Description
In 2026, the music scene witnessed the arrival of a unique and ground-breaking album, Dreamer+, courtesy of the gifted and versatile artist based in Oslo, Sassy 009, whose real name is Sunniva Lindgård. Not just an ordinary album, but an audacious venture that signified Lindgård’s holistic command over her artistic prowess. The result was a compilation of music that exhibited a fusion of various genres like grunge, shoegaze, and hyperpop creating an aura of nostalgia from the 90s.
Resonating through this magnificent musical compilation are unprecedented vocal distortions complementing the contributions from fellow artists such as Blood Orange, BEA1991, and Yunè Pinku. Reminiscent of the mystical tales from a Brother’s Grimm book, Dreamer+ plunges its listeners into an uncanny world of fantasies and emotional upheavals narrated by shape-shifting characters, dark energies, and deep-set moral bindings.
Lindgård’s embodiment of the protagonist in this album results in a compelling narrative. This narrative represents her exploration of an unease-filled world that is created by a life-altering incident. A love story weaved amidst this turmoil, with Jakov as the male lead, brings about a profound sense of rationality intermingling with fatality.
The Dreamer+ album evokes a sense of freedom, with its richly woven lyrics allowing Lindggård to show her songwriting prowess. This sonic voyage draws considerable inspiration from various musical legends like the Gorillaz‘s experimental electronica, the melancholic tunes of Boards of Canada and Nirvana’s grunge combined with pop elements. Even the vocal distortions pioneered by Lil Wayne have significantly influenced this album, making Lindgård an artist to look out for.
Sassy 009’s journey in the music world started with her SoundCloud account that gave her the distinctive name. Originally a trio, Sassy 009 had Teodora Georgijević, Johanna Scheie Orellana, and Lindggård herself, all of whom acquainted themselves in their school days. The group marked their debut with the EP, ‘Do You Mind’ in 2017, despite eventually dwindling to just Lindgård taking over the handle.
Her musical journey has been quite the spectacle, with the release of notable tracks such as “Thrasher” in 2019 and EPs like Heart Ego (Live in Jakob Kirke) in 2023. Other noteworthy contributions to the music industry include her albums ‘Kill Sassy 009‘ in 2019 and ‘Heart Ego’ in 2021. The recognition of her unique talent came when The Guardian chose Sassy 009 as their “Ones to Watch” in May 2018.
Sassy 009’s Dreamer+, a consummate blend of musical talent, resonates with a timeless quality. It is an initiative where music meets fantasy, taking listeners on an unforgettable journey of auditory pleasure.
