Heiðrik - Illusions (2020) [Hi-Res]

Heiðrik (Hi´drik) is the sound of a new generation of music hailing from the remote and tiny Faroe Islands, a country located between Norway and Iceland. Heiðrik has become a household name on the islands, commonly recognised as a Renaissance man working with music, art and film. He is considered Faroe Islands first queer icon.

Following the critically acclaimed album “Funeral”, Heiðrik delivers his third album “Illusions”, once again teaming up with producer Janus Rasmussen from famed electronic duo Kiasmos and local Faroese producer Sakaris Joensen.

“Illusions” could best be described as a breakup album with its bitter, yet witty lyrics. It’s a youthful melodrama with somber ruminations on shattered relationships and romantic obsession.

Heiðrik’s softly expressive vocal takes us on a melancholic, dark, seductive, beguiling and deeply cinematic journey. Inspired by classical music, movie soundtracks, 60s french pop and weimar republic cabaret.

Heiðrik won an award for best singer at FMA in the Faroe Islands 2017. His fragile and versatile voice has been compared to singers such as Anohni from Antony and the Johnsons, Jeff Buckley and Roy Orbison.