Northaunt is a Norwegian ambient project that has consistently been associated with the darker and more introspective side of the ambient music spectrum. It was founded by Hærleif Langås in the late 1990s, who remains the principal member and driving force behind this evocative music project. Northaunt expertly melds elements of dark ambient, field recordings, and a touch of neoclassical and folk motifs, to create soundscapes that reflect the profound silence and vastness of the Arctic landscape.

The music of Northaunt is characterized by a blend of haunting melodies, natural atmospheres, and a melancholic longing for nature. Albums like "The Ominous Silence" (2001) and "Horizons" (2006) have solidified their status in dark ambient music, capturing feelings of solitude and the majesty of the untouched wilderness. With the release of "Barren Land" (2004), Northaunt offered a more desolate and barren soundscape, in line with the album's thematic focus on abandoned and desolate areas. In recent years, the projects "Istid I-II" (2015) and "Istid III" (2018) continued this exploration, featuring expanded icy soundscapes that seem both bleak and beautiful, inviting listeners into a world of reflection and stark natural beauty — reaffirming Northaunt's place as an essential voice within ambient music.