PHOTO GALLERY: Eivør, Sylvaine, Electric Ballroom, London, 07/10/2024

Photo Credit: Kevin O’Sullivan

Last week at the Electric Ballroom, the ethereal tones of Eivør transported the audience into a world that felt both otherworldly and deeply personal. Supported by the atmospheric and haunting Sylvaine, the night was a journey through sonic landscapes that resonated deeply with the crowd.

Sylvaine opened the evening with a powerful set that perfectly complemented the headliner. Her blend of post-metal and shoegaze, combined with her crystalline vocals, set a mesmerizing tone. The raw emotion in her performance created an intensity that was hard to shake, leaving the room spellbound as her waves of reverb and distortion swept through the space.

Then came Eivør, a Faroese artist with a voice that is nothing short of magical. From the first note, it was clear that this was going to be a special experience. Eivør’s voice, known for its ethereal quality, effortlessly moved between haunting lows and soaring highs. She performed a setlist that ranged from intimate ballads to more powerful, driving tracks, showcasing the full spectrum of her vocal abilities.

Her connection to her roots in the Faroe Islands was palpable, with her songs often inspired by the natural beauty and isolation of her homeland. Tracks like Trøllabundin were captivating live, her voice weaving a spellbinding narrative, as her use of traditional Faroese throat singing added an ancient, raw energy to the room. Eivør’s stage presence is understated but magnetic, and she holds the audience in the palm of her hand with every lyric, note, and pause.

The evening was not just a concert, but an experience—an emotional, sonic exploration led by two incredibly talented artists. The Electric Ballroom, with its intimate atmosphere, was the perfect venue for a performance so full of depth and feeling. A night of sheer musical magic.

Written By: Kevin O’Sullivan