Norwegian singer-songwriter Moyka is back with a provocative new release, "Rear View," a quietly powerful and palpably relatable song that transforms deep personal struggle. The song, written by Monika Engeseth and produced by Anders Kjær and Sivert Hjeltnes Hagtvet, paints a frail space between losing yourself and eventually finding your way back.
"Rear View" has an honesty that sets it apart. The song bends into sentimental, as if letting the emotion spill out on its own. The openness, which is a core part of the record's foundation, is natural but never heavy for the sake of heaviness. Moyka meets hard emotions with clear-eyed prudence, crafting a listening experience that embraces sadness yet feels soothing.
After her debut album came out, Engeseth went through a depression and grief, as well as losing the drive to record all her emotions that became the emotional tone of this new release. This is what provides the heartbeat for "Rear View." This song does not just ratchet itself into pain: it analyzes the emotional toll of trying to hold on to hope while quietly drowning below. That contrast lends the track impressive emotional heft.
The production from Anders Kjær and Sivert Hjeltnes Hagtvet beautifully matches the song's inner-looking feel. Everything feels intentional, allowing Moyka's gentle songwriting to take center stage. The atmosphere guides the listener through soft, aggressive moods, with equal weight given to moments of sadness, balanced by light, liberating emotions.
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