SOURCE – Ulveham achieved remarkable international acclaim. The promotional campaign featured an outstanding music video, and you delivered a historic performance in the Grand Final of Eurovision 2024. Gåte is already a musically accomplished and well-established band, but from a commercial perspective, where has Ulveham taken the band?
Jon Even Schärer (Drums) – Ulveham was definitely the first time we experienced a real international commercial breakthrough. We’ve been well known in Norway for a long time, but with Ulveham, we were finally able to introduce ourselves to the rest of the world. Since then, we’ve toured across Europe a couple of times, and our streaming numbers show that our music is now reaching listeners worldwide. We’re incredibly grateful for that.
SOURCE – Sigil will be your first album released through Season of Mist. How would you introduce it to listeners?
Jon Even Schärer (Drums) – Sigil is a very diverse album in which we explore everything from heavy rock to soft, melancholic moments. Like all our previous work, it’s deeply rooted in Norwegian folk music, blended with a dark, modern sound inspired by rock, metal and electronic music.
SOURCE – “Oskorsreia” was the first promotional video released. How did the production of that video come together, and what was the most challenging aspect of filming at night in a cold forest?
Jon Even Schärer (Drums) – It all came together through two fantastic collaborators in the music video industry, Leo Thorn and Maja Holland, whom we reached out to. There was a great deal of planning involved, especially transporting the horses and managing the logistics of bringing electricity into the middle of a forest in the middle of the night.
SOURCE – Sigil will not be released until Sept. 25, 2026, yet you have already unveiled two highly compelling singles, “Oskorsreia” and “Sannsiger.” What do you think about the strategy of releasing an album gradually, track by track, single by single? Does this approach help keep listeners more engaged?
Jon Even Schärer (Drums) – Yes, we believe it helps build anticipation for the album. That said, we’re really looking forward to finally sharing the complete record instead of just small pieces of it.
SOURCE – Series such as The Last Kingdom and Vikings have helped introduce Nordic culture to a wider audience. How has the growing popularity of these productions contributed to raising awareness of a musical style that blends rock with elements of Nordic tradition?
Jon Even Schärer (Drums) – It has definitely helped people become more aware of Nordic folk culture and folk music in general. That makes it easier for listeners to discover bands like us.
SOURCE – How did the collaboration with Maria Franz of Heilung on the single “Sannsiger” come about?
Jon Even Schärer (Drums) – It began with a conversation between Magnus Børmark and Maria. We really wanted to collaborate with her creatively because she’s an absolutely incredible vocalist.
SOURCE – Today, social media creates an environment where fan engagement generates high expectations. How do you assess the band’s visibility and the online presence of its members across social media platforms?
Jon Even Schärer (Drums) – We try to stay active, and we enjoy being able to communicate directly with our fans. We also try to be as genuine as possible—no gimmicks, just being ourselves.
SOURCE – The release of Sigil is likely to open many new doors for Gåte. Would you consider touring South America in 2027?
Jon Even Schärer (Drums) – 2024 was really the first year we seriously focused on touring internationally across Europe. It would be amazing to bring Norwegian modern folk music and metal to South America as well. Never say never!
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