Ida Maria

Ida Maria

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A rare international star to emerge from Norway, Ida Maria's rabble-rousing yet strangely infectious rock style and forthright lyrics (written in English) have aroused much interest. The UK's venerable Times newspaper described her debut album as "skiffle on speed" while her confrontational live shows - which she describes as "energetic, enthusiastic and open" - have seen her head-butting guitars and recklessly throwing herself around the stage. Raised in a tiny university town in northern Norway, Maria went to boarding school in Bergen and went on to study music at university. As a child she was also diagnosed with synesthesia, a neurological disorder with the unusual effect of experiencing colours when she hears music. Her first album Fortress Round My Heart was released in 2008 and broke into the UK Top 40, while she had success with the tracks Keep Me Warm (featured in the TV series Grey's Anatomy) and I Like You So Much Better When You're Naked; which reached Number 13 in the UK singles charts and was included in the TV series My Life As Liz.

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Top tracks

01
Oh My God (Album Version)
Ida Maria
Fortress 'round My Heart
03:18
Composers: Ida Maria Sivertsen
03
I Like You So Much Better When You`re Naked (Album Version)
Ida Maria
Fortress 'round My Heart
03:11
Composers: Ida Maria Sivertsen
06
I Eat Boys Like You For Breakfast
Ida Maria
KATLA
03:32
Composers: Stefan Tornby - Ida Maria Sivertsen
02
Bad Karma
Ida Maria
KATLA
02:55
Composers: Stefan Tornby - Ida Maria Sivertsen - Desmond Child
01
Quite Nice People
Ida Maria
KATLA
03:22
Composers: Ida Maria Sivertsen
03
10,000 Lovers
Ida Maria
KATLA
03:04
Composers: Butch Walker - Stefan Tornby - Ida Maria Sivertsen
02
Morning Light (Album Version)
Ida Maria
Fortress 'round My Heart
02:22
Composers: Ida Maria Sivertsen
08
Louie (U.S. Album Version)
Ida Maria
Fortress 'round My Heart
02:25
Composers: Ida Maria Sivertsen
09
The End of My Journey
Ida Maria
Scandalize My Name
04:16
Composers: Trad. Amerikansk
04
Stella (Album Version)
Ida Maria
Fortress 'round My Heart
03:00
Composers: Ida Maria Sivertsen
04
Cherry Red
Ida Maria
KATLA
02:50
Composers: Butch Walker - Stefan Tornby - Ida Maria Sivertsen
07
Queen Of The World (Album Version)
Ida Maria
Fortress 'round My Heart
03:26
Composers: Ida Maria Sivertsen
05
Let's Leave
Ida Maria
KATLA
02:54
Composers: Butch Walker - Stefan Tornby - Ida Maria Sivertsen
05
Keep Me Warm (Album Version)
Ida Maria
Fortress 'round My Heart
03:27
Composers: Ida Maria Sivertsen
09
Drive Away My Heart (Album Version)
Ida Maria
Fortress 'round My Heart
03:20
Composers: Ida Maria Sivertsen
06
Forgive Me (Album Version)
Ida Maria
Fortress 'round My Heart
03:12
Composers: Ida Maria Sivertsen
12
Leave Me Let Me Go (Bonus Track)
Ida Maria
Fortress 'round My Heart (Deluxe Edition)
04:03
Composers: Ida Maria Sivertsen
10
In The End (Album Version)
Ida Maria
Fortress 'round My Heart
04:31
Composers: Ida Maria Sivertsen
11
There's a Man Going Round Takin' Names
Ida Maria
Scandalize My Name
02:57
Composers: Trad. Amerikansk
07
Devil
Ida Maria
KATLA
09:47
Composers: Stefan Tornby - Ida Maria Sivertsen
02
More
Ida Maria
Seven Deadly Sins + 3
02:48
Writer: Ida Maria - rami Bakieh - Topi Latukka - Aleksi Kiiskinen / Composers: Ida Maria - rami Bakieh - Topi Latukka - Aleksi Kiiskinen
