Sofie Birch - Hiraeth (2025)

The second album by Sofie Birch and Antonina Nowacka, 'Hiraeth', is a soundscape recorded on tape in a secluded Polish village. The title, a Welsh word meaning a longing for something lost or unattainable, reflects the duo's pursuit of simplicity and an escape from the digital hustle. Using a minimal set of instruments—guitar, zither, and voice—complemented by field recordings and delicate synthesizers, the musicians create a bucolic and dreamlike atmosphere. The music combines gentle melodies, psychedelic motifs, and captivating vocals, creating a meditative and enveloping sound. It is a work that encourages one to slow down, listen to the surrounding world, and immerse oneself in a dreamlike state.

Tracklist:
1-1 Sofie Birch;Antonina Nowacka - Rabbit’s hole [1:25]
1-2 Sofie Birch;Antonina Nowacka - Heart of a waterfall [4:36]
1-3 Sofie Birch;Antonina Nowacka - Hiraeth [3:12]
1-4 Sofie Birch;Antonina Nowacka - Comes with sunrise [3:19]
1-5 Sofie Birch;Antonina Nowacka - Stars on the ground [5:16]
1-6 Sofie Birch;Antonina Nowacka - Nøkken [3:33]
1-7 Sofie Birch;Antonina Nowacka - Transient [0:29]
1-8 Sofie Birch;Antonina Nowacka - How about the time? [0:54]
1-9 Sofie Birch;Antonina Nowacka - Love object [3:20]
1-10 Sofie Birch;Antonina Nowacka - Collecting eyes [8:42]
1-11 Sofie Birch;Antonina Nowacka - Comes with sunset [1:47]
1-12 Sofie Birch;Antonina Nowacka - Suosan [3:39]
1-13 Sofie Birch;Antonina Nowacka - Departura [0:47]