Marianna Winter Releases Debut Album "The More You Know" Out Now Via Tutl Records
Today, Faroese indie-pop artist Marianna Winter releases her debut album, “The More You Know”, via Tutl Records.
After a steady string of releases, “The More You Know” arrives as a deeply personal exploration of growing up, growing older, and growing wiser. Rather than a polished commercial debut, the project feels like an intimate portrait of growing pains, a home recording that throws open the door to the past. Seamlessly blending indie folk, pop, and rock with the vulnerability of bedroom pop, the album was written and produced by Marianna alongside Ragnar Finsson. It carries the distinct, cozy warmth of an old analogue recording: honest, slightly distorted, and entirely clear in its emotional intent.
Listening to the album feels like lying under a duvet while the wind howls outside, at once comforting and quietly unsettling. It is a gentle invitation to sit with all the imperfect pieces of yourself, brought to life by shimmering string arrangements and lyrics that linger long after the music stops. The record also features the standout track "Patio," which earned a Song of the Year nomination at the Faroese Music Awards.
Listen to "The More You Know" HERE
“The More You Know” Tracklist
1.You Could Have a House There
2. Patio
3. Feels Good To Be Needed
4. Your Biggest Fan
5. Airdry
6. Just Friends
7. Winterlude
8. Let Me Love You
9. Hollow
10. The Knife
11. The More You Know
ABOUT MARIANNA WINTER
Born in Los Angeles and raised in the Faroe Islands, Marianna Winter creates music that bridges two worlds — the rugged, windswept landscapes of the North Atlantic and the vibrant energy of California. This duality defines her sound: dreamy yet grounded, intimate yet expansive, rooted in alternative pop and indie pop-rock.
Marianna first stepped into the spotlight with her 2019 debut single "For Real This Time," followed by her 2022 debut EP Sorry I'm a Libra, praised by Bands of Tomorrow as one of the year's "Most Important Albums" and featured in The Line of Best Fit. Her single "Consequences" premiered on Clash Magazine alongside a Quentin Tarantino-inspired music video directed by Trygvi Danielsen, solidifying her as a bold creative voice.
Since then, she has performed at international festivals including The Great Escape, G! Festival, and Iceland Airwaves. Singles "Cruising," "People Pleaser," and most recently "Patio" have steadily expanded her reach, with the latter earning placements on Spotify's New Music Friday DK and Apple Music's New Music Daily. A feature on Jazzygold's track "CAKE" (now available in a Baddies Edition) further cemented her profile, landing on both Spotify's New Music Friday Denmark and New Music Friday Iceland.
Now, Marianna turns her focus to her debut album The More You Know, due May 22nd. Written and produced alongside her long-time collaborator Ragnar Finsson, and influenced by the likes of Chappell Roan, Fleetwood Mac, Saya Gray, The Japanese House, and America, the record promises lush soundscapes and honest lyricism that explore themes of growth, vulnerability, and transformation.