11
We´re All Going To Hell (Live - Bonus Track)
Ida Maria
Fortress 'round My Heart (Deluxe Edition)
06:15
Composers: Ida Maria Sivertsen
06
Still Angry
Ida Maria
Seven Deadly Sins + 3
02:55
Writer: Ida Maria Børli Sivertsen - Joonas Parkkonen / Composers: Ida Maria Børli Sivertsen - Joonas Parkkonen
01
Envy
Ida Maria
Seven Deadly Sins + 3
03:29
Writer: Ida Maria Børli Sivertsen - Kristian Liljan - Eirik Næss / Composers: Ida Maria Børli Sivertsen - Kristian Liljan - Eirik Næss
04
Cold Blooded (From "Jem And The Holograms" Soundtrack)
Ida Maria
Jem And The Holograms (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
03:36
Writer: Anthony Rossomando - Ida Maria / Composers: Anthony Rossomando - Ida Maria
05
Pride
Ida Maria
Seven Deadly Sins + 3
02:34
Writer: Ida Maria Børli Sivertsen - Kristian Liljan - Eirik Næss / Composers: Ida Maria Børli Sivertsen - Kristian Liljan - Eirik Næss
03
Lust
Ida Maria
Seven Deadly Sins + 3
03:27
Writer: Ida Maria Børli Sivertsen - Eirik Næss - Martin Selen - Kjetil Wevling / Composers: Ida Maria Børli Sivertsen - Eirik Næss - Martin Selen - Kjetil Wevling
07
I Pushed Too Hard
Ida Maria
Seven Deadly Sins + 3
04:13
Writer: Ida Maria Børli Sivertsen / Composers: Ida Maria Børli Sivertsen
01
Scandilove
Ida Maria
Scandilove
03:01
Composers: Stefan Tørnby - Ida Maria Børli Sivertsen - Fartein Orestad - Odd Jensen - Sebastian Emes
01
Nåla i veggen (feat. Bilal Saab fra NRK-serien Her lukter det fesk)
Ida Maria
Nåla i veggen (feat. Bilal Saab fra NRK-serien Her lukter det fesk)
03:21
Writer: Terje Nilsen / Composers: Terje Nilsen
03
Bear the Burden in the Heat of the Day
Ida Maria
Scandalize My Name
03:22
Composers: Trad. Amerikansk
04
Lazy
Ida Maria
Seven Deadly Sins + 3
03:27
Writer: Tarjei Kristoffersen - Håkon Henjesand Høydal - Martin Selen - Ida Maria Børli Sivertsen / Composers: Tarjei Kristoffersen - Håkon Henjesand Høydal - Martin Selen - Ida Maria Børli Sivertsen
09
Pussy and Money
Ida Maria
Seven Deadly Sins + 3
03:27
Writer: Andrew Shernoff / Composers: Andrew Shernoff - The Dictators
03
I'm Bad News
Ida Maria
Accidental Happiness
03:47
Composers: Dave Bassett - Ida Maria

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  • Discography
Albums
Seven Deadly Sins + 3
â„— 2025 Indie Recordings
26-09-2025
Seven Deadly Sins + 3
01
Envy
Ida Maria
Seven Deadly Sins + 3
03:29
Writer: Ida Maria Børli Sivertsen - Kristian Liljan - Eirik Næss / Composers: Ida Maria Børli Sivertsen - Kristian Liljan - Eirik Næss
02
More
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Seven Deadly Sins + 3
02:48
Writer: Ida Maria - rami Bakieh - Topi Latukka - Aleksi Kiiskinen / Composers: Ida Maria - rami Bakieh - Topi Latukka - Aleksi Kiiskinen
03
Lust
Ida Maria
Seven Deadly Sins + 3
03:27
Writer: Ida Maria Børli Sivertsen - Eirik Næss - Martin Selen - Kjetil Wevling / Composers: Ida Maria Børli Sivertsen - Eirik Næss - Martin Selen - Kjetil Wevling
04
Lazy
Ida Maria
Seven Deadly Sins + 3
03:27
Writer: Tarjei Kristoffersen - Håkon Henjesand Høydal - Martin Selen - Ida Maria Børli Sivertsen / Composers: Tarjei Kristoffersen - Håkon Henjesand Høydal - Martin Selen - Ida Maria Børli Sivertsen
05
Pride
Ida Maria
Seven Deadly Sins + 3
02:34
Writer: Ida Maria Børli Sivertsen - Kristian Liljan - Eirik Næss / Composers: Ida Maria Børli Sivertsen - Kristian Liljan - Eirik Næss
06
Still Angry
Ida Maria
Seven Deadly Sins + 3
02:55
