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Asgard Raven
UK Indie Rock Band
Asgard Raven is an Indie-rock artist from the south of England, UK.
Producing songs born from his experiences during deployments in the Army and influenced by his love of extreme sports, Joe (singer and songwriter) has taken the next step towards bringing them to life and releasing them to the public. Drawing on many musical influences including punk, rock, blues and indie music, he produces a unique landscape of sound reminiscent of early 90s Brit pop and rock records.
Asgard Ravens' music is recorded at Sunrise Sound Studio in Hampshire, produced by Marc Burford of Echotape and mixed by Mat Leppanen at the Animal Farm's studio in London.
New music is currently in production, for release later in the year.
Latest News & Updates
'For Us All' In Top 100 of 2024!
04 January 2025
For Us All has been named in the Eclectic Music Lover's 100 Best Songs of 2024, alongside the likes of The Black Keys and Green Day! The song also made the Top 10 of the music reviewer's 100 Best Indie Songs of 2024
International Blogger Reports on Asgard Raven
18 October 2024
Matt Richmond, AKA Observation Blogger, has written a piece centred around Light of My Life. Usually restricting his blogging to his favourite songs through the years, Matt particularly like this song so generously agreed to write about it, and a bit of Asgard Raven's history!
Latest single 'What Will Be, Will Be' Out Now
17 October 2024
Asgard Raven's 5th single for 2024 was released on the 17th October through London-based record label The Animal Farm.
What Will Be, Will Be is a rock'n'roll song about making the most of your time here on Earth!
'What Will Be, Will Be' Hits The BBC
26 September 2024
The BBC's Steph Nieuwenhuys plays 'What Will Be, Will Be' on her BBC Radio Solent Introducing show on the 26th September. This is Raven's 2nd appearance on the BBC so far.
Asgard Raven back on Andover Radio
16 August 2024
It was a pleasure to be invited back in to the Andover Radio studio for a chat with DJ Ben Tuffin this week. We discussed the new single Tranquility, what it’s about and how it was made, and also what’s been going on since we last spoke in January and what’s next for the band. The show aired on Thursday 15th August 10am - 1pm BST.
New single Tranquility released
12 July 2024
Asgard Raven's new single Tranquility has an early Britpop shoe gazing feel to it, and is his 4th release through London based label The Animal Farm this year.
Released on the 12th of July, it's about how hard it is to find any peace and quiet in the modern world, where the demons are never too far away.
Tranquility, brought to life by dreamy soundscapes that build to distorted highs, provides a happy place where you can clear your mind and find tranquility. At least for a few minutes!
Two versions are available, a full length epic and a shorter radio edit.
Chasing Your Dreams in Review
11 June 2024
Lots of new reviews for the latest single, Chasing Your Dreams.
Check out the latest in the Reviews page!
First Live Performances of 2024
04 June 2024
May and June saw the first acoustic live performances during open mic nights at The Angel Inn, Andover.
Trying out some new songs as well as a couple of older tunes, this marks the beginning of Asgard Raven's journey towards live performances on a larger scale - watch this space!
For Us All aired on Radio X
04 May 24
Legendary independent artist supporter John Kennedy gave For Us All a spin on his Saturday night X-Posure show last night. This marks Asgard Raven’s third appearance on John’s show.
For Us All makes it into the Top 30!!
29 April 2024
For Us All has made it to the Eclectic Music Lover’s Top 30 this week! “The third new entry is “For Us All”, a superb song by English singer-songwriter Asgard Raven, which I reviewed last week.”
For Us All on Amazing Radio
23 March 2024
New single For Us All is being aired on Jim Gellatly's Amazing Radio show on Sunday 24th at 2pm UK time, repeated on Tuesday 26th!This is a testament to Jim's support not only for Asgard Raven but for new music and upcoming artists in general.
New single For Us All released today
22 March 2024
For Us All was released on all major platforms today. It is an energetic rock’n’roll song highlighting the challenges, barriers and loneliness people can often face when trying to get on in the world, especially if they don’t conform to the ’norm’. It looks at how we can’t always see when people are struggling, and how by being there we can support those we care about.
Andover Radio supports local artist
30 Jan 24
Andover Radio proved its dedication to supporting local artists when Ben invited Asgard Raven in to the studio for a chat, and playing their new single Light of My Life. The interview went out on the 30th Jan 24
Asgard Raven's First Play on BBC Radio
27 Jan 2024
Asgard Raven received their first airplay on the BBC this weekend! New single Light of My Life, featuring Marc Burford on vocals, was played on BBC Radio Solent's Introducing show on Saturday night, and significant milestone for the band.
New Single 'Light of My Life' Released
26 Jan 24
Today saw the release of Asgard Raven's new single Light of My Life, the first of 5 new tracks being released through The Animal Farm.
