From the suburbs of Åkersberga, Hanna Ögonsten has carved a sanctuary in music for herself amidst the turbulence of a challenging childhood. Finding solace in the strings of a guitar and the keys of a piano, Hanna ventured into the DIY production, crafting an oasis of melodies and sounds that provided a reprieve from life’s harsh realities.
Hanna’s newest single “Medicine” is an example of seeking solace in another person’s affection – likening the obsession with love to a dependency fraught with the potential for pain – within this song, you’re finding a showcase of electronic pop, blending the high-energy rhythms of drum’n’bass with the raw, emotive textures of glitchcore and alternative bedroom pop.
Speaking on the release of her new song, Hanna explains how music has became her refuge and a means to navigate through the tumult of familial strife, loss, and personal nightmares. “Growing up, most of us have tried to distract ourselves, simply to escape from the unpleasant parts of life like parents fighting, death in the family and other haunting nightmares,” Hanna says. “I used music to overcome these situations by writing a lyric or melody, creating a comforting story in my head.
“’Medicine’ is about using these same distractions as a lifeline to cover up the danger and risk of obsessing with someone. If you crave the idea of someone’s love like a medicine, the chances of getting hurt are equally painful.” — Hanna Ögonsten
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This track stands as a showcase of Hanna’s innovative musical direction.
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