Writer: Ida Maria Børli Sivertsen - Joonas Parkkonen / Composers: Ida Maria Børli Sivertsen - Joonas Parkkonen
07
I Pushed Too Hard
Ida Maria
Seven Deadly Sins + 3
04:13
Writer: Ida Maria Børli Sivertsen / Composers: Ida Maria Børli Sivertsen
Access the complete album info (10 songs)
Scandalize My Name
(P) 2016 Kirkelig Kulturverksted
08-04-2016
Scandalize My Name
01
I'm Gonna Tell God All of My Troubles
Ida Maria
Scandalize My Name
04:11
Composers: Trad. Amerikansk
02
City Called Heaven
Ida Maria
Scandalize My Name
04:37
Composers: Trad. Amerikansk
03
Bear the Burden in the Heat of the Day
Ida Maria
Scandalize My Name
03:22
Composers: Trad. Amerikansk
04
Fix Me Jesus
Ida Maria
Scandalize My Name
04:59
Composers: Trad. Amerikansk
05
On My Journey, Mt. Zion
Ida Maria
Scandalize My Name
02:12
Composers: Trad. Amerikansk
06
Sweet Little Jesus Boy
Ida Maria
Scandalize My Name
04:50
Composers: Trad. Amerikansk
07
Scandalize My Name
Ida Maria
Scandalize My Name
03:12
Composers: Trad. Amerikansk
Access the complete album info (12 songs)
KATLA
â„— 2011 The Island Def Jam Music Group
01-01-2010
KATLA
01
Quite Nice People
Ida Maria
KATLA
03:22
Composers: Ida Maria Sivertsen
02
Bad Karma
Ida Maria
KATLA
02:55
Composers: Stefan Tornby - Ida Maria Sivertsen - Desmond Child
03
10,000 Lovers
Ida Maria
KATLA
03:04
Composers: Butch Walker - Stefan Tornby - Ida Maria Sivertsen
04
Cherry Red
Ida Maria
KATLA
02:50
Composers: Butch Walker - Stefan Tornby - Ida Maria Sivertsen
05
Let's Leave
Ida Maria
KATLA
02:54
Composers: Butch Walker - Stefan Tornby - Ida Maria Sivertsen
06
I Eat Boys Like You For Breakfast
Ida Maria
KATLA
03:32
Composers: Stefan Tornby - Ida Maria Sivertsen
07
Devil
Ida Maria
KATLA
09:47
Composers: Stefan Tornby - Ida Maria Sivertsen
Access the complete album info (9 songs)
Fortress 'round My Heart
â„— 2009 The Island Def Jam Music Group
05-05-2008
Fortress 'round My Heart
01
Oh My God (Album Version)
Ida Maria
Fortress 'round My Heart
03:18
Composers: Ida Maria Sivertsen
02
Morning Light (Album Version)
Ida Maria
Fortress 'round My Heart
02:22
Composers: Ida Maria Sivertsen
03
I Like You So Much Better When You`re Naked (Album Version)
Ida Maria
Fortress 'round My Heart
03:11
Composers: Ida Maria Sivertsen
04
Stella (Album Version)
Ida Maria
Fortress 'round My Heart
03:00
Composers: Ida Maria Sivertsen
05
Keep Me Warm (Album Version)
Ida Maria
Fortress 'round My Heart
03:27
Composers: Ida Maria Sivertsen
06
Forgive Me (Album Version)
Ida Maria
Fortress 'round My Heart
03:12
Composers: Ida Maria Sivertsen
07
Queen Of The World (Album Version)
Ida Maria
Fortress 'round My Heart
03:26
Composers: Ida Maria Sivertsen
Access the complete album info (10 songs)
Fortress 'round My Heart (Deluxe Edition)
â„— 2009 The Island Def Jam Music Group
05-05-2008
Fortress 'round My Heart (Deluxe Edition)
01
Oh My God (Album Version)
Ida Maria
Fortress 'round My Heart (Deluxe Edition)
03:18
Composers: Ida Maria Sivertsen
02
Morning Light (Album Version)
Ida Maria
Fortress 'round My Heart (Deluxe Edition)
02:22
Composers: Ida Maria Sivertsen
03
I Like You So Much Better When You`re Naked (Album Version)
Ida Maria
Fortress 'round My Heart (Deluxe Edition)
03:11
Composers: Ida Maria Sivertsen
04
Stella (Album Version)
Ida Maria
Fortress 'round My Heart (Deluxe Edition)
03:00
Composers: Ida Maria Sivertsen
05
Keep Me Warm (Album Version)
Ida Maria
Fortress 'round My Heart (Deluxe Edition)
03:27
