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Some records move you; others mark you. Remnants, the latest release from ARVØW, is the latter—a deeply introspective sonic diary forged in solitude on the Arctic edges of Norway and Sweden. Across six evocative tracks and two haunting remixes, ARVØW transforms isolation, grief, and personal renewal into ambient textures and subtle rhythms that feel both fragile and fiercely honest. Released on Be Your Own Studio, Remnants is not just an EP—it’s a moment of stillness captured in sound, where silence speaks volumes and emotion becomes atmosphere.
“Remnants” was created during a period of isolation in the far north of Norway and Sweden. What drew you to such a remote and extreme environment for this project?
It was the beauty of the landscape, both of these countries hold deep beauty and the reason i chose winter was due to how stark and harsh it would be. I love a good winter nature scene.
You’ve said the cold is a recurring source of inspiration for you. What does the cold represent emotionally or creatively?
The cold is tough and unforgiving, it pushes you to a level of discomfort that is quite different to anything else. I think it inspires me creatively for that very reason.
How did solitude influence the way you composed the music on Remnants? Were there specific moments or realizations that shaped the EP?
I guess it forced me to go deep inside. It was almost the only thing I could do. Each day held around 4 hours of sunlight. The afternoons and evenings were very long and dark.
The EP feels like a reflection on personal transformation. Were you going through a specific change or transition in your life at the time?
At that point in my life I felt like I was really coming to terms with understanding my own psychology a bit more. Who I truly am. How life events have shaped me. I felt very lonely but I was beginning to really enjoy my own company.
Tracks like “At First Sight” and “18 Hours” feel radically different in tone. How do you navigate these emotional contrasts within a single body of work?
I think a body of work should be filled with different tones and styles. I feel like it makes the music and emotion far more understood if it can be heard in multiple different styles.
The artwork by Estudio Cadelca is a beautiful visual companion to the music. How involved were you in the visual side of the project?
Estudio Cadelca and myself held a number of regular meetings about the cover art, I gave them the photo album of the trip and a number of key references, we must have spoke for at least 6 or more hours about the project all together. They really smashed it! True artists and visionaries.
Looking back, do you feel like Remnants helped you process or understand something deeper about yourself?
Absolutely! To function peacefully I need to reflect and think alone quite regularly. I guess it’s my way of navigating life without becoming extremely overwhelmed.
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