Yesterday, August 27th Ida Maria released “Pride” – one final sin before her full album drops in September.
Fear not! Ida Maria has saved some of the best for last. Pride is a delightfully confrontational, wildly catchy, and surprisingly effective track.
This time, it is pride’s turn to take the center stage – perhaps the most innocent, yet also one of the most destructive of the deadly sins. In her signature style, Ida Maria tackles the theme with full force, a twinkle in her eye – and a few high-heeled gut kicks.
Listen to the single here: https://ffm.to/idamariapride
Pride runs on a dangerous groove, bold charm, and feminine power – giving Ida Maria the perfect platform to showcase just how sharp she is as both a songwriter and a vocalist. She also toys with the paradoxes of today’s society, aiming to spark questions rather than point fingers.
This song celebrates pride, confidence, and freedom – while also holding you accountable for your own actions. You have to dare to stand by your choices, and stop seeking validation from others.
Musically, Pride is nothing short of a sizzling punk rock single, dressed in a generous dose of indie-sleaze attitude – quite literally the anthem the 2000s never knew it was missing.
At just two and a half minutes long, it’s a raw, immediate banger that hits you straight in the face.
This is the fourth single from the upcoming album Seven Deadly Sins + 3, set to be released via Indie Recordings on September 26th.
About Ida Maria
Ida Maria is a Norwegian punk-rock powerhouse celebrated for her electrifying live performances and raw, melodic energy. Drawing inspiration from icons like Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin, as well as her contemporaries, Ida Maria’s music blends a rebellious rock attitude with sharp social commentary.
Ida Maria grew up in the small town of Nesna in the far north of Norway—a town that may seem an unlikely birthplace for a new female international rock star. But talent and willpower know no borders, and in 2008 she crashed onto the international scene with anthems like “I Like You So Much Better When You’re Naked” and “Oh My God” from her debut album, Fortress Round My Heart (2008).
Her powerful, raw voice and high-energy live performances led her to perform at major festivals, including Roskilde (Denmark), Reading (UK), and SXSW (US), as well as collaborate with legends like Iggy Pop and earn praise from artists such as Tom Waits. She has released several albums, including Katla (2010) and Scandalize My Name (2016), and her work has been featured in films, TV shows, and commercials- like Grey’s Anatomy, Big Mouth, Skins, Gossip Girl +++, further solidifying her influence in pop culture.
Ida Maria’s new full-length album is due in fall 2025, and it’s a true powerhouse of a record.
The narrative behind the songs revolves around the Seven Deadly Sins. Through catchy rhythms, sing-along chorus, and sassy yet clever lyrics, Ida Maria delivers a provocative and passionate exploration of sin and the contemporary world we live in.
CREDITS
Drums & Percussion: Alf Magne Hillestad
Bass: Ruben Fredheim Oma
Guitar: Jan Ole Kristensen
Vocals: Ida Maria Sivertsen
Additional vocals: Eirik Naess og Kristian Liljan
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