Svarte Greiner is the moniker of Erik K Skodvin, a Norwegian artist notable for his darkly atmospheric and evocative ambient music, which often incorporates elements of drone, experimental, and neo-classical sounds. Born in Langesund, Skodvin co-founded the Miasmah record label, through which he initially projected his spectral sonic landscapes. His explorations often render a cinematic quality, leading listeners through shadowy and textural auditory experiences that mirror the bleakness of Scandinavian landscapes.

With his debut album, "Knive" in 2006, Svarte Greiner established a tone of brooding introspection, effortlessly combining acoustic instruments with electronic processing to create a sense of unease and beauty. Over the years, his discography has expanded to include a diverse array of releases, such as "Kappe" in 2009, which delves further into haunting soundscape territory, and the conceptual "Moss Garden" in 2016, which further refines his unique approach to aural storytelling. Svarte Greiner's works like "Man Bird Dress" and "Drunk, Road, Tree" often elicit comparisons to dark ambient pioneers, while maintaining a distinct identity that invites the listener into a meditative and sometimes ominous auditory journey. His ability to reinterpret sounds is evidenced by his reinvention of Deaf Center's "Owl Splinters" on the album "Twin," showcasing his skill in sonic transformation and depth of musical expression.

Genres

Nordic Ambient

Norwegian Experimental

Warm Drone

Latest Release

Devolving Trust

Svarte Greiner

Single - Released February 25, 2022