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The Nordic Sound#56 - Johannes Geworkian Hellman (Symbio) | A Nordic Hurdy-Gurdy VirtuosoSend us a textJohannes Geworkian Hellman is one of the foremost names in the Nordic folk music sphere today, impressing audiences the world over with his acrobatic and innovative approach to an often underestimated instrument - the Hurdy-Gurdy.Johannes sits down with Jameson for Nordic Sound 56 to reflect on his Hurdy-Gurdy journey and his own identity as a musician, the story of his acclaimed gurdy/accordion duo Symbio with Lars Emil Öjeberget, and his recent collaboration with highly regarded kantele player Maija Kauhanen. I think this is an especially important episode for th...2025-07-241h 36The Nordic Sound#55 - Björn Kaidel (Akleja, Plønk) | Scandinavian Folk Music in GermanySend us a textBjörn Kaidel (Akleja, Plønk) joins Nordic Sound #55 to talk about how the Scandinavian folk revival of recent decades is leading to renewed interest among German musicians to reclaim a folk music tradition of their own. Diving deeper, Björn and Jameson discuss the importance of medieval folk/rock bands such as In Extremo and Faun in keeping some semblance of folk music alive in Germany, how the folk revival is using archival work and manuscripts to reclaim a lost tradition, and the old connections between all folk musics of Europe and bey...2025-07-131h 18The Nordic Sound#53 - Levina Storåkern | Indie Nordic Folk, Musicianship, and "Månadsvill"Send us a textMost known through her bands Diket and Ævestaden, Levina Storåkern joins Nordic Sound #53 to talk about her recently released solo endeavor “Månadsvill”. Captivated on the first listen, Jameson sits down with this rising star to talk about her songwriting process and the inspirations that went into the record, as well as learning more about her journey as a folk musician. Along the way, we also get into a pretty interesting discussion about how we understand others through their music, and the importance of understanding what kind of musician you are so you can...2025-06-081h 29
Sorry We're DrunkHappy St. Patrick's Day! Famous Irish Folklore, Galentines Day Recap - Sorry We're Drunk Episode 24In today's episode we sip on Jameson cocktails, talk about the history of St Patrick's day, we teach you about some famous Irish folklore creatures, and then of course we go off on tangents about pop culture, labubu's and Rosie's car got broken into!? #jameson #seltzer #stpatricksday #podcast #podcastclips #sorryweredrunk Instagram: @Sorryweredrunk TikTok: @Sorryweredrunkpodcast Rosie's Insta: @someonehandsome Cindy's Insta: @thatssocindy Brie's Insta: @Babybrie23 Subscribe to Brie's Channel: @babybrie23 2025-05-311h 26
Sorry We're DrunkHappy St. Patrick's Day! Famous Irish Folklore, Galentines Day Recap - Sorry We're Drunk Episode 24In today's episode we sip on Jameson cocktails, talk about the history of St Patrick's day, we teach you about some famous Irish folklore creatures, and then of course we go off on tangents about pop culture, labubu's and Rosie's car got broken into!? #jameson #seltzer #stpatricksday #podcast #podcastclips #sorryweredrunk Instagram: @Sorryweredrunk TikTok: @Sorryweredrunkpodcast Rosie's Insta: @someonehandsome Cindy's Insta: @thatssocindy Brie's Insta: @Babybrie23 Subscribe to Brie's Channel: @babybrie23 2025-03-141h 26The Nordic Sound#44 - Lassi Logrén on the Tagelharpa (Jouhikko) TraditionSend us a textJameson and Jouhikko virtuoso Lassi Logrén celebrate Finnish independence day by talking about the Jouhikko/Tagelharpa tradition, Finnish folk music, and the Tagelharpa renaissance we’re experiencing outside of traditional folk circles. We also talk about Lassi’s new solo album “Jouhikko”, why Lassi believes the instrument itself sounds human, and what we might gain from learning how to connect with solo instrumental albums on a personal, communal, and maybe even spiritual, level. Along the way, Lassi offers advice and pointers for those learning, or looking to learn how to play the Jouhikko...2025-02-201h 31The Nordic Sound#42 (Part Two) - What is Nordic Folk Music?Send us a textIn part 2 of Nordic Sound #42, Jameson and Fredrik poke and prod at the thorny question of what folk music is, what makes something folk music, and what folk music means in a Nordic context with Fredrik contributing what he learned while writing and directing the