8lanco Delivers a Fearless, Explosive Breakthrough With 'HILLS N´ BACK' That Redefines Emotional Alt-Pop
- STAFF
- May 29
- 5 min read
By: Staff
A genre-shattering triumph, 8lanco’s HILLS N´ BACK is bold, magnetic, and impossible to ignore.
8lanco’s Bold, Brilliant EP HILLS N´ BACK Is a Breakout Moment for Norway’s Rising Star
We stumbled across 8lanco and his latest EP release, HILLS N´ BACK, and not only can we not believe it took us this long to discover him, but the second we hit play, it was obvious we had found something rare. From that moment on, 8lanco instantly became our new favorite artist.
After taking in the full project, we couldn’t land on a clear standout track because every song on HILLS N´ BACK is a unique, stunning creation with its own gravity. Still, we chose to lead with “REHAB,” not only because of its unforgettable composition, but because of the powerful backstory that reveals just how magnetic and sincere 8lanco really is.
The opening notes of “REHAB” roll in with momentum, almost like waves crashing in rhythm. The bold guitar riffs and tight, punchy drums immediately lock you in. It's a powerful kickoff to what becomes a deeply resonant and emotionally charged track.
And what follows next hits even harder: 8lanco’s vocal delivery is razor-sharp, compelling, and impossible to ignore. His voice doesn’t just sing, it commands. And with that command, he starts delivering some of the most striking lyrics on the EP:
“Hey little watcher watch over me / save me a spot make a table for three”
His tone and phrasing draw you into his inner world and then, just as quickly, flip it inside out.
There’s a brutal honesty in how he dissects himself, revealing the layers he’s still trying to understand. That raw vulnerability, the courage to put it all out there, is what takes this track to another level. It’s not just real. It’s fearless.
Next, these lyrics hit us especially hard:
“Take all my exes and put them bitches into rehab / its never my fault no its never my fault it ain’t me”.
That one line carried so much weight and irony, an almost reckless self-projection that perfectly captures the emotional chaos of denial. The way 8lanco delivers it, with just a touch of a tantrum in his voice, doesn’t just match the words. It elevates them. You can feel the pain, the sarcasm, the refusal to look inward, all tangled into one.
We were genuinely stunned by how many layers 8lanco pulls off in this single track. He goes full throttle, showing not only what he’s capable of musically, but who he is emotionally. That kind of self-exposure and artistry is what made us realize 8lanco isn’t just promising. He’s already here.
When the final swell of music hits, the track reaches a full-blown crescendo, almost orchestral in its explosion of sound and emotion. It felt like a release for him and for us. That catharsis was so real, it made us wonder: have we all been there before? That’s the power of this song. That’s the power of 8lanco.
Following that emotional peak, we jumped into the track “HELL OF IT” and watched its official video on YouTube. And just like that, 8lanco pivots seamlessly into alt-pop mastery.
The moment the beat drops, it’s clear. This man owns his genre. With a sleek bassline and high-energy groove, he launches into a vocal performance that’s meant to move a crowd. It’s electric. With complete control and versatility, 8lanco glides from delicate breaths to commanding falsettos, setting off a whirlwind of sonic highs.
When he belts: “I hate this song SHE’S SCREAMING WHILE THE BEAT PLAYS ON”
-it’s pure fire. The mix of rage, rhythm, and radiance is captivating. The beat is chaotic in all the right ways, crashing, surging, relentless. 8lanco’s performance in the video adds the perfect spark, a fusion of charisma and precision. With the radio love “HELL OF IT” is already getting, we can only imagine the wave it’s about to make globally.
And just when we thought he couldn’t stretch further, 8lanco drops the video for “ACTRESS,” and it’s like watching another layer of his artistry unfold. Here, his vocals are explosive again, but this time with even more grit. Shredding on his electric guitar, 8lanco channels heartbreak into a storm of alt-rock energy. The anger and pain are vivid, but there’s also a twisted sweetness to it, a love song hiding in a breakup anthem. Somehow, he makes you want to cry and sing along at full volume. The chorus? It’s already stuck in our heads: “LA DAH DAH DAH DAH DAH DAH” and we’re not mad about it.
What’s so impressive about 8lanco isn’t just his talent. It’s the way he uses it. His videos are meticulously produced, his vocals are in a league of their own, and his lyrics don’t just paint pictures; they hit nerves. He has the rare ability to combine sleek production with raw emotional storytelling. Every track on HILLS N´ BACK feels like a full-circle experience, one that hits you from every angle.
There’s no question. 8lanco is about to be everywhere. So trust us when we say get in now, because you’ll want to be able to say you knew him before the rest of the world caught up.
8lanco’s HILLS N´ BACK is a blistering showcase of raw talent, fearless songwriting, and next-level production.
8lanco’s rise has been fast and fully earned. With a rapidly growing fanbase of over 60,000 followers and national radio backing several of his releases, he’s clearly struck a nerve. His music has been featured in the hit NRK youth series Rykter, gaining major traction in Norway. International airplay, including support from France’s DHECTAR radio, has already begun putting him on the global map.
He was invited to the prestigious LAAMP program by Stargate in 2022, where his talent caught the attention of Capitol Records. They brought him into sessions with producers in Los Angeles. Since then, he’s moved between LA and London, collaborating with Grammy-nominated artists and Billboard-charting creators. He recently signed with Polar Artist for a Scandinavian booking deal and is now on his first-ever national tour.
8lanco isn’t just another rising name. He’s carving out a sound, an identity, and a movement of his own. We’re so excited to have found him and can’t wait to hear what’s next from 8lanco.
Make sure to playlist, stream, and share the EP HILLS N´ BACK by 8lanco.
NATIONAL Tour 2025
8lanco is taking HILLS N’ BACK on the road.
With performances scheduled across the country as part of his first national tour.
• March: 100 Dagar – Stord
• May 28: Headline concert at SALT – Oslo
• June 20: Sommerslipp Festival – Bergen
• June 27: Ghana Exchange Program – Bergen
• August 23: Vuelie Festival – Trondheim
More dates to be announced soon
