In the quiet, pre-dawn hours of 2020, Danish composer and singer gifted the world "Broken Sleep," the second single from her hauntingly beautiful fourth album, Myopia . More than just a piece of chamber pop, the track serves as a visceral exploration of the thin, often blurred line between wakefulness and the subconscious. The Inspiration: Turning Insomnia into Art
The official music video, directed by her long-term collaborator and partner , is a mesmerizing visual companion that perfectly mirrors the song’s themes. Agnes Obel - Broken Sleep (Official Video)
Favorite Song: Agnes Obel 'Broken Sleep' – forever a dream In the quiet, pre-dawn hours of 2020, Danish
Finding Solace in the Nocturnal: Agnes Obel’s "Broken Sleep" Favorite Song: Agnes Obel 'Broken Sleep' – forever
"Broken Sleep" was born from Obel’s own personal battle with chronic insomnia. Struggling to find rest while recording the album—often working through the night to capture a specific "nocturnal vibe"—she began researching the cultural history of sleep.