a-ha - True North

Released 21st October 2022.

Above the Arctic Circle, a-ha recorded their 1st collection of new songs since 2015s Cast in Steel: True North is a letter from a-ha, and a poem from the far north of Norway. Accompanied by a film, the album combines the bands visions & the talent of Norwegian orchestra Arctic Philharmonic to weave a narrative reminding us of our collective connection to the environment. This multimedia experience with a powerful narrative is unique for a-ha. The 1st single to be released from the album is the elegiac, soaring, sweeping 'Im In', accompanied by a music video to be released on July 8th along with the pre-order-start of the album.

For what at once is their 11th studio album and also a very immediate document of its creation, a-ha have entered a new world. Since their world-wide breakthrough with Take On Me in 1985, they have always pushed forwards. Allied to this spirit of embracing innovation, True North is also a