We’ve been following Jouska, the moniker of Norwegian producer and songwriter Marit Othilie Thorvik, since the release of “Born in Cash” back in 2020, and it’s been a pleasure witnessing her evolution. Originally a duo with Hans Olav Settem, the project has since transformed into a solo venture, with Thorvik exploring increasingly personal and introspective territory. Her sound, always anchored in a unique blend of electronic and ambient textures, gained wider attention with her 2023 album Suddenly My Mind Is Blank.
A few days ago, Jouska returned with “Flower Moon,” her first new track since that album. Written during a challenging time in New York, the song captures a moment of emotional dislocation. “Written in New York while I was trying to push through, but kept cancelling. I was anxious, distracted by things at home. Physically in one place, emotionally somewhere else, missing out on both,” she explains.
The result is a dreamlike, melancholic track that shimmers with soft-focus textures and understated melodies. “It felt like the right language for a song about emotional distance,” she adds. Produced with Hans Olav Settem, who also plays multiple instruments and provides backing vocals, the track also features contributions from Elias Tafjord (Sassy 009), Bård Kristian Kylland (GiddyGang), and Fredrik Svabø (Aurora). All together, they give layers to this beautifully foggy song, that is already featured in our Best Songs of 2025 playlist.
Arnaud, a passionate music enthusiast from France, now based in Madrid, founded HighClouds in 2015. With an ear for the dreamy, the ethereal, and the unconventional, he thrives on discovering and sharing boundary-pushing sounds. If it’s weird, bold, and forward-thinking, you can bet he’s here for it.