Anna von Hausswolff – Iconoclasts (2xLP)

Anna Von Hausswolff released her fifth studio album "All Thoughts Fly" in 2020. The following year, the Swedish artist had to cancel church concerts because protesters accused her of playing satanic music. The following year, she released a live LP. Now she is back with the announcement of her next album "Iconoclasts", which will feature Iggy Pop and Ethel Cain, among others.

Von Hausswolff comments: "Sometimes we have to throw ourselves into the deepest water and hold our breath for as long as possible. Once we reach the surface, we can look beyond the pettiness of life and speak only the truth. This love song is a tribute to the man who can listen; it's for the woman who is brave enough to dive in."

Reviews

“It’s music that feels as if it’s in constant motion, … Indeed, its maximalism might be too overwhelming to take in one long sitting.” – The Guardian

“The album leans into baroque maximalism, emphasizing epic, orchestral arrangements, elongated vocal reverb, and icy, industrial instrumentation.” – Slant Magazine