Song Of The Day: Ålesund Gives Us Their Otherworldly New Single “Rode Off Into The Sun”

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We were excited to check out the new single “Rode Off Into The Sun” … Our Song Of The Day from Bristol-based alt-pop outfit Ålesund .

You can listen to “Rode Off Into The Sun “ on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here You can also check out the video for “Rode Off Into The Sun “ below

“Rode Off Into The Sun is the second single from Ålesund’s EP

We instantly fell in love with this song . It has this real celestial/ summertime feel to it . Some songs can automatically put you in a good mood, and this is definitely one of those songs

Fronted by the ethereal vocals of British-Norwegian singer-songwriter Alba Torriset, Ålesund’s sound is a fusion of dreamy pop hooks, atmospheric soundscapes and alternative rock riffs, which have drawn comparisons to the likes of Kate Bush, Florence and the Machine and London Grammar.

Lyrically, Rode Off Into The Sun reflects on the admiration held for a character who knows her worth, who picks herself despite any adversity and makes the best out of any situation.


“I was so impressed by a friend who had been dealt a rough hand and instead of wallowing and seeing the glass as half empty, she just dusted herself off and charged on with making the best out of her life. It was inspiring to witness and became the main theme of the song”, says vocalist and lyricist Alba Torriset.

In addition to the new single, Ålesund has kicked off a UK tout which kicked off on May 4th and continues through to June 4th the dates are below

TOUR DATES:

  • 4th May – The Underground, Stoke
  • 7th May – Cafe no.9, Sheffield
  • 11th May – Crofters Rights, Bristol
  • 12th May – The Phoenix Arts Centre, Bordon Hampshire
  • 13th May – I Shine Theatre, London
  • 18th May – The Chambers, Folkestone
  • 19th May – Kino Teatr, St Leonards E. Sussex
  • 26th-28th May – How The Light Gets In Festival, Hay On Wye
  • 4th June – The Stables, Milton Keynes
  • 4th June – Gullivers, Manchester

We were absolutely moved by the power and beauty of “Rode Off Into The Sun “ from Ålesund . It is definitely something you need to hear ! We can’t wait for more

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