SOWULO Release solemn new single “Āsteorfan” from upcoming album NIHT

SOWULO reveals “Āsteorfan” (“To Die”), the first single from the upcoming album NIHT—a composition steeped in mourning, transformation, and the intimate embrace of Night. Written during a period of profound grief following the loss of both his father and stepfather, composer Faber Horbach channels personal sorrow into a meditative piece that explores death not as a finality, but as a portal toward clarity and spiritual awakening.

Musically, “Āsteorfan” is grounded in ancient instrumentation and ritualistic textures. The resonance of nyckelharpa and carnyx merges with deep percussion and throat singing, creating a sonic terrain that feels both ancestral and sacred. The minimal yet immersive arrangement evokes the inner descent into silence and stillness, offering a moment of surrender that echoes far beyond the self. Through Anglo-Saxon verses, the song urges the listener to “die before you die, and know death is not the end,” dissolving the ego to make space for deeper wisdom.

“Āsteorfan” marks a threshold moment within NIHT, a concept album that journeys through the darkness of the subconscious, cycles of decay, and the spiritual teachings of the Moon.

The accompanying music video, directed & filmed by Jasper van Gheluwe with colour grading done by Micky Huijsmans, can be watched now on SOWULO‘s Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/cSw0_dxKpTA

NIHT is set for release on August 29th through Season of Mist.

Pre-save & Pre-order:
https://orcd.co/sowuloniht

Pre-save on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/prerelease/6MwgfM76MaUNqyFL8ImNAo