THURNIN unveil new video single ‘Arcturus‘ and
reveal details of forthcoming album “Harmr“
THURNIN present the video clip ‘Arcturus‘ as the first single taken from Dutch dream folk pioneer Jurre Timmer‘s forthcoming new album “Harmr” (Old Norse for “grief” or “sorrow”), which is slated for release on March 14, 2025.
THURNIN comment: “For the first advance single of this album, I have chosen ‘Arcturus’ the most obvious track,” composer and instrumentralist Jurre Timmer writes. “The track offers a mix of traditional Thurnin songwriting and a glimpse of the atmosphere that defines ‘Harmr’. This song celebrates the value of life, for there would be no grief without love.”
Video credit
Filming by Jurre Timmer & Floris Dalebout
Editing by Ulises Banos
Tracklist
1. Mana
2. Gefera
3. Arcturus
4. Heortece
5. Eitr
6. Fygja
7. Folkvangr
THURNIN‘s third album “Harmr” was born out of the deep feeling of grief that only love can bring. The title refers to an old Icelandic word that is probably more literally translated as ‘grief’ while its contemporary meaning rather implies ‘sorrow’. The loss of one or even more loved beings is hard to bear for any person.
It is therefore hardly surprising that the lower key and a reduced tempo are permeating “Harmr” throughout most of the songs; and much more so than on its predecessor “Útiseta” (2023), on which THURNIN mastermind Jurre Timmer interpreted this numinous act as a way to commune with nature, and to gain spiritual wisdom in a time of introspection and transcendence.
Yet while the magical dreamworld of THURNIN has turned into a darker and more melancholic twist, there are also the feelings of hope for salvation, loving memories, and glimpses of beauty within the musical context that Timmer established on his debut album “Menhir”.
When the mysterious Dutch solo-project of mastermind and sole musician Jurre Timmer emerged with the dark folk debut full-length “Menhir” in 2021, little was known about THURNIN – beyond the fact that he came from black metal roots before turning to acoustic music, which is a rare evolution but shared by a few, such as WARDRUNA founder Einar Selvik.
Before THURNIN, Timmer released an album with his death doom project I, FORLORN. He also created 2 albums and 2 EPs for a project under the name of ALGOS. Although his idea to compose an acoustic EP for ALGOS pointed towards the general direction of THURNIN, Timmer decided to start fresh on a clean musical slate and to let his new band develop into its own direction.
When “Menhir” found its way from Timmer’s home studio in the town of Soest by the Dutch city of Amersfoort, the album became an instant hit on YouTube that has long passed the milestone of 1 million views. With the eagerly awaited follow-up album “Útiseta”, THURNIN continued to find many new friends, also due to playing a few select and celebrated shows.
At the edge of winter, when spring is just to bring new light and warmth to the Northern hemisphere, THURNIN will open a new portal to their dream world with an album that is born from grief but offers comfort and solace to all who step on board the gentle musical vision of “Harmr”.
Band: Thurnin
Album title: Harmr
Style: Dream Folk
Release date: March 14, 2025
Label: Auerbach Tonträger
Review impact date: February 10, 2025
Line-up
Jurre Timmer – guitars, vocals
Guest musicians
Nathanael Larochette – additional guitar on “Gefera”
Rafa Merwar – additional guitar on “Gefera”
Recording by Jurre Timmer at Thurnin Recording Studio, Gennep (NL)
Mix by Jurre Timmer at Thurnin Recording Studio, Gennep (NL)
Mastering by Ted Whitten at Ted Whitten Media, Derry, NH (US)
Artwork by Jack Bailey
Layout by Łukasz Jaszak
Shop
http://lnk.spkr.media/thurnin-harmr
Available formats
“Harmr” is available as a black vinyl LP, as a solid white vinyl LP, and as a Digipak CD.
Links
www.facebook.com/thurninfolk
www.instagram.com/thurninfolk