The song is available now on all major streaming and download platforms!
First Preview on Radio X
06 Jan 24
Asgard Raven's new song Light of My Life was aired for the first time by John Kennedy on Radio X, on his X-Posure show on Saturday 06th Jan 24. This pre-release preview saw Raven's return to the show, having last appeared with the release of Rollercoaster two years ago.
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New Music Coming Soon!!
01 December 23
Asgard Raven has just signed a publishing deal for four tracks to be released with London-based record label The Animal Farm.The songs are currently being scheduled for release, but the first track, Light of My Life, will likely be coming out in early 2024.
New Drummer Joins The Band
12 September 23
Drummer Nathan Read joins the band just in time to start recording the latest track What Will Be, Will Be. This is the last of 5 songs earmarked for release in 2024.
Back In The Studio
04 July 23
We've finally returned to the Sunrise Sound Studio in Hampshire, UK, after a 6 month layoff with a load of new tracks to record. More news to come soon!
Discography
What Will Be, Will Be
17 October 2024
Asgard Raven's latest single What Will Be, Will Be has his trademark Britpop feel to it with a fairly heavy indie rock twist, was released on the 17th October through London based label The Animal Farm. Along with songwriter Joe, the track features Marc Burford and new drummer Nathan Read, and Sam Bickerton.
At some point in our lives we all have a moment of reflection on what we’ve achieved and what we have yet to accomplish. This song is about that switch from passive living to active pursuit of our dreams, and the desire to enjoy every moment of whatever time we have in this world.
Produced by Marc Burford at Sunset Sound Studios, mixed by Mat Leppanen.
Tranquility
12 July 2024
Asgard Raven's new single Tranquility has an early Britpop shoe gazing feel to it, and is his 4th release through London based label The Animal Farm this year.
Released on 12th of July, it's about how hard it is to find any peace and quiet in the modern world, where the demons are never too far away.
Tranquility, brought to life by dreamy soundscapes that build to distorted highs, provides a happy place where you can clear your mind and find tranquility. At least for a few minutes!
Two versions are available, a full length epic and a shorter radio edit.
Produced by Marc Burford at Sunset Sound Studios, mixed by Mat Leppanen.
Chasing Your Dreams
17 May 2024
This indie rock song has a 90’s Britpop feel with a bluesy twist, and explores the ancient Egyptian concept of having your life evaluated prior to entering the afterlife. You’ve made your choices and chased your dreams, but have you lived a good life and are you leaving a positive legacy, or will you have to pay for your mistakes?
Produced by Marc Burford at Sunset Sound Studios, mixed by Mat Leppanen.
Released 17 May 24 through The Animal Farm record label.
For Us All
22 March 2024
For Us All is an energetic rock’n’roll song highlighting the challenges, barriers and loneliness people can often face when trying to get on in the world, especially if they don’t conform to the ’norm’. It looks at how we can’t always see when people are struggling, and how by being there we can support those we care about.
Produced by Marc Burford at Sunset Sound Studios, mixed by Mat Leppanen.
Released 22 March 24 through The Animal Farm record label.
Light of My Life
26 January 2024
Light of My Life is a heartfelt acoustic love song with Marc Burford on vocals, and focuses on how the love and support from someone can carry you through the hard times and lift you up to achieve your dreams.
It also talks about how difficult it can be to tell someone how you feel and how much you value them, even though it’s not always easy for them to always be there for you.
It was mostly recorded in Sunrise Sound Studios in the UK with the strings recorded remotely, and the final mix done by Mat Leppanen at the Animal Farm studios in London.
Released 26 Jan 24 through The Animal Farm record label.
Until Another Day
20 September 2021
This rock’n’roll song is a tribute to a close friend from my Regimental skydiving team, who was killed in Afghanistan in January 2008.
I’ve tried to capture the unpredictable nature of life, how we take for granted the things we know and love.
Produced by Marc Burford at Sunset Sound Studios.
Released 20 Sept 21.
Tranquility
12 July 2024
Asgard Raven's new single Tranquility has an early Britpop shoe gazing feel to it, and is his 4th release through London based label The Animal Farm this year.
Scheduled for the 12th of July, it's about how hard it is to find any peace and quiet in the modern world, where the demons are never too far away.
Tranquility, brought to life by dreamy soundscapes that build to distorted highs, provides a happy place where you can clear your mind and find tranquility. At least for a few minutes!
Two versions are available, a full length epic and a shorter radio edit.
Music Videos
Asgard Raven - For Us All Music Video
Asgard Raven - Until Another Day official music video
Want to learn more about Asgard Raven, their music and what they’re up to? Get in touch.
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