REVIEW

The fourth album from Finnish solo artist Shedfromthebody.

Shedfromthebody is the solo project of Finland-based artist Suvi Savikko. With roots in visual art, Savikko operates as a fully self-contained DIY creator, handling not only the music itself but also the artwork and music videos. Since debuting in 2018, she has developed a distinctive style that blends gothic, darkwave, shoegaze, and doom metal with melodies drawn from Nordic folk traditions, forming a sound that feels both deeply shadowed and quietly mystical.

This album places particular emphasis on Nordic folk and drone / doom metal influences. Built on slow, unhurried rhythms, the music unfolds in a heavy yet hypnotic manner, while Savikko’s vocals shift fluidly between fairy-like fragility and a more witch-like, seductive presence. The result suggests a carefully balanced tension between weight and enchantment, grounding its darkness in ritualistic calm rather than sheer aggression.

A standout moment arrives on #4 “Sungazer.” Beginning with a gentle, lullaby-like introduction, the track gradually accumulates layers of heavy guitar before locking into a more animated rhythm that leads toward a trance-like state. The song carries the atmosphere of an ancient rite, and its accompanying music video—featuring Savikko dancing with shamanic intensity—further reinforces that impression.

While crossovers between Nordic folk and blackgaze are not uncommon, such a fusion remains far rarer within a doomgaze framework, positioning this album as a notably distinctive work. Fans of Dead Can Dance, Chelsea Wolfe, or Sylvaine will find much to engage with here.