Search The Line of Best Fit
Search The Line of Best Fit
Frokedal credit Vidar Landa

Norway’s Frøkedal breathes a folky warmth into new track “Stranger”

02 June 2017, 10:30 | Written by Pip Williams

“Stranger”, the new single from the Oslo-based Frøkedal, is a softly-lit exploration of new beginnings, bolstered by layered vocals and sweet, subtle strings.

Frøkedal’s sound hinges on a very involved songwriting style, not dissimilar to that of Laura Marling, or indeed of Joni Mitchell. “Stranger” is a song that takes you by the hand and invites you in, all warm, folky guitars, and knowing lucidity. By the second or third listen, it’s a track that feels comfortably familiar, and that’s by no means a criticism.

It’s little wonder that Frøkedal is able to do so much with a track that barely tips three minutes in length. With a Norwegian Grammy-nominated debut record on top of a strong hand of past collaborations - including Sufjan Stevens and Robyn Hitchcock - this talent should come as no surprise.

“Stranger” is out now.
Share article
Email

Get the Best Fit take on the week in music direct to your inbox every Friday

Read next