documentary "Trollstemt".I've found these conversations are almost always had behind closed doors in hushed tones, but I think there's much to be gained by bringing it out from under the rug after hearing perspectives from many sides of the Nordic music industry that tend to...2025-02-1942 minThe Nordic Sound#41 - Songleikr with Maria Franz and Ingrid Auné FalchSend us a textJameson is joined by Maria Franz and Ingrid Aune Falch to talk about Songleikr's history with Midgardsblot and how important storytelling is as a part of Songleikr's music (and folk music in general). After taking us through their history with "medieval music", we get into a rather difficult and provocative discussion about what Nordic folk even is, with Maria and Ingrid both offering extensive commentary on the growing misuse of the term over the years. This particular conversation has been central to the Nordic Sound, and so I anticipate a lot of productive...2024-12-111h 23The Nordic Sound#40 - Kjell BraatenSend us a textIn Nordic Sound #40, Jameson is joined by Kjell Braaten to talk about Kjell’s approach to skaldic performance and his recent collaboration on the beautiful Lithuanian sutartines project with Stuba and Skaidra Jančaité as part of an ongoing mission to preserve and revitalize Lithuanian communal singing tradition. Key topics in this conversation include Kjell telling why skaldic tradition inspires him, how music is a form of active and communal remembering of the past, if viking music can ever be authentic, and a deeper discussion about the value of celebrating the livin...2024-11-111h 38The Nordic Sound#39 - Einar Selvik of Wardruna (Live at CU Boulder)Send us a textIn this co-sponsored event between ByNorse and the University of Colorado Boulder's Ethnomusicology and Nordic Studies departments, Einar joins Jameson in front of a live audience to talk about the animist cosmology behind Wardruna's music, what animism means to Einar, how Wardruna's music has (or hasn't) changed over time, and an inevitable deep discussion about questions of authenticity and reconstructionism often nagging the reception of Wardruna's music. The interview concludes with a thought-provoking conversation regarding the bear, the namesake of Wardruna's upcoming record "Birna", and how Wardruna's music continues its mission to ask...2024-10-211h 02The Nordic Sound#38 - Mari BoineSend us a textIn this monumental installment of the Nordic Sound, Jameson is joined by Mari Boine to reflect on her childhood, the rise and influence of her career through Gula Gula, how she has come to be an influential icon to so many around the world, and her place as a powerful voice for Sámi culture since the 1980s. Along the way, Mari explains what Joik means to her and how it relates to her belief that music has an ineffable power to remind us of our elemental humanity, while also reflecting on...2024-09-301h 06The Nordic Sound#36 - Nils Edström of HindarfjällSend us a text(#35 with Rúnahild is only available on Youtube due to unfortunate audio issues on my end)Today I am joined once again by Nils Edström, the man behind Hindarfjäll perhaps best known for his performance of My Mother Told Me with Peter Franzén from the Vikings television series. I’ve had Nils on before, but now he is back to talk about his latest album Seden which released almost a month ago to the day. In this interview, Nils talks about his trips to Italy and his exp...2024-09-161h 23The Nordic Sound#25 - Andreas Axelsson (Nattramn)Send us a textHailing from beautiful Värmland in Sweden, Andreas Axelsson of the project Nattramn joins Jameson to talk about his latest album Gravmarken, his inspiration, and what brought him to the Dark Folk scene. Like myself, he's of the mind that "less is more" and we dive into our philosophies around writing and performing dark folk music.And he's NOT the singer for Silencer!https://nattramnsvitjod.bandcamp.comSupport the showThe Nordic Sound is supported by its patrons over on Patreon.com/nordicsound2024-03-2557 minThe Nordic Sound#23 - Nicolas Schipper of HeilungSend us a textLive from University of Colorado Boulder, I sit down with the one and only Nicolas Schipper of Heilung after the last stop on their U.S. tour.In this conversation, Nic tells us about his journey in Heilung as an immigrant from Ecuador, shares his thoughts on the ever-contentious conversation of cultural appropriation, and