A hymn to farewell and to what comes after

On August 19th, Kiruna Church begins its historic journey – a physical and symbolic migration from the old town center to the new. That same day, accordionist and riksspelman Fredrik Hangasjärvi releases Kiruna Kyrka – a musical portrait of a town’s heart in motion.

This is no protest song. Nor is it a rousing elegy. Kiruna Kyrka moves like a quiet procession along gravel roads and empty lots, past shuttered storefronts and fields of countless childhood memories. You can almost hear the bells ring for the last time, from the spire that has touched the northern sky for more than a century – a parting sound that rolls slow and steady through the land, each note heavy with history and light with mercy. From sacred soil where it all began, to a future not yet walked upon.

Fredrik is joined by some of northern Sweden’s most expressive musicians: Gunnar Sundström on piano, Daniel Wejdin on double bass, Anders Hällström on fiddle, Ismahni Björkdotter on harp – with sound gently recorded and mixed by Frithiof Stenvall.

The music sways between sorrow, faith, and the faint glimmer of promise. Like clouds breaking after hard rain. Like something you have to let go of so something else can grow. Kiruna Church comes to rest, at last, on the ground where tomorrow will be built – a new sacred place, meant to endure for a thousand years more.

The release is a collaboration with BD Pop/DigiNorth. The recording was sponsored by LKAB.


Kiruna Kyrka

Mer en eftertanke is Markus Hauptmann’s first EP. Six tracks, recorded with modest equipment in the villages outside Luleå, with nothing but wooden walls and a persistent self-consciousness as filters. Three earlier singles appear alongside three new recordings: the ragged, Dylan-leaning “Ett Eko Hörs”, the fragile and quietly enchanting “Hösten” featuring guest vocals by Sara Wohlin Zerpe, and a stripped-back interpretation of her “Är det nu lyckan kommer”, first released on the deluxe edition of "Sara, vad har du gjort?".

The music exists somewhere between José Gonzales, Elliott Smith, Bon Iver and John Martyn. It is intimate, lo-fi, unvarnished and brittle – like a cold, clear day over a fractured landscape.

These are songs that circle around loss and the everyday weight of staying put. Stories from the North about remembering, about building a life plank by plank, step by step. And about accepting that the destination might always be more of an afterthought.

Fundament

Hösten ft. Sara Wohlin Zerpe

Jag försöker att förstå

Ett eko hörs

Är det nu lyckan kommer - Markus Hauptmanns tolkning

Jag var din

Tack sol

This original Western-style character demo features a full cast of colorful voices, voiced and sound-designed entirely by Christian Starr. From a grizzled cowboy and his eccentric Scandinavian sidekick to a snooty aristocrat, a panicked Frenchman, and a surprisingly gutsy old man, this cinematic piece highlights comedic timing, dynamic vocal range, and sharp sound design.

The Train Robbery - Multi Character (EN)

Hold Me Closer (Sài Gòn to Oslo)

AUVEX – Life in sound, shaped by dreams and AI

I make music as a hobby, inspired by real-life experiences, adventures, and dreams. It’s my way of turning emotions into melodies and stories into sound. With AI as a creative partner, I explore a wide range of styles – from drum and bass and chill, to house, hip hop, and experimental vibes.

I know AI in music isn’t for everyone, but for me, it’s about having fun and pushing creative boundaries. NEXAI Beats is where I share pieces of my life, shaped into sound – a mix of heart, tech, and imagination.

Contact: auvex@noermedia.no

American VO artist in Paris. Norwegian too!

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