Today, Faroese songwriter Eyði Horsdal is releasing ‘Old Friends’, the second single from his forthcoming debut album “Songs with Eva”, out in March 2023 on Deluxe LP and digital via Tutl Records.
“Loneliness meets adoration - reminiscing at night time, Old Friends is about the true gift of life - friends. A moment captured live in a room with a fireplace - in the countryside - with the windows open - bringing drama to the simple song.” – says Eyði.
Following the recently released debut single ‘It Seems To Be You Again’, Old Friend is written together with talented young writer Eva Perrin Fontana (UK). Eyði Horsdal presents us with a heartfelt closeness and optimism while promising more to come in the Songs with Eva universe.
Listen to ‘Old Friends’ here
"Songs with Eva" is Eyði Horsdal’s debut album. Through the poetry of talented young writer Eva Perrin Fontana, Eyði Horsdal invites us into a charmingly comforting space with a surprising depth that makes the 16-track album worth many a relistening.
"Songs with Eva" is a coherent collection of immediate and intuitive songs with a human and hand-played quality - with immersive and captivating recordings capturing live moments in a room - in the countryside - with the windows open - bringing drama to the simple songs.
About Eyði Horsdal
Eyði Horsdal is an up-and-coming Faroese songwriter and artist exploring simplicity in songwriting. Eyði grew up in the Faroe Islands with a family and a culture in love with songs and sing-alongs. Eyði learned by listening and playing along to his favourite records with Paul Simon, Leonard Cohen, Teitur and more.
With a unique melodic voice and a deep appreciation for the art of songwriting, Eyði’s upcoming debut album, "Songs with Eva", reveals relatable and charmingly melodic songs with a timelessness, yet present and fleetingly momentary at once.