works through what "music as healing" means to him and his work for Vidaya Community. And, of course, everything in between.At the end of the video is a q/a section with the audience...2024-02-191h 15The Nordic SoundDraumkvedet - A Very Pagan Christmas StorySend us a textTo offer at least something festive to the channel, the holiday season gives me the perfect excuse to talk about the legendary Norwegian vision poem Draumkvedet, which has inspired so much music for such an old poem. This is also a little experiment for testing out content that ties folklore and music together because the relationship between the two in Nordic music is just so intertwined that it can’t be ignored. Lastly, as a little easter egg, for those of you who have been around since the days of this bei...2023-12-2012 minThe Nordic SoundNovember 2023 - This Monthish in Nordic MusicSend us a textThe November 2023 installment of "this monthish in Nordic music" is here with great music from Gåte, Mari Boine, Sigrid Moldestad, Sowulo, and Kalandra! Also, some more band announcements for Midgardsblot 2024!Patreon.com/NordicsoundchannelSupport the showThe Nordic Sound is supported by its patrons over on Patreon.com/nordicsound BarMonicaEmberGeorgeBetsCarrieGenLeighMikeCindyClaytonDrakeEricJamieJuliaMaryMichael2023-12-1520 minThe Nordic Sound#22 - NoiduinSend us a textPatreon.com/nordicsoundchannelWith this interview, I'm excited to introduce Noiduin as the first Finnish band to come onto the podcast! In this chat, Noiduin discusses their background as musicians, how Noiduin came to be (more romantic than one would expect!), and how Finnish folklore, rune singers, and witchcraft feed into the band's music.Other finnish musicians/bands recommended by Jemina and Henri:NestTenhiRuumistoGóiKallomäkiKarnehSupport Noiduin at:noiduin.bandcamp.comSupport th...2023-11-2042 minThe Nordic SoundThis Month(ish) in Nordic Music - New Music ReviewsSend us a textReviews of new nordic music that came out in the last month (or a little bit more!) Let me know if this is a format to keep! Featuring: Myrkur, Mari Boine, Gjermund Larsen Trio, Tonskalv, and more!Support the showThe Nordic Sound is supported by its patrons over on Patreon.com/nordicsound BarMonicaEmberGeorgeBetsCarrieGenLeighMikeCindyClaytonDrakeEricJamieJuliaMary...2023-11-1320 min
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Please go support this gem of Oslo's underground scene at mioofficial.bandcamp.comThis podcast is brought to you by the channel's dedicated and passionate patrons:-Gen-Colton-Drake-Carrie and Family-Simon-CindySupport the showThe Nordic Sound is supported by its patrons...2023-08-2832 minThe Nordic SoundWhy Vikings?Send us a textLet's talk about vikings, heritage, modernity, and spirituality.Support the showThe Nordic Sound is supported by its patrons over on Patreon.com/nordicsound BarMonicaEmberGeorgeBetsCarrieGenLeighMikeCindyClaytonDrakeEricJamieJuliaMaryMichaelMichaelSeanSimonTonyYou too can support the project at patreon.com/nordicsound2023-08-0413 minThe Nordic Sound#14 - AftenstormSend us a textPatreon.com/baldskaldIn this particularly explicit and rowdy interview, I'm joined by Daniel and Lancelot of Budapest's Aftenstorm who let off some steam about Brosatru and talk about what it takes to set yourself apart starting out in the dark folk scene. Have you checked out their debut album Ondt Blod?Support the showThe Nordic Sound is supported by its patrons over on Patreon.com/nordicsound BarMonicaEmberGeorgeBetsCarrieGenLeigh2023-07-031h 21The Nordic Sound#15 - Jonas LorentzenSend us a textPatreon.com/baldskaldJonas Lorentzen of Nebala joins the channel for an interview all the way from India to talk about Nebala's latest "Live at the Blot" production, the beauty of cultural appropriation, how downtime can be productive for musicians, and of course, what Nebala has cooking up for us next.Support the showThe Nordic Sound is supported by its patrons over on Patreon.com/nordicsound BarMonicaEmberGeorgeBetsCarrieGenLeigh...2023-07-031h 29The Nordic Sound#16 - Jesper Gräs of IOTUNNSend us a textPatreon.com/baldskaldJesper Gräs, guitarist of IOTUNN joined the channel to talk about the importance of being open to different styles of music, not boxing yourself in as a musician, and of course, the story of Iotunn and how the band came to be.Support the showThe Nordic Sound is supported by its patrons over on