Rebekka Louise's debut album, "Shame Is An Old Friend, "throws the sonic rulebook out the window, delivering an unfiltered account of her own journey through mental health and relationship breakdowns. Originally imagined as a Master's thesis, it has turned into an explosive, genre-defying, and emotionally evocative body of work that introduces Rebekka as a bold new force in experimental pop.
Since her 2020 debut with One Step Ahead, Rebekka Louise has quietly yet confidently crafted a reputation for marrying confoundingly personal lyricism with exploratory instrumentation. Seizing a spot on high playlists like Spotify's New Music Friday Norway, she has established herself as an emerging artist not afraid to explore the depths of human emotion.
Clocking in at 29:40, the album's eight tracks combine haunting melodies, ethereal soundscapes, and evocative storytelling. Tracks such as Twisted Affection and Let Me Hold You demonstrate her ability to balance fragility with resilience, providing an immersive body of work that evokes a commonness and more reflective experience for the listener.
"Shame Is An Old Friend" is not just an album but an honest conversation about who we are, fear, and the journey to becoming better people. After all, shame doesn't have to be a burden, it can be made friendly, and a world that can invite you into it.