KALANDRA announce third studio album “The Other Side”

KALANDRA unveils the first single “Let Me Be Open” today, from the much anticipated third studio album ‘The Other Side’. The new album is set for November 13, worldwide via By Norse Music. Pre-orders start today! The record will be available on Black Vinyl, Limited Edition Coloured Vinyl, Digibook and on all digital platforms. The Norwegian folk-pop group also announce a lengthy European headliner tour with special guest Finnegan Tui. Find all confirmed dates below.

KALANDRA takes the listeners on a breathtaking journey through dreams and nightmares on the new full-length. The first single “Let Me Be Open” encourages the free and openmindedness we gradually lose more and more as we grow older. In dreamy and uplifting soundscapes, vocalist Katrine chants: Let me be open and ready to recieve. The song expresses hope, and inspires to not be ruled by fear, and rather to explore and remember the curiousity and spark of childhood. Katrine explains:

“There’s a moment when you realise how much of yourself you’ve learned to hold back. Let Me Be Open grew out of that feeling, the longing to loosen your grip, let go of some of the fear, and rediscover the sense of wonder you had as a child. It’s a song about making space for something softer to emerge, and trusting that not every shadow needs to be fought.”

On the album “The Other Side” the band explores the mysterious imagery of the subconscious—where memories, fears, and imagination quietly intertwine. Thematically following a series of vivid and recurring dreams over the past few years. Vocalist and songwriter Katrine Stenbekk, together with bandmate Jogeir Daae Mæland, began exploring the world of dream analysis. Keeping a notebook by the bed, they started writing down fragments of dreams the moment they woke. Those scattered images, emotions, and subconscious narratives, became the foundation for a new collection of songs. 

KALANDRA has also announced their biggest headliner tour in Europe to date, with special guest singer-songwriter Finnegan Tui from New Zealand. The 2027 tour starts on February 26 in Cologne and ends March 27 in Amsterdam. Through the extensive one month tour, the band will visit all major cities in Europe – including the UK and Scandinavia. Tickets go on sale next week.