Patreon.com/nordicsound BarMonicaEmberGeorgeBetsCarrieGenLeighMikeCindyClayton2023-07-0357 minThe Nordic Sound#17 - Midgardsblot Opening Ceremony (Benny Braaten and Gustav Holberg)Send us a textBenny Braaten and Gustav Holberg of Folket Bortafor Nordavinden join me in this very special interview to talk about the origins of the Midgardsblot opening ritual and what to expect from it if it's your first time going. More importantly, though, Benny and Gustav open up about what they believe makes drumming so special compared to other ways we make music, how important rhythm is to the human experience, and why it speaks so powerfully to people who get to experience such rituals and drum circles in person. If you're interested in the...2023-07-031h 34The Nordic SoundCascadian Midsummer 2023 - Thoughts, Impressions, and ReflectionsSend us a text[This episode is a test for putting other types of content from youtube onto the podcast beyond interviews.]Support the showThe Nordic Sound is supported by its patrons over on Patreon.com/nordicsound BarMonicaEmberGeorgeBetsCarrieGenLeighMikeCindyClaytonDrakeEricJamieJuliaMaryMichaelMichaelSeanSimonTonyYou too can support the project at patreon...2023-07-0350 minThe Nordic Sound#13 - GangarSend us a textSupport the show: patreon.com/baldskaldJoin me in hanging out with Gangar's fiddler Mathias and drummer Dullum to learn more about making audacious folk rock while respecting the tradition that inspires them. Looking forward to seeing them at Midgardsblot 2023!Support the showThe Nordic Sound is supported by its patrons over on Patreon.com/nordicsound BarMonicaEmberGeorgeBetsCarrieGenLeighMikeCindyClaytonDrakeEricJamie2023-07-0343 minThe Nordic SoundAna Uribe-Law: Reggaeton and Latin American MusicologySend us a textAna Uribe-Law joins Jameson to talk about her path to musicology and the work she does as an advocate for Latin American music. Patreon.com/baldskaldSupport the showThe Nordic Sound is supported by its patrons over on Patreon.com/nordicsound BarMonicaEmberGeorgeBetsCarrieGenLeighMikeCindyClaytonDrakeEricJamieJuliaMaryMichaelMichaelSeanSimonTony2023-03-011h 00The Nordic Sound#12 - Anette AgaSend us a textPatreon.com/baldskaldSupport Anette: https://anetteagamusic.bandcamp.com/album/skyggestrand-n-kkevatnAnette Aga joins the Nordic Sound Channel to tell us about her debut album Skyggestrand Nøkkevatn, and the wonderful, beautiful world of Nordic folklore and fairytales that inspires her music and art.Support the showThe Nordic Sound is supported by its patrons over on Patreon.com/nordicsound BarMonicaEmberGeorgeBetsCarrieGenLeighMikeCindyClayton2023-02-2258 minThe Nordic Sound#11 - Hindarfjäll & TorulfSend us a textNils of Hindarfjäll and Frederik of Torulf join the channel to talk about their music, how attitudes have changed in Scandinavia towards expressions of cultural heritage over the last decades, and how this is opening up exciting new opportunities for Nordic musicians to more freely explore new ideas and even reclaim heritage from stigma.Patreon.com/NordicsoundchannelPodcast: nordicsoundchannel.buzzsprout.comHindarfjäll: https://hindarfjall.bandcamp.com/Torulf: nordictribal.comSupport the showThe Nordic Sound is supported by its patrons over on...2023-01-261h 01The Nordic Sound#10 - Nanna Barslev (Asynja, Huldre)Send us a textPatreon.com/nordicsoundchannelhttps://youtube.com/@UCNtd9doSiKQm8mbaSbQJEyg https://www.facebook.com/nannabarslevsangerThe wonderful Nanna Barslev (Huldre, Asynje, and more) joined me to talk about her debut album as a solo artist, how she uses her music to find balance in life, and much, much more! Lysbærer has earned high praise and acclaim across several music journalism outlets, so if you haven't had the pleasure of listening to it yet, be sure to check it out!Support the showTh...2023-01-201h 03The Nordic Sound#9 - Nordic Animism (Raven Brings Runes)Send us a textPatreon.com/nordicsoundchannelhttps://kjellbraaten.bandcamp.com/album/raven-brings-runesToday we're joined by Christine Kammerer (Jotun Revolution, Gjaldulei), Kjell Braaten (Wardruna, Nebala), and of course Rune Hjarnø Rasmussen of Nordic Animism to discuss the music project Raven Brings Runes. Raven Brings Runes is a song bridging the worlds of Animism and Music to create a discursive music experience which seeks to reconnect ourselves with humans and non-human persons alike, to transcend national