Fever Ray is the solo electronic music project of Swedish singer, songwriter, and producer Karin Dreijer, best known as one half of the acclaimed duo The Knife. Born in Gothenburg, Sweden, Dreijer emerged as a transformative figure in contemporary electronic and avant-pop music, renowned for pushing the boundaries of sound and identity. Fever Ray’s eponymous 2009 debut album introduced listeners to a dark, atmospheric soundscape marked by haunting vocals, minimalist beats, and intricate synth textures—an evolution from The Knife’s shadowy electronica.
The project has since become a vessel for Dreijer’s explorations of gender, sexuality, and personal transformation, both in music and through theatrical live performances blending surreal visuals with visceral energy. Fever Ray’s critically acclaimed sophomore album, "Plunge" (2017), deepened their political and emotional discourse, embracing bold lyricism and expansive sonic experimentation. As a prominent queer and non-binary artist, Dreijer’s work under Fever Ray continues to challenge conventions and inspire audiences worldwide, cementing their status as a visionary in the global music landscape.
Electronic - AlternativeDance - Experimental - Electropop - Downtempo - ArtPop