Skaar (singer)

Norwegian singer and songwriter

Skaar

Skaar in 2020

Background information
Born|  (1998-08-08) August 8, 1998 (age 26)
Stord, Norway
Genres|

* synth-pop
* electropop
* alternative pop
* indie pop

Occupations|

* artist
* producer
* singer
* songwriter

Instruments|

* Vocals
* Piano
* Guitar

Years active| 2016-present
Labels|

* Warner Norway

Website| www.skaarmusic.no

Musical artist

Hilde Skaar (born August 8, 1998 in Stord), also known as Skaar (stylised in all caps), is a Norwegian singer and songwriter.[1]

## Life and career

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Skaar comes from the western Norwegian municipality of Stord. At the age of 18, she was involved as a singer in the song "Wherever You Go" by TRXD.[2] In September 2018, Skaar released her debut single "Higher Ground", with which she achieved six million streams on Spotify in less than a year. The song was also used for the Norwegian film Battle. This was followed by her second single "Wicked Rhythm". In 2019, she sang during the Norwegian royal family's state visit to Chile.[3]

She was nominated in the "Newcomer" category at the P3 Gull music award in 2019. She was also nominated in the newcomer category at the Spellemannprisen 2020\. She also received a nomination in the pop category for her 2020 debut EP "The Other Side of Waiting". Skaar contributed music to the series Home For Christmas.[4] In 2021, she was nominated for the "The Bendiksen" prize and released the album "Waiting".[5] In March 2023, "Mad Woman, Pt. 1", the first part of the album Mad Woman, followed.[6] In 2023, she was the opening act for singer Tori Amos' "Ocean To Ocean Tour".[7] At the Spellemannprisen 2023, she won in the "Songwriter" category.

## Influences

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In a interview for Norwegian Arts, Skaar revealed that fellow Norwegian singer-songwriter Astrid S is her 'idol who she look up to'.[1] She also revealed for "1883" magazine that she's a big fan of British rock band Coldplay.[8]

## Discography

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### Albums

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Title  | Details  | Peak chart positions

|
|

NOR
[9]
Mad Woman |

* Released: 29 September 2023
* Label: Warner Norway
* Format: CD, digital download, streaming

| 20

### EPs

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Title  | Details  | Peak chart positions

|
|

NOR
[9]
The Other Side of Waiting |

* Released: 4 September 2020
* Label: Warner Norway
* Format: CD, digital download, streaming

| 39
Waiting |

* Released: 16 April 2021
* Label: Warner Norway
* Format: CD, digital download, streaming

| —
Mad Women |

* Released: 19 July 2024
* Label: Warner Norway
* Format: digital download, streaming

| —

### Singles

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Title  | Year  | Peak chart positions  | Certifications | Album

|
|
|
|

NOR
[9]
"Wherever You Go"
(with TRXD) | 2016  | 34
[10] |  | Non-album single
"Higher Ground"  | 2018  | —  |

* IFPI NOR: Gold[11]

| The Other Side of Waiting
"Wicked Rhythm"[12] | 2019  | —  |
"24"[13] | —  |
"Five Times"[14] | —  |
"It's Christmas After All"  | —  |  | Home For Christmas
(soundtrack)
"Quiet"[15] | 2020  | —  |  | The Other Side of Waiting
"The Scientist"[16] (cover) | —  |  | Non-album single
"Voodoo Voodoo"[17]
(with Iris) | —  |  | Love and Other Disasters
"Say Something Now"[18] | 2021  | —  |  | Waiting
"Time"
(featuring Iris) | —  |
"Black Hole"  | —  |  | Non-album singles
"Both Sides Now"  | —  |
"Promise"
(with Fay Wildhagen) | —  |
"Out Of My Hands"  | 2022  | —  |  | Mad Woman
"Something Like This"  | —  |
"Get Him Away From Me"  | —  |
"Imposter Syndrome"  | 2023  | —  |
"Follow Your Heart"  | —  |
"Se ilden lyse"[19] | —  |  | Non-album single
"Mad Woman"[20]
(with Emilie Nicolas) | 2024  | —  |  | Mad Women
"You Found Me"
(with Matoma) | —  |  | Non-album single
"Omen"
(with Slowshift) | —  |  | NR24
(From the motion picture)
"—" denotes singles that did not chart or were not released.

## References

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1. ^ a b "NA Meets: SKAAR, singer-songwriter". Norwegian Arts. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
2. ^ Selma Moren (2022-06-09). "Hilde Skaar: – Jeg fikk et super-sammenbrudd". Dagsavisen (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2022-06-09.
3. ^ Hanne Farestvedt (2019-07-09). "Mot toppen i rekordtempo". Bergensavisen (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2021-12-05.
4. ^ Stein Østbo (2021-06-13). "Nytt musikkpar: Skaar og dePresno bekrefter at de er kjærester". Verdens Gang (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2021-12-05.
5. ^ "Disse er nominert til Bendiksenprisen". Stavanger Aftenblad (in Norwegian). 2021-05-19. Retrieved 2021-12-05.
6. ^ Sofie Granberg (2023-03-24). "– Bør treffe langt flere hjerter enn til crushet". p3.no (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2023-03-24.
7. ^ Jürgen Moises (2023-04-17). "München: Tori Amos begeistert in der Isarphilharmonie in München". Süddeutsche Zeitung (in German). Retrieved 2023-05-16.
8. ^ "SKAAR". 1883 Magazine. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
9. ^ a b c "Discography Skaar". norwegiancharts.com.
10. ^ "Skaar discography". VG-lista.
11. ^ "Trophy Overview" (Enter "SKAAR" into the "Søk etter artist" box, then select "Søk") (in Norwegian). IFPI Norway.
12. ^ "Wicked Rhythm - Single by SKAAR". Apple Music (NZ).
13. ^ "24 - Single by SKAAR". Apple Music (NZ).
14. ^ "Five Times - Single by SKAAR". Apple Music (NZ).
15. ^ "Quiet - Single by SKAAR". Apple Music (NZ).
16. ^ "The Scientist - Single by SKAAR". Apple Music (NZ).
17. ^ "Voodoo Voodoo - Single by Iris & SKAAR". Apple Music (NZ).
18. ^ "Say Something Now - Single by SKAAR". Apple Music (NZ).
19. ^ "Se ilden lyse - Single by SKAAR". Apple Music (NZ).
20. ^ "Mad Woman - Single by SKAAR & Emilie Nicolas". Apple Music (NZ).

## External links

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* Official website

Authority control databases

International|

* ISNI
* VIAF

National|

* Norway

Artists|

* MusicBrainz