With roaring drums, ancient melodies, and the timeless whisper of Norse gods, Season of Mist proudly announces the signing of DANHEIM, the groundbreaking Nordic folk project helmed by Danish producer and musician, Reidar Schæfer Olsen.

Danheim, a titan of the Nordic folk scene, melds Viking age inspiration with an authentic Nordic ambiance, delivering a sound experience steeped in dark mythology and evocative storytelling. Reidar shares his heartfelt excitement:

“I’m truly grateful for the opportunity to work with Season of Mist. This partnership allows me to protect my creative work while giving me the freedom to focus entirely on making music that speaks to the spirit of my Viking heritage. Soon, you’ll be able to experience my music in new ways—through CDs, Vinyl and exclusive merchandise. I’m also excited to start working on new single releases and a new album under their banner.“

Danheim already stands as a colossus in the realm of Nordic folk with a staggering one billion streams and more than 585,000 dedicated YouTube subscribers. Known for tracks that transport listeners back to the Viking era, Danheim’s music has also been featured prominently in the hit TV series Vikings. His collaboration with Season of Mist promises new horizons, with upcoming singles and a brand-new album on the horizon, while remaining tethered to the soul of ancient Scandinavian lore.

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Danheim is a Nordic folk/Viking-inspired project from the Copenhagen-based Danish producer Reidar Schæfer Olsen, a man with 10 years of experience in electronic and ambient music. He focuses on Nordic Folk and Viking-age inspired music with an authenticity or mood. His music is often composed of ideas and stories based on the darker side of the Viking period, inspired or consisting of Nordic Mythology, old Danish folklore and a vivid imagination.

Danheim hit 1 billion streams across streaming platforms in 2022. He has 585,000 subscribers on YouTube and has music featured in multiple seasons of the popular TV show Vikings.

Singer-songwriter Reidar Schæfer Olsen, (born in 1985, Brøndby, Denmark), transitioned to focus on music in the early 2000s and has been composing music almost continuously ever since, alongside doing radio shows and starting the indie label Fimbul Records.

With a passion for songwriting running through his veins from an early age, Reidar Olsen’s Viking-inspired music and dark melodies have broadened the Nordic folk genre and inspired millions of listeners around the world, bringing them back in time with a blend of his imagination and creativity.

Danheim is:
Reidar Schæfer Olsen – Musician, Songwriter, Producer & Singer

Follow Danheim:
Official Website: https://danheimmusic.com/
Bandcamp: https://danheim.bandcamp.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Danheim
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DanheimMusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danheim_music/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1J1DiyVfll4d0cos64VSZb