Concrete Nocturne confront what we’ve lost in new single ‘Shallow Grave’
Concrete Nocturne confront what we’ve lost in new single 'Shallow Grave'
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange) Out today is another single from the dark Norwegians in Concrete Nocturne, “Shallow Grave”, a nice antidote to all the x-mas music that’s getting sticky and itchy in our ears these days.
And how dark is it really? Vocalist Ismael Henriksen elaborates in his own poetic way:
– In our latest release, the band turns a fog-drenched journey into a stark meditation on end stations, last chances, and the quiet devastation of loss. The song captures the moment when two figures push through thickening fog, racing against the encroaching night in a final attempt to reach a destination that may no longer exist.
Against this bleak landscape, one presence stands out: a companion whose white skin cuts through the darkness like a lighthouse, holding onto reality with the fragile insistence of a restless spirit. Blood-red lips, an expressionless face, and an atmosphere suspended between the living and the departed create a chilling portrait of love, memory, and everything that slips through our fingers at the edge of the world.
This single is a cinematic, emotionally charged descent into the space between endings, where the road narrows, the night deepens, and we confront what we’ve lost. The band keeps up the pace with another new track, ‘Pretend’, announced to be released January 9th.
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About Concrete Nocturne
Concrete Nocturne is the new sonic project of two seasoned musicians, Tarjei Krogh and Ismael Henriksen, with deep roots in the industrial, electronic, and alternative music scenes.
Tarjei draws inspiration from pioneers such as Laibach, D.A.F., Severed Heads, Front 242, Depeche Mode, and Interpol. With a history in bands like Anstalt, Zomorodia, Beta Frequency, and Solar Temple, he was among the early adopters of sampling in electronic music. Known as a true multi-artist, Tarjei moves effortlessly between disciplines, always juggling multiple creative projects at once.
Ismael channels influences from Joy Division/New Order, A-ha, Einstürzende Neubauten, The Sisters of Mercy, Tears for Fears, and Skinny Puppy, among others. His musical career includes projects such as Atropine, Eternal Reward, Solar Temple, and Strict Machine.
Both musicians have been active since their youth, sharing a long-standing passion for art, film, industrial soundscapes, and synth-based explorations. Having collaborated since the late 1990s, their combined vision in Concrete Nocturne merges atmospheric intensity with driving electronics, creating a soundscape that is at once dark, cinematic, and forward-looking.
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