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Norwegian cinematic folk band Kalandra release their first-ever live album ‘Live at Lafayette’ today. The record marks 15 years into the band’s career. The album is available on all digital streaming platforms and a limited number of physical copies can be pre-ordered in the band’s own store.

The audio and video for ‘Live at Lafayette’ were captured during the band’s sold-out concert at The Lafayette in London on September 21, 2024. The London show took place in the middle of an extensive European tour and became a major highlight for the band, at a legendary venue that has unfortunately since had to close its doors.

Kalandra comments on the live-album and the anniversary: “We are grateful that the moment was preserved, and we feel this release reflects some of the energy we and the audience shared that night of the concert. It is a meaningful way to mark our anniversary by releasing our first live album. What we have built as a band did not happen overnight, but step by step – shaped by trust, patience, and a shared goal. Over time, the music has found its way to more and more people, touching them in ways we could never have foreseen. Thank you for listening, for staying, and for walking this path with us. We are ready for the next 15!” 

LISTEN TO THE LIVE ALBUM Live at Lafayette HERE

Live at Lafayette – A limited number of physical copies in colored vinyl are exclusively available for order in Kalandra’s webstore, here.

Tracklist – Live at Lafayette
01. Intro
02. I Am
03. The Waiting Game
04. The State of the World
05. Slow Motion
06. Naive
07. Borders
08. Segla WATCH HERE 
09. Virkelighetens Etterklang
10. Ram
11. Ensom
12. Are You Ready
13. It Gets Easier
14. Helvegen
15. Brave New World
16. Bardaginn

Time has a quiet way of moving – celebrating 15 years of Kalandra

Kalandra began in 2011, when Katrine started the band while studying in Liverpool. The lineup shifted in the early days, but Jogeir joined later that same year, followed by Florian the year after. In those early Liverpool years, they played live almost every other week at open mics, band nights, and small venues, learning through repetition and persistence.

A turning point came with the EP Beneath the Breaking Waves, recorded at Parr Street Studios in Liverpool. It marked a shift in intention — choosing to write music that spoke honestly to themselves rather than following any given path. Believing that honesty in creation might allow the music to find its own way forward. Not long after, the band returned to Norway, where Oskar Rydh joined and the lineup was completed — and has remained unchanged since.

Following the success of their debut album The Line and their atmospheric soundtrack for the video game Kingdom Two Crowns: Norse Lands, Kalandra returned in 2024 with their second album A Frame of Mind. Drawing on years of collaboration and creative confidence, the record stands as their most expansive work to date — showcasing versatility and new dimensions of their sound while staying true to the immersive atmosphere that defines them.

Over time, the circle has widened. Through their acclaimed cover of Helvegen, two studio albums, collaborations with ByNorse and AISA, and with their extensive touring abroad: Kalandra’s music has travelled far beyond its Nordic roots and continues to expand their audience across the world.