Jenny Hval is a Norwegian musician who makes experimental electronic music. She started with classical piano and choral singing before moving into electronic sounds and experimental theater. Her work often deals with desire, intimacy, and the body, using sparse textures and layered synths.
Her 2016 album 'Blood Bitch' included the song 'Conceptual Romance,' which drew some criticism for its direct approach to sexual themes. Other tracks like 'Untamed Region' and 'The Plague' show her interest in atmospheric, poetic writing. She has released several albums since 2011, including 'The Practice of Love' in 2019 and 'Classic Objects' in 2021.
Hval sometimes works with collaborators like Lasse Marhaug and Håvard Volden. Her live shows might include projections or other visual elements, but the focus stays on the music itself, quiet, unsettling, and willing to sit with discomfort.
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