Myrkur, the project led by Danish composer, vocalist, and classically trained multi-instrumentalist Amalie Bruun, has unveiled a brand new single titled “Touch My Love And Die”.
In the shimmer between fire and shadow, between hushed voices and echoing silence, a space unfolds where music is not just heard — it is deeply felt. With “Touch My Love And Die”, Myrkur delivers a Dansk Melodi Grand Prix entry that comes across more as a ritual than a conventional song. Drawing on elements of Nordic mythology, raw human vulnerability, and cinematic scope, the piece weaves them into a moment where darkness is not concealed, but given the freedom to speak.
“Touch My Love And Die” is a brooding, cinematic ballad where Myrkur’s diverse musical styles come together to form a cohesive whole. The track blends elements of metal, Nordic folk, and cinematic scoring, all recorded in Dolby Atmos with live musicians — from cello and a girls’ choir to ancient folk instruments and drums tracked with over 40 microphones. It creates a tangible, human soundscape in an era defined by speed, artificiality, and distance.
Lyrically, the song navigates the realms of the supernatural and the gothic. It’s a multi-layered romance — a kiss of death, a warning, a spell. Love appears as both liberation and peril. For Myrkur, it’s crucial that the lyrics remain open, allowing listeners to interpret them freely.
The past year has been one of profound personal and artistic transformation, and the song reflects the culmination of that journey. Recorded in the winter of 2025 with Christopher Juul (HEILUNG), Myrkur describes “Touch My Love And Die” as a work infused with “heart, soul, blood, and tears” — in both its composition and performance. She hopes it can serve as an antidote to a world dominated by A.I. and disposable culture, a reminder of humanity’s roots, spirit, and enduring resilience.
With “Touch My Love And Die,” commissioned by Danish broadcaster DR, Myrkur makes her entry for Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2026 — a piece that doesn’t aim to conform, but to expand the boundaries. A song where darkness is not hidden, but allowed to illuminate. The winner of Dansk Melodi Grand Prix will go on to represent Denmark at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria, this coming May.
