LIVE FROM THE PIT: Eivor, Asgeir and Elinborg

Embarking on a sixth-month global tour, Eivør brought a slice of Faroese magic to Electric Brixton’s stage in South London this September. 

Not defined by one specific genre, Eivør’s combination of synths and guttural singing in her pieces continues to captivate audiences around the world. This tour could not have come at a better time; Eivør’s hauntingly celestial vocals and deep synth beats almost personified the changing of the seasons - vibrant and shapeshifting. 

The evening was not only a celebration of the Nordic artists’ latest album, ‘Enn’, but a way of honouring her impressive 25-year dedication to the music industry. 

First to cast their spell on the crowd was Elinborg, electronic-folk artist and Eivør’s younger sister. Arriving on stage in a sweeping black dress, Elinborg instantly grabbed the audience’s attention with her soothing vocals.

Introducing ‘Kærleiki’, a love song from her upcoming album ‘Í Ævir’, fittingly set to be released on the 31st October, a day synonymous with mysticism and charm. 

Next to take to the stage was singer-songwriter Ásgeir. Performing in both Icelandic and English, he shared a perfect blend of pop-synth beats, transfixing the audience into gentle sways. This effortlessly led him into his new song ‘Ferris Wheel’, the first released single from his new album. Titled ‘Julia’, fans can expect to enjoy this on 13th February 2026. The soft, electric guitar riffs set apart from the earlier intensities of the piano and synthesiser. Ásgeir’s set distinguished itself as a master of styles. 

With the crowd vocally entranced, Eivør’s monastic-like chanting filled the room with her opening song, ‘Jarðartrá’. 

Hanging off of her every word, Eivør addressed the crowd: “It’s the most beautiful thing to see us come together like this. And it’s such a gift for me to share that with you, and boy do we need this in these mad times we’re living in”.  A valuable reminder of how powerful music is for uniting people from around the world. 

The world is calling out for unity, and through Eivør’s authentic and refreshing sound, community is not only created but sustained. Around the room, fans with painted faces, braided hair, and band t-shirts were odes to the folk roots, traditions, and heavy metal influences behind Eivør’s work.

Dedicating her next song, ‘Gullspunnin’, to friendships and people who lift others up combined sonically beautiful piano tunes with haunting synth sounds to create what can only be described as an electro-pop lullaby.

Traversing the musical plane, Eivør’s seraphic sound settled into a medley of songs chosen as a commemoration of her work on the original television soundtrack for the historical drama ‘The Last Kingdom’. Her voice was the leader, amassing a following of headbanging and swaying that rippled through the crowd and unlocked a sense of freedom. 

Breaking away from her original material to a song she revealed she wished she had written, Ásgeir returned to the stage to join Eivør in a duet of Pink Floyd’s ‘Us and Them’. 

Swiftly following on with ‘Upp Úr Øskuni’, the guttural mantra demanded the presence of Elinborg, who took to the stage alongside her sister. Earning supportive cheers from the crowd, the pair commanded the room under the red glow of the lights. 

Closing out the set with her sámi drum, ‘Trøllabundin’ not only found new life in the room, but morphed into a new version of itself. The song itself has been known to be performed differently each time. The deep, rich cello accompaniment to the echoing, isolated vocals and steady drum beat were enough to evoke the spirits of viking warriors, reminiscent of an ancient battle cry to command its followers.

Eivør’s performance moved through genres like wild water; streams of delicate, gentle folk melodies flowing into rivers of untamed, raw, powerful guttural sounds. Her work not only honours the unique and intricate sound of Faroese culture but also provides a stage for a musical style that was once suppressed throughout history. Blending throat sounds with growls not dissimilar to those used in heavy metal music, captured a refreshingly fierce sound that has - and will continue to - shapeshift through time.

Words: Mary Horner

Photos: Lauren Wenham