Sofie Birch's 'Bivabippabualukka': Whimsical Folk to Forest Floor

Copenhagen composer Sofie Birch has released 'Bivabippabualukka,' a departure from her earlier ambient folk records. This new album is a lush, animated, and sprawling work, incorporating elements of jazz, bossa nova, and field recordings.

Recorded over the past few years with her brother Alfred Bundgaard, Birch characterizes the album's playful atmosphere as a result of "releasing deep traumas and healing wounds." The music ventures into unexpected sounds, moving beyond her previous scholarly ambient style.

'Bivabippabualukka' feels like a bridge towards a more mainstream sound for Birch, with its dalliances in pop and jazz. The artist has stated she will continue her spiritual ambient music but considers this work distinct, suggesting a looser and more expansive musical future.