Embla And The Karidotters Hello, I'm Embla (LP)

(Die With your Boots on Records) 8 tracks

Breaking out or breaking through? The first is a major theme on Embla and the Karidotters' debut album, and the second is what they're about to do.

The album, aptly titled Hello, I'm Embla, is a mission statement for the former Razika drummer who moved to the country: "Here I am, and this is what I'm all about." The Dolly Parton-inspired album title may sound pretentious but it's more about Karidotter finding her voice and confidence.

The year 2021 began with the release of Embla and the Karidotters' first EP, followed by Embla leaving her hometown of Bergen for a life on the road. She packed her dog, guitar, pen and notepad into a camper van and traveled the country with her boyfriend. The EP "Howling" was highly acclaimed in Karidotter's home country of Norway and gained international acclaim.

Hello, I'm Embla was written on the road and thematically revolves around the search for belonging, identity, love and self-worth. Inspired by Charlie Rich, Midland, The Chicks, the album shows a clear evolution from the first EP. Superstar producer Matias Tellez (girl in red) got the best out of the musicians, and you can tell the band had a blast in the studio.