La meg bli ditt gjemmested

Daniela Reyes is back with new music—so honest and subtly profound that it's nearly impossible not to stop and listen.

With just one album under her belt, she’s already hailed as one of Norway’s most promising young songwriters. And what she delivers on her new album, La meg bli ditt gjemmested, reveals an artist in fierce creative evolution.

Lately, there’s been talk of a new wave of Norwegian folk-inspired music. Suddenly, songs in Norwegian are trendy and in tune with the times. That’s all well and good—but the essence of the folk tradition lies in its timelessness and in the universal storytelling that transcends generations. Despite her young age, Daniela Reyes stands out as a leading figure in this new generation of singer-songwriters.

When she was booked to play the by:Larm festival at just 18 in 2017, she still hadn’t released any music. But, she had played numerous small gigs across the country, slowly gaining attention. In 2021, she broke through with the single “Usikker musiker”, followed by her debut album Engangsdager. The release earned her widespread critical acclaim, with the press unanimously naming her one of that year's best newcomers. The album received glowing reviews and won her a Spellemann Award (Norwegian Grammy) for Lyricist of the Year.

The songs on La meg bli ditt gjemmested are fragile and slightly off-kilter, but combined with Reyes’ expressive delivery, they radiate presence, deep musicality, and a quiet confidence that leaves a lasting impression. For years now, she’s built a reputation as a captivating live performer, garnering praise like this from music journalist Audun Vinger after a concert:

“...every once in a while, you encounter an artist who makes time and space stand still. Daniela Reyes is one of those artists—with songs like that, and an unexpectedly intense, inward-drifting aura.”

That quote is worth keeping in mind when listening to La meg bli ditt gjemmested.

La meg bli ditt gjemmested is released on Jansen Records on September 26th