The Norwegian-Iranian independent artist, songwriter, and producer Marie Sahba released her first single from her upcoming EP! In the single “Never Got To Know You” you’ll hear eastern traditional melodies melt together with Scandinavian pop, and that’s what makes the release kind of unique!
The song is a taste of her upcoming EP which is set to be released in the fall of 2022. “Never Got To Know You” depicts the longing for her family in Iran and “what could’ve been” if the circumstances were different and honor her grandmother (she graces the cover!).
“Never Got To Know You” is a strong follow-up after her debut EP “Out of Control” which was released at the end of 2019. The debut single “Take Me Back” has been frequently played on radio, New Music Friday, H&M’s International in-store playlists. It is also featured in the critically acclaimed series “Heksejakt” on TV2 and the Swedish drama series “Udda Veckor”. ,Marie Sahba has received great reviews from her past live performances and has proven herself to be a strong live artist. Adressa wrote that Marie Sahba «is a wonderful force of nature» and that «the concert at Trondheim Calling was a powerful demonstration». She has played festivals such as by:Larm, Pstereo, Sørveiv and venues such as Rockefeller, Sentrum Scene and Parkteatret in Oslo.
More on the release in her own words: “My longing for our family in Iran and the fact that I never got to see my grandmother has been a big part of my upbringing. I think a lot of people with similar backgrounds can relate to this song and feeling. What could have been being something that keeps on turning in my head.”
- Music: Marie Sahba & Finson
- Lyrics: Marie Sahba & Finson
- Producer: Finson
- Cellist: Yasemin Özler
- Mix: Martin Vinje
- Mastering: Mats Ronander
- Photo: Sondre Mjåland
- Artwork Design: Ragnhild Nes
