturing the raw energy of fleeting emotions and untamed thought. Free from rigid constraints, NIRU & LUSSIDOTTER weave soundscapes that stretch beyond expectations, embracing the boundless and unknown.
Their collaboration thrives on an open framework, allowing their creations to take many forms. Some pieces drift through calm, atmospheric soundscapes, while others emerge raw and obscure. They move fluidly between dark ambient and heavier, more primal expressions of metal, weaving in poetry, diverse vocal styles, and rhythmic percussion. Each composition is a reflection of the moment, shaped by intuition rather than rigid structure, inviting listeners into an ever-shifting sonic realm.
The journey toward their debut album is well underway - a body of work destined to hold over ten tracks within its restless heart. Each composition unfolds patiently, layer by layer, shaping a creation that is both intricate and raw. Yet amidst this slow, deliberate crafting, one song has already emerged in full form. “Kom Hädan”, the fourth track to be recorded, stands complete, bearing the weight of its own power. Released on January 27, 2025, as a taste of what lies ahead, it invites listeners into the project's evolving sonic world.
“Kom Hädan” is not a mirror of the whole but a glimpse into the spectrum that the album will explore - ranging from the haunting depths of dark ambient to moments brushing against the cold edge of black metal. Primal percussion beats like the pulse of the earth itself, while trance-like soundscapes dissolve the boundaries of time and space. Interwoven within are threads of poetry and bewitching vocals, guiding the listener through shifting landscapes of shadow and light.
For now, NIRU & LUSSIDOTTER walk the path of creation with patience, allowing the music to shape itself naturally, without haste or compromise. As their sound continues to take form, “Kom Hädan” serves as both an offering and an invitation: to step beyond, to dream, to follow the thread into the unknown...