borders, and cultivate a stronger sense of solidarity and hope in the face of an ab...2023-01-201h 14The Nordic Sound#9 - Bjarte Eike (Barokksolistene)Send us a textThink classical music is boring? Guess again! Bjarte Eike and his Barokksolistene project have been making waves in the classical (well, technically Baroque, but you all know what I mean...) music scene through his audacious performances which dare to make this music fun and relevant to modern audiences, resulting in an incredibly charming fusion of baroque, folk, and jazz styles. Bjarte Eike's approach to baroque performance breathes new life into this old music tradition while staying true to its essence - an incredibly difficult feat to achieve!Join me in learning...2023-01-201h 57The Nordic Sound#8 - Kjell BraatenSend us a textPatreon.com/nordicsoundchannelKjellbraaten.comDeemed one of the "OG's" of Viking music by the chuckleheads over at the Nordic Mythology Podcast, the venerable Kjell Braaten joins the Nordic Sound Channel to talk about his album Blóta, his work with Jonas Lorentzen on Nebala, and a side quest into ethnomusicology and how music travels through cultures.Support the showThe Nordic Sound is supported by its patrons over on Patreon.com/nordicsound BarMonicaEmberGeorgeB...2023-01-201h 51The Nordic Sound#6 - Emilie Lorentzen (Heilung)Send us a texthttp://Patreon.come/nordicsoundchannelThe incredible Emilie Lorentzen of Heilung joins me to talk about her journey in Heilung from Warrior to Singer, but even more special I think, to also talk about 'Moersmål', her debut album in the traditional folk music scene. Be sure to purchase her EP on bandcamp! Support the showThe Nordic Sound is supported by its patrons over on Patreon.com/nordicsound BarMonicaEmberGeorgeBetsCarrieGenLeigh2023-01-181h 34The Nordic Sound#7 - Nytt LandSend us a textAnatoly Pakhalenko of Nytt Land joins the Nordic Sound Channel to talk about Midgardsblot, making music as a family, their American music influences inspiring the upcoming EP Blood of the West, and connecting with your land and home through music.Support the showThe Nordic Sound is supported by its patrons over on Patreon.com/nordicsound BarMonicaEmberGeorgeBetsCarrieGenLeighMikeCindyClaytonDrakeEricJamieJulia2023-01-1857 minThe Nordic Sound#5 - Jonas Lorentzen (Nebala)Send us a textSupport the showIn this episode we have a first - someone who I've met before interviewing! Jonas and I met at Fire in the Mountains and again at Midgardsblot and this renaissance man somehow found the time to join us to talk about his music, his experience making music for the Northman, and how music festivals can bring people together communally as well as spiritually.Support the showThe Nordic Sound is supported by its patrons over on Patreon.com/nordicsound Bar2022-11-021h 33The Nordic Sound#4 - Hoven DrovenSend us a textKjell-Erik and Bjorn of Hoven Droven - one of my long-time favorite Swedish bands - join the channel to talk about their 30 years as a band, how they keep things fresh, and what it was like approaching their latest album. As I like to say: if you don't listen to Hoven Droven, are you really even living?Support the showThe Nordic Sound is supported by its patrons over on Patreon.com/nordicsound BarMonicaEmberGeorgeBetsCarrie...2022-10-2558 min
The Nordic Sound#3 - Benny Braaten (Folket Bortafor Nordavinden)Send us a textPatreonThis week I was humbled to be joined by Benny Braaten of Folket Bortafor Nordavinden on the Nordic Sound Channel. Benny is a grizzled veteran of the Nordic music scene and it was he and the rest of FBN who led the ceremonial music for this year's Midgardsblot. Among many things, Benny shares his wisdom and experiences after many years of finding himself as a musician. We also talk about cosmic jam rock sessions in A, Midgardsblot, Harald Foss, what "viking" music is (or isn't), what it means to be...2022-09-261h 41
The Nordic Sound#2 - Rúnahild KvitbjarkanSend us a textIt's with great pleasure that I present my lovely conversation with Runahild to you all - the channel's second guest! Together we talk about her becoming Runahild, her music as healing, and why Midgardsblot is such a special place. Check out her newest album Wounded Healer - you won't be disappointed!Support the showThe Nordic Sound is supported by its patrons over on Patreon.com/nordicsound BarMonicaEmberGeorgeBetsCarrieGenLeighMike...2022-09-1957 min