On Stardust , releasing 21st of February, MaVe mixes English with a verse in her distinct Norwegian dialect, singing about changes and how something can go from an ecstatic state to total loneliness. Longing for the way things used to be. The track is composed in a spacious electronic, almost ethereal
production with haunting layered harmonies. With marching band style live drums played by Halvor Dokke, the track ends up resting right in-between upbeat pop and haunting ballad.

MaVe releases highly anticipated 2nd album “Ecstatic / Perplexed” on March 14th, 2025
Oslo, Norway — Rising musical powerhouse MaVe returns with her second studio album. Written,
produced, and recorded entirely by MaVe herself, the album is a testament to her artistic and creative vision.

“Ecstatic / Perplexed” explores the interplay between two emotional extremes: the euphoric highs of
life’s most vibrant moments and the solitary introspection of the minds more perplexing times. MaVe deftly blends Scandinavian experimentalism with catchy pop melodies, crafting a genre-defying sound that is both differently fresh and deeply relatable. MaVe is known for her honest and straight forward songwriting and “Ecstatic / Perplexed” is no exception.

“This album is about embracing the contradictions within ourselves,” says MaVe. “It’s an exploration of the exhilarating and the uncertain—sometimes they’re inseparable. I think these two emotional states complements each other, the end of one blends into the beginning of the other, and sometimes you don’t even notice the transition”

To bring additional texture and energy to the project, MaVe has brought in drummer Halvor Dokke, incorporating live drums into her productions for the first time. Under the skilled engineering of Peter Sørheim, MaVe worked closely with Dokke to ensure that her vision was authentically realised. Peter has also contributed playing guitar and bass on the record. The result is a seamless blend of live instrumentation and electronic precision, adding a new dimension to her sonic palette.

UPCOMING SHOWS:

To celebrate the release, MaVe will host an album launch gig at MIR in Oslo on March 14, 2025. She will then showcase at MUSEXPO in Los Angeles on March 17, before returning to Norway for anintimate unplugged performance at Værfast in Ringebu on March 28.

Singles That Made Waves

The album has been eagerly awaited following the releases of a series singles:

‘Extraordinary’

‘WEAK’

‘Tolerate’

and ‘Power Loving’

These tracks garnered critical acclaim, playlist placements, and features in prominent blogs such as Indie Boulevard and The Good Stuff In Between. ‘Extraordinary’ was also highlighted on BALLADE’s: This Week’s Music Videos. Streaming platforms embraced the singles, landing MaVe spots on several editorial playlists like Spotify’s NMF Norway, NMF Sweden, Fresh Finds Nordic, TIDALS Ukas Brygg, New Music Discovery by The Line of Best Fit, Apple’s NMD, Sounds of Sweden and Future Hits.

“Ecstatic / Perplexed” promises to be a bold step forward for MaVe, cementing her place as an exciting and innovative artists, songwriter and producer.

REVIEWS:

Indie Boulevard – “Extraordinary”

Oslo’s music scene is buzzing with the arrival of MaVe, a compelling artist who transcends the typical pop persona. Eschewing industry norms, MaVe crafts music that is unflinchingly honest. Her sound resonates with a raw authenticity, akin to a shot of espresso – a jolt of energy that lingers long after the last note fades.

The good stuff in between – “Extraordinary”

Oslo based songwriter and producer MaVe is back with a new track and shift in soundaway.

She Bops – “Tolerate”With “Tolerate”, MaVe proves once again that she’s an artist with boundless depth, creating music that speaks to both the heart and the soulShebops.net

The Autumn Rose – “Tolerate”

A commanding, storm-tossed and powerful ballad, “Tolerate” is the lavishly made, vocally arresting and immediately gratufying brand-new single from Ringebu, Norway’s MaVe.Theautumnroses.org