Astrid Samuelsen

Astrid Samuelsen is an artist who, with Who Do You Pray For, seems to seek a deconstruction of rock music’s conventions. The form is direct, even aggressive, but behind the attitude lies a porosity—something uncertain within a deliberate movement. It is precisely in this duality that Astrid shines through as an original and exciting soloist, spreading personality into each of the music’s many layers.

As the daughter of beloved Faroese musician Stanley Samuelsen, Astrid has been rooted in music since birth. Together, they have performed countless times and, with Astrid contributing to several of Stanley Samuelsen’s releases. In 2014 they released the critically acclaimed tribute EP Long, Long, Long, featuring interpretations of songs by George Harrison. Astrid has been nominated for two Danish Music Awards: first in 2014 as Talent of the Year at the Danish Music Awards Folk, and again in 2016 when she, together with De Underjordiske, was nominated for Live Act of the Year.