release date: 08.05.2026 via Svele Records
I Remember Oranges arises from a desire to capture the living, unfiltered moment, music as it unfolds in the room. After years of extensive touring both in Norway and internationally, the duo Siril Malmedal Hauge and Kjetil Mulelid have developed a close and intuitive interplay. On this new album, they place that very connection at the centre.
Through a selection of original compositions, alongside a few carefully chosen favourites by others, the duo chose to record most of the material live in the studio, often in a single take. The recordings have been selected and assembled with a focus on atmosphere, presence and flow. The result is an album that reflects the spontaneity of the moment and the unique magic that arises when music is allowed to move freely between musicians and space.
The title I Remember Oranges is taken from Molly Drake’s beautiful song of the same name and reflects the album’s thematic core.
“A title that, for us, ties together the themes of the album—reflections on memory, experience, love, connection, and being fully present in the moment,” says Siril Malmedal Hauge.
At the heart of the album’s musical landscape are the connections between people. Each song reflects different forms of attachment—the fragile, fleeting moments that shape us, and the quiet beauty of being fully present with others. At the same time, the music explores how experiences and memories, even when shared, always remain deeply personal. The result is a sonic world of intimacy, tenderness and melancholy that lingers long after the final notes fade.
The album also features two distinctive guest appearances: trumpeter Mathias Eick, whose beautifully expressive presence can be heard on the track Cranes, and Johanne Flottorp, whose unique Hardanger fiddle sound colours the piece Poem. The lyrics of Poem explore vulnerability and the fear of being truly seen, particularly in love and close relationships. The recurring phrase “If I show you …” frames the song, revealing the unperformed self—the part of us that exists without an audience.
photo by Leikny Havik
Kjetil shares:
“Recording music is fascinating. Often it’s just a day or two that defines something that will last forever. We don’t know how it will resonate until it’s released. For me, it’s therefore important that the music feels honest and personal, and documents who we are here and now. Especially in a world where the ‘perfect’ is often highlighted, with polished surfaces and little room for what we might call flaws. Instead, I’m searching for my own journey in the music—what exists in the moment, what feels alive and organic.
It’s also about standing firmly in your artistic identity and expression, and knowing the material well enough to be completely free in the recording situation—to make spontaneous choices and let the music live freely. After many years of playing together, we’ve reached a place as a duo where we trust each other completely and share a clear sense of how the music should sound. It’s a wonderful place to be, and I hope that comes across to the listener as well.”
In recent years, Siril Malmedal Hauge and Kjetil Mulelid have established themselves as prominent voices in the Norwegian music scene, with extensive touring, Spellemann nominations, and critically acclaimed releases that have gained international attention. Both together and individually, they have become important artists of their generation.
The two musicians have collaborated in various constellations since 2013 and have performed at festivals and venues across Norway, including through Siril’s solo project. In autumn 2022, they formally established their duo, and since then have developed their distinctive interplay and musical language through concerts in countries including Norway, Romania, France, Portugal, South Korea, China and Japan.
With I Remember Oranges, they invite the listener into a musical space where presence, spontaneity and deep listening take centre stage—an album that allows the music to breathe, and reminds us of the value of fleeting moments.