Jenny Hval has unveiled her upcoming album, Iris Silver Mist, named after a fragrance created by Maurice Roucel. The album is set to be released on May 2 and features the lead single, “To Be a Rose,” which is now available for streaming. The music video showcases a collage of tour footage from 2015 to 2024, all captured and edited by the artist herself.
In a recent statement, Hval described “To Be a Rose” as an exploration of restlessness within pop music. The track features a chorus that evolves with each repetition, signifying a journey through various experiences and emotions. The song intertwines personal imagery, reflecting on connections between bodies and time, and showcases Hval’s unique lyrical approach to transformation and identity.
Iris Silver Mist follows her 2022 release, Classic Objects, and comprises 13 tracks. Many of these songs were honed during live performances last year, highlighting Hval’s focus on the tactile and energetic aspects of music-making.
Hval is also gearing up for a series of live performances this spring. After kicking off with a concert in Madrid, Spain, on April 5, she will tour several major cities including London, Brussels, Berlin, and Amsterdam, with her final scheduled show on June 5 in Oslo, Norway.
Explore Hval’s full list of tour dates below:
- April 5 – Madrid, Spain – Electronica en Abril
- April 21 – London, England – Islington Assembly Hall
- April 23 – Brussels, Belgium – Le Nuits Botanique
- April 27 – Berlin, Germany – Silent Green (Betonhalle)
- April 30 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Muziekgebouw
- June 5 – Oslo, Norway – Parkteatret
Tracklist for Iris Silver Mist:
- Lay Down
- To Be a Rose
- I Want to Start at the Beginning
- All Night Long
- Heiner Muller
- You Died
- Spirit Mist
- I Don’t Know What Free Is
- The Artist Is Absent
- Huffing My Arm
- The Gift
- A Ballad
- I Want the End to Sound Like This
