Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock
Norwegian alternative rock band Kalandra have released a new video for ‘Animal‘ in celebration of their third album “The Other Side” which is out today via By Norse Music. The new single features the Faroese artist Elinborg (sister of Eivør), adding a new sense of duality to both the arrangement and the lyrics.
Watch the video here:
Stream “The Other Side” here: https://bfan.link/theotherside
“The Other Side” is available on black vinyl, limited edition coloured vinyl, digibook and on all digital platforms. Order here: https://bynorsestore.com
The band comment: “‘Animal’ is the culmination of an idea that originally took shape back in 2022. After years in the archives, more than 50 pages of potential lyrics and countless different directions, it has finally found its way onto The Other Side.
When Elinborg approached us about a future collaboration, we sent her a number of demos, and she immediately connected with the potential she heard in ‘Animal’. The idea of turning it into a duet brought a new sense of duality to both the arrangement and the lyrics. Everything eventually came together in the stunning music video created by the talented people at VJUS.
“Both the lyrics and the video explore our desire to understand and define ourselves. Are we part of nature, or separate from it? Can we create tools and machines capable of explaining who we are and where we belong in this world? And in doing so, will we force ourselves to reconsider what all of that means? In the end, will our subjective experience of consciousness be something that always just remains beyond explanation?”
Elinborg adds: “I’m incredibly happy to be part of the track ‘Animal’. It was such a lovely experience being invited into Kalandra‘s magical world and getting to contribute my voice to a song that I think is truly special. There’s something very powerful about the atmosphere of the track, and I really enjoyed exploring how my voice could become part of its story. Being involved in the music video was equally wonderful, and it was such a pleasure to meet everyone and bring the visual side of the song to life. I’m very grateful to Kalandra for having me on board and for making this such a beautiful experience. I can’t wait for everyone to hear and see it!”
On the new album, Kalandra explore and follow a series of vivid and recurring dreams over the past few years. Vocalist and song writer Katrine Stenbekk, together with band mate Jogeir DaaeMæland, began exploring the world of dream analysis. Keeping a notebook by the bed, they started writing down fragments of dreams the moment they woke. Those scattered images, emotions, and subconscious narratives, became the foundation for a new collection of songs.
Kalandra have recently announced their biggest headliner tour in Europe to date, with special guest singer-songwriter Finnegan Tui from New Zealand. The 2027 tour starts on 26th February in Cologne (DE) and ends 27th March in Amsterdam (NL). A full list of confirmed dates can be found below.
Tickets are on sale HERE
Kalandra Norway
Kalandra 2027 EU/UK tour w/ Finnegan Tui
Line-up:
Katrine Ødegård Stenbekk – Vocals
Jogeir Daae Mæland – Guitar, Keyboard
Florian Bernhard Döderlein Winter – Guitar
Oskar Johnsen Rydh – Drums
