Track-by-Track: Nagløed Elaborate on Their New Album ‘Everything Is In Everything Else’

If you appreciate musical diversity and vision, then you’ll find a lot to like about Nagløed’s brand new record. Everything Is In Everything Else was released in late March via Icarus Records. The album’s release comes nearly seven years after their first record, NowHere, in September 2019. They have continued to perform and record since the release of NowHere, but they decided to take their time in releasing its follow-up. Nagløed wrote dozens of songs for this record, honing in on the best ten that made it onto the final track listing. It is a more varied album than its predecessor, with less focus on electronics. It features a more acoustic sound and offers greater opportunities for improvisation. Musically, it hovers between jazz and indie, along with a certain cinematic touch.

Nagløed continues to be led by singer and guitarist Dillian Fevry, drummer Andreas Lagrou, and keyboardist Matthias Dewilde. They use their music as a platform to honour life, highlighting its beauty and its uglier side. Everything Is In Everything Else is a philosophical journey between life and death and joy and loss. It examines the very core of human existence and how seemingly opposite things are actually closely connected. It may have taken a while, but Nagløed has made a convincing artistic statement with this, their latest record.

The band joins us today for an exclusive Track-by-Track rundown of Everything Is In Everything Else, describing these songs and the inspiration behind them.

“Everything Is In Everything Else refers to the Buddhist principle of ‘interbeing.’ It describes the deep interconnectedness of everything in the universe: nothing and no one exists independently; everything exists in relation to everything else. Interbeing fosters compassion and understanding. As we realize this interconnectedness, the boundary between ‘self’ and ‘other’ begins to dissolve, leading to a deeper respect for life.

“It is about stepping away from the ego and observing the world without judgment. From that perspective, a natural sense of responsibility, wonder, and appreciation emerges. The music on this album invites the listener to temporarily leave behind the cognitive world of judgment, categorization, expectations, and associations—to dive into a vast and unfamiliar sonic landscape and discover where it leads and what it evokes.

1. “Reality In The Dream” 10. “The Dream In Reality”

“These two tracks essentially share the same DNA: harmony. Different forms, but the same soul—a literal nod to the album title. All forms are transient and ever-changing. They arise and pass away, while the underlying essence remains, waiting to be discovered when we become receptive to it.”

2. “Myuzu”

“‘Myuzu’ is a Japanese term that refers to musing—a state of daydreaming, a quiet, meditative form of reflection. The piece unfolds subtly at first, evoking the atmosphere of witnessing a shamanistic ritual.

“It closes in that same spirit, as if completing a circle. In between, the music shifts into a more familiar song context, where its introspective nature remains intact while becoming more accessible.”

3. “Ashore”

“You stand with your feet in the sand at the edge of a vast ocean. You feel its motion: the water moves toward you and then recedes. There is a pulse in this movement, even though no two waves are ever the same. At times, the waves grow stronger, followed by moments of calm. Within this constant, sensitive dynamic, you experience the vastness of the horizon—and begin to wonder what lies beyond it.”

4. “Dillsong”

“‘Dillsong’ literally means ‘Dillian’s song’ (Nagløed). It originated from a small motif Dillian would often hum spontaneously during rehearsal breaks. The depth of its melodic line resonated strongly with Matthias and Andreas, and from there, we began exploring it together.

“The opening of the piece may evoke a slowly unfolding inner landscape. That is how we approach it as well. There is ample room for improvisation, and we never know in advance where it will lead. In the album version, an open dialogue emerges between piano and drums.”

5. “Anima”

“‘Anima’ literally means soul or life force, and also refers to the feminine archetype within the psyche. When connected to one’s anima, there is access to feelings, intuition, and creativity.

“Musically, ‘Anima’ explores that sense of vitality and energy. It carries a raw, sometimes restless edge; the pulse may feel unstable at times. Yet when you let go of control and trust the process, a steady and peaceful flow becomes apparent. There is space for play and for taking risks.”

6. “Everything Is In Everything Else”

“The heart of the album brings us to its essence. A recurring melody serves as its foundation—recognizable, yet continually reshaped and reimagined. Around this core unfolds a shifting field of tension, where nuances evolve, and new layers emerge.

“This principle can be understood as a reflection of Samsara—the endless cycle of becoming and passing away, of life and death, in which repetition is not stagnation, but continuous transformation.”

7. “Nature Of Things”

“This piece reflects on the fundamental nature of existence—seeing the world as it truly is. It invites the listener to temporarily release all layers of perception. Emptiness and space are essential elements here.

“As the piece evolves, we gradually fall back into perception, bringing with it inevitable suffering, compulsion, and a sense of limitation. The composition undergoes a profound musical transformation.”

8. “Kontiki”

“The inspiration for this piece came from a journey Dillian and his partner made to Easter Island. Kontiki was the name of the raft used by a Norwegian anthropologist, Thor Heyerdahl, in 1947 to cross the ocean in order to prove a theory.

“Musically, we relive this epic journey. The piece unfolds patiently, revealing its many dimensions and guiding the listener through a wide spectrum of atmospheres, all grounded in a consistent underlying DNA.”

9. “Topanga/Psalming”

“This track can be experienced as a creature living within a rich, almost mythical jungle. It takes you through the course of a day filled with observation and discovery. You wander, explore, and encounter both small and grand adventures—with the sense of wonder of a child, even in seemingly ordinary moments.

“At the end of the day, the creature closes with a psalm: an expression of gratitude for life in its broadest sense—embraced as a beautiful and precious gift.”