Some albums demand attention. Others take you by the hand, whisper their secrets softly, and quietly settle into your heart. Vol. 1 Shadow Work, the debut album by Swedish artist MAGDA NOVELS, is one of the latter.
Set for release on November 14, 2025, this long-anticipated full-length record marks the beginning of an ambitious musical series by Magda Andersson, the voice behind the solo project Magda Novels. As her name suggests, these are not just songs—they’re musical chapters in a larger narrative.
Magda Novels will present Vol. 1 Shadow Work live for the first time during two exclusive album showcases: on Saturday, December 6 at P60 (Amstelveen) and Sunday, December 7 at Prachtwerk (Berlin). These intimate evenings will bring the album to life with new arrangements and all the emotional depth and layered storytelling that define her music.
Drawing from folk, indie-pop, and ambient traditions, Magda creates delicate yet emotionally rich soundscapes that give her poetic lyrics room to breathe. Her music echoes the Nordic folk roots she grew up with, while also nodding to modern influences. Think the ethereal beauty of Aurora, the raw intimacy of Big Thief, or the cinematic dreaminess of Weyes Blood—but with a voice and vision all her own.
Listeners familiar with her 2023 EP, Prologue, will recognize the depth and direction that Vol. 1: Shadow Work continues to explore. It’s an album about the inner landscapes we often avoid—crafted not as a loud statement, but as a quiet revelation. One that rewards those who truly listen.
This is not background music. This is a deeply personal experience for anyone who’s ever felt a little lost in their own mind—and longed to find meaning in the shadows.
Ready to turn the first page?
Join Magda Novels live at P60 on December 6—before the story unfolds without you.