On Again, for the First Time, Iris Caltwait takes us into an emotional landscape marked by both light and darkness, written during a period when she felt torn between who she had been and who she was becoming. With honest lyrics, experimental production, and an unfiltered expression, the album explores what it means to navigate grief, love, betrayal, and fear - all while life keeps moving forward without pause.
The album has quickly positioned itself as one of the year's most remarkable Nordic pop releases. Norwegian national radio NRK P3's leading critic awarded it a rare 6/6, proclaiming it "sets a new standard for pop from Norway." Newspaper Klassekampen followed with 5/6, describing it as "an event that doesn't occur every week in the Norwegian pop reality," while 730 hailed it as "an instant national treasure."
International attention has been equally strong. She has been featured and interviewed in The Luna Collective, CLASH Magazine, DIY Mag, Caveat, Women in Pop, and several other tastemaking music outlets-further cementing her presence as one of the most exciting new voices in contemporary pop.
Streaming platforms have offered significant support worldwide. The album landed #1 on NMF Norway along with a coveted playlist cover, in addition to playlist covers on "night tapes" and "alt/pop."
Previous singles also earned her playlist covers on "indie alt" and "All New Pop," marking a consistent pattern of editorial recognition across major markets. The single "rodeo" was selected by Spotify's editors as one of the best songs of August, reflecting strong early momentum.
Several tracks have seen rotation on Norwegian radio, including "these are hard times (Say The Words!)", "Spring Rush (a hot platonic subatomic crush)," "rodeo," and "Alchemy / Living Is Not For The Heart." The latter also secured placements on Spotify's New Music Friday USA + UK + WW as well as major U.S. editorial playlists such as "Sad Bops," "All New Indie," "All New Pop," "Levitate," "Ethereal, "OBSESSED" and more.
1. ...har du problemer?
2. i remember
3. i'm in the corner, alone
4. honey, baby
5. these are hard times (Say the Words!)
6. PINHOLE
7. Serpentine
8. this is the place.
9. THROW ALL THAT LOVE AWAY
10. put me in the backseat (red wet paint)
11. Dragonfly
12. it's you it's you it's you it's you
13. rodeo
14. Spring Rush (a hot platonic subatomic crush)
15. shaky
16. Alchemy (Living Is Not For The Heart)