Kirsten Hildegard Debuts with Ethereal Indie Folk Single ‘Still The Waves’
Copenhagen‑based indie folk and dream pop artist Kirsten Hildegard has made an unforgettable debut with her haunting new single Still The Waves. A breathtaking blend of poetic lyricism and atmospheric production, the track captures an ethereal beauty that lifts the listener into a space of pure weightlessness.
From the moment Still The Waves begins, Hildegard’s delicate vocals float over stripped‑back instrumentation, creating an otherworldly sense of calm. The track’s gentle ebb and flow mirrors its title, evoking the serenity of the ocean while carrying an emotional depth that lingers long after the final note.
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Drawing on her background in philosophical theology and her fascination with Danish folklore, Hildegard delivers a song that feels both deeply personal and universally resonant. Themes of longing, surrender, and quiet hope are interwoven with an emotional honesty that gives the single a rare timelessness.
“I wrote Still the Waves the same week my sister-in-law gave birth to her son, Storm. The name reminded me of a prayer by Kierkegaard: ‘O Lord, calm the waves of this heart…Calm its storms.’ I adapted this line for the chorus, drawing inspiration from the meditative style of Taizé music I used to sing in church choirs. Taizé melodies are intentionally repetitive, creating space for contemplation and deeper emotional resonance. The sea also holds deep personal meaning for me. My father passed away in a diving accident when I was a child and the lingering grief surfaces in the line: ‘Sitting at the bottom of the sea, sorrowing.’ I borrowed this image from Kierkegaard’s Fear and Trembling, where he describes the Merman. The song holds both of these energies: beginnings and endings, hope and pain.” – Kirsten Hildegard.
The production, crafted in collaboration with Argentina‑based producer Nick Honchar, is minimal yet rich in texture—each note carefully placed to enhance Hildegard’s voice. The result is a dreamlike ballad that captures the beauty of stillness while brimming with emotional undercurrents.
Still The Waves is more than a debut—it’s a statement of intent. With her ability to combine delicate soundscapes, thoughtful storytelling, and raw vulnerability, Kirsten Hildegard positions herself as an artist to watch in the indie folk and dream pop scenes.
For those seeking a track that feels like a gentle exhale, Still The Waves is available now, everywhere.
