Jenny Hval

Jenny Hval
Hval performing in Aarhus, 2012
Hval performing in Aarhus, 2012
Background information
Birth nameJenny Hval
Also known asRockettothesky (2006–2008)
Born (1980-07-11) 11 July 1980 (age 44)
Tvedestrand,[1] Norway
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • record producer
  • writer
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • piano
  • synthesizer
Years active2003–present
Labels
Websitewww.jennyhval.com

Jenny Hval (born 11 July 1980) is a Norwegian singer-songwriter, record producer, and novelist. She has released eight solo albums, two under the alias Rockettothesky and six under her own name.

In 2015, Hval released her fifth studio album, Apocalypse, Girl, to widespread critical acclaim.[2] The following year, she released Blood Bitch, a concept album influenced by vampires, menstruation and 1970s horror films.

  1. ^ Bergan, Jon Vidar (6 January 2017). "Jenny Hval". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Retrieved 9 January 2017.
  2. ^ "Album Review". pitchfork.com. Retrieved 16 February 2021.