Multi-instrumentalist  Sofia Härdig continues to push boundaries with her latest single 'Pale Fire,' a mesmerising collaboration with renowned musician Bebe Risenfors (Tom Waits, Elvis Costello)

The song emerged from an intense period of creative isolation during which Sofia wrote hundreds of songs. "I wrote on my own in solitude for almost two years. I read a lot, wrote a lot, and recorded more than hundred of songs,she Härdig recalls. "I was in this cave of writing.” The magic of 'Pale Fire' crystallised when Risenfors, who spontaneously joined Härdig for a performance in Malmö, added his distinctive touch to her original demo. "I remember opening the song on my phone and listening on headphones while sitting in a park. I started crying and listened on repeat. The best birthday gift ever," Sofia said of first hearing Risenfors' contributions.

'Pale Fire' showcases Sofia's signature sound, which draws influence from alternative rock, post-punk, and New Wave, while maintaining her distinct artistic voice. The track is part of a larger body of work that represents what Sofia describes as "the tip of the iceberg of a long cycle of lyrics, often a novel/short story that I have built in solitude."

Her upcoming self-produced album Lighthouse of Glass, was ecorded between her home studio and a three-week residency at Visby Center for Composers.

‘Pale Fire’ is out in 17th January, whilst her upcoming album Lighthouse of Glass is due for release 11th April via  Bark At Your Owner.

 

Photo Credit: Jessica Nettelblad