Mathilde Widding’s ‘Good Grief’ : A Timeless Take on Love and Heartache

Love is rarely simple. It’s a whirlwind of passion, joy, doubt, and heartbreak an ever-repeating cycle that Norwegian singer-songwriter Mathilde Widding captures beautifully in her latest single, “Good Grief.” With a sound that blends vintage warmth with modern sensitivity, the track takes listeners on an emotional journey through the highs and lows of relationships, all while wrapping them in a rich, nostalgic soundscape.

“Good Grief” dives deep into the emotional push and pull of love the moments of bliss, the inevitable struggles, and the bittersweet feeling of longing. Widding’s lyricism paints a vivid picture of relationships as both exhilarating and exhausting, a delicate dance between desire and heartbreak. There’s a universality in her words, making it easy for listeners to connect with their own experiences of love, loss, and the emotions in between.

One of the most striking elements of “Good Grief” is its retro-inspired production. The track is steeped in a rich classic era aesthetic, with soulful lyrics that evoke the golden era of classic songwriting. Yet, Widding doesn’t simply imitate the past she reinvents it, blending her timeless influences with a fresh, contemporary approach that makes the song stand out in today’s music scene.

Written by: Mathilde Widding, Camilla Widding, Mads T. Martinsen

Lyrics: Mathilde Widding, Camilla Widding

Vocals: Mathilde widding

Mixed by: Mads T. Martinsen

Mastered by: Mads T. Martinsen

About Mathilde Widding

Mathilde Widding is a young Norwegian artist and songwriter influenced and inspired by 60’s soul and contemporary music in genres such as soul and jazz. With her mature and playful vocals she has made an impression on the music scene around the world. Mathilde invited us into her soulful soundscape with her debut single “Halfway”. Since then she has released the following songs, “Stronger” and “Love” (and everything between) which is the first release from her upcoming debut album.

“My Mr. Right” is a modern and groovy soul song, that showcases Mathilde’s creative and versatile vocals, in combination with her and her teams new thinking, songwriting and production efforts. “My Mr. Right” earned her a spin on New Music Friday Norway.

“Tangled up in blue” was Mathilde Widding’s fourth release and this catchy modern soul song ones again showcases the young artists unique style and her rich vocal expression. “Tangled up in blue” follows neatly in the footsteps of Widding’s previous releases.

“Goodbyes” is a modern soul / R&B inspired song. It’s rich, soulful and laden with a heart – wrenching depth. Once again, Mathilde Widding showcases her distinctive vocals, imbued with raw emotion and her soulful touch. “Goodbyes” is flowing smoothly through the valleys of soul, retro soul and R&B and its Mathilde Widding’s fifth release. The song was released February 9TH 2024. 

“Spells me under” is a soulful and jazzy single. Mathilde Widding quotes: If you’ve ever been “really down” you’ll probably recognize the desperation and the lingering pain in this song. “Spells me under” is her sixth release, and the song was released August 2nd 2024.

“Good Grief” is a soulful single and with this passionate love song Mathilde Widding quotes, “you reap what you sow”. With “Good Grief” being her seventh release, it’s clear that Widding is carving her own path in the world of music with style and soul!