The Northern Belle - “No Rush”
Do you ever feel like there's never enough time? Are the days always flying past you? Anchored by dreamy piano, plucky acoustic guitar and gentle percussion, The Northern Belle's new single "No Rush" acts as a call to enjoy the journey and those who accompany you while rolling toward your destination.
Lead singer, songwriter and Stine Andreassen's soothing, emotionally-charged voice is elevated by sweeping harmonies, provided by Louien, who performs alongside Stine in their side project Silver Lining, along with Nordicana standout Siv Jakobsen. Their vocal talents enhance the powerful message of the song, one that we can all relate to.
"The song is about taking care of each other – as well as being patient and letting time take its course,” Andreassen says. "It felt very important to share this song with someone I look up to musically, especially after being isolated for so long. To be together about something, and to be able to comfort one another is essential."
A more layered, eclectic sound acts as an example of the group's continued musical evolution. The group reunited with producer Marcus Forsgren, this time opting to record in Norwegian indie artist Mikhael Paskalev's studio to embrace a new creative environment. As a result, "No Rush" stretches The Northern Belle outwards from their Americana roots with the thoughtfully-placed additions of more indie, alternative-leaning musical elements.
"No Rush" follows the release of The Northern Belle's original holiday tune "(Dim Down) The Christmas Lights" and their critically acclaimed 2020 LP We Wither, We Bloom, which earned praise from Popmatters, Wide Open Country, Cowboys and Indians Magazine, American Songwriter and more. Stay tuned for more new music from the Norwegian septet as we continue into 2021.
INFO
The Northern Belle - “No Rush”
Art. no: DWYBOS015
Released: February 26th, 2021
Tracklist:
1. No Rush (ft. Siv Jakobsen & Louien)
CREDITS
Lead vocals and acoustic guitar: Stine Andreassen
Lead vocals (second verse) and background vocals: Siv Jakobsen
Background vocals: Live Miranda Solberg
Fiddle: Johanne Flottorp
Drums: Trym Gjermundbo
Bass guitar: Yngve Jordalen
Electric guitar and pedal steel: Bjørnar Ekse Brandseth
Electric guitar and piano: Ole André Sjøgren
Synth: Jean Mikhael Skaaden
Written and composed by Stine Andreassen
Produced by Stine Andreassen
Co-produced by Mikhael Paskalev & Marcus Forsgren
Recorded by Mikhael Paskalev & Marcus Forsgren
Mixed by Marcus Forsgren
Mastered by George Tanderø
Cover art: Stine Andreassen
Cover photo: Julia M. Naglestad