I haven’t been onlinely active for a while … I know. But I have not been that well, so my focus was on getting better.
Now I am better and am also back at my dearest hobby, searching for awesome covers from rather unknown folks. But these unknowns should be knowns for their talents and their will to share their love to the music with us.
Here’s the latest one that touched me and I want to share this with you. Ane Brun isn’t really an unknown, but I am certain you haven’t heard about her before.
This is the most beautiful version of Big in Japan I’ve ever heard.
Ane Brun — The Art of Subtle Bravery
Ane Brun is one of those rare artists who can turn fragility into strength. Born in Molde, Norway, she built her career quietly but relentlessly — through poetry, live energy, and an unmistakable voice that sounds as if it’s half-whispered, half-carved from ice.
Since her debut in the early 2000s, Brun has released a string of deeply personal albums that blend folk, indie, and a certain Scandinavian melancholy. Her songs are introspective yet cinematic, carried by lyrics that reveal more on the tenth listen than on the first. Tracks like To Let Myself Go or Big in Japan show her emotional range: tender, precise, never trying too hard.
Beyond her solo work, she’s collaborated with artists like Peter Gabriel and Madrugada, proving that she can shift between intimacy and grandeur without losing her essence. Her concerts often feel like shared rituals — quiet, focused, and human.
Ane Brun doesn’t chase trends. She builds worlds where silence matters as much as sound. And that’s exactly why she lasts.