Composers: Ida Maria Sivertsen
06
Forgive Me (Album Version)
Ida Maria
Fortress 'round My Heart (Deluxe Edition)
03:12
Composers: Ida Maria Sivertsen
07
Queen Of The World (Album Version)
Ida Maria
Fortress 'round My Heart (Deluxe Edition)
03:26
Composers: Ida Maria Sivertsen
Access the complete album info (12 songs)
Fortress Round My Heart
01-01-2008
Fortress Round My Heart
01
Oh My God
Ida Maria
Fortress Round My Heart
03:19
02
Drive My Heart Away
Ida Maria
Fortress Round My Heart
03:21
03
Louie
Ida Maria
Fortress Round My Heart
02:27
04
I like you so much better when you're naked
Ida Maria
Fortress Round My Heart
03:14
05
Keep Me Warm
Ida Maria
Fortress Round My Heart
03:30
06
Forgive Me
Ida Maria
Fortress Round My Heart
03:14
07
Stella
Ida Maria
Fortress Round My Heart
03:03
Access the complete album info (10 songs)
EPs
Scandalize My Name (Ep)
(P) 2016 Kirkelig Kulturverksted
08-04-2016
Scandalize My Name (Ep)
01
Bear the Burden in the Heat of the Day
Ida Maria
Scandalize My Name (Ep)
03:22
Composers: Trad. Amerikansk
02
Fix Me Jesus
Ida Maria
Scandalize My Name (Ep)
04:59
Composers: Trad. Amerikansk
03
Deep River
Ida Maria
Scandalize My Name (Ep)
03:03
Composers: Trad. Amerikansk
04
Down to the River
Ida Maria
Scandalize My Name (Ep)
05:34
Composers: Trad. Amerikansk
Accidental Happiness
â„— 2014 Republic Records a division of UMG Recordings Inc & Lava Music LLC
01-01-2014
Accidental Happiness
01
Boogie With The Devil's Soul
Ida Maria
Accidental Happiness
03:00
Composers: Ida Maria
02
Last Vice
Ida Maria
Accidental Happiness
02:59
Composers: Anthony Rossomando - Ida Maria
03
I'm Bad News
Ida Maria
Accidental Happiness
03:47
Composers: Dave Bassett - Ida Maria
04
69
Ida Maria
Accidental Happiness
02:43
Composers: Anthony Rossomando - Ida Maria
05
Cold Blooded
Ida Maria
Accidental Happiness
03:35
Composers: Anthony Rossomando - Ida Maria
06
Accidental Happiness
Ida Maria
Accidental Happiness
02:49
Composers: Anthony Rossomando - Ida Maria
Singles
Pride
â„— 2025 Indie Recordings
27-08-2025
Pride
01
Pride
Ida Maria
Pride
02:34
Writer: Ida Maria Børli Sivertsen - Kristian Liljan - Eirik Næss / Composers: Ida Maria Børli Sivertsen - Kristian Liljan - Eirik Næss
Lust
â„— 2025 Indie Recordings
13-06-2025
Lust
01
Lust
Ida Maria
Lust
03:27
Writer: Ida Maria Børli Sivertsen - Eirik Næss - Martin Selen - Kjetil Wevling / Composers: Ida Maria Børli Sivertsen - Eirik Næss - Martin Selen - Kjetil Wevling
Lazy
â„— 2025 Indie Recordings
08-05-2025
Lazy
01
Lazy
Ida Maria
Lazy
03:27
Writer: Tarjei Kristoffersen - Håkon Henjesand Høydal - Martin Selen - Ida Maria Børli Sivertsen / Composers: Tarjei Kristoffersen - Håkon Henjesand Høydal - Martin Selen - Ida Maria Børli Sivertsen
More
â„— 2025 Indie Recordings
27-03-2025
More
01
More
Ida Maria
More
02:48
Writer: Ida Maria - rami Bakieh - Topi Latukka - Aleksi Kiiskinen / Composers: Ida Maria - rami Bakieh - Topi Latukka - Aleksi Kiiskinen
Black Eyed Hill
â„— 2025 Indie Recordings
25-11-2024
Black Eyed Hill
01
Black Eyed Hill
Ida Maria
Black Eyed Hill
03:13
Writer: Ida Maria Børli Sivertsen / Composers: Ida Maria Børli Sivertsen
Nåla i veggen (feat. Bilal Saab fra NRK-serien Her lukter det fesk)
â„— 2024 Indie Recordings
10-09-2024
Nåla i veggen (feat. Bilal Saab fra NRK-serien Her lukter det fesk)
01
Nåla i veggen (feat. Bilal Saab fra NRK-serien Her lukter det fesk)
Ida Maria
Nåla i veggen (feat. Bilal Saab fra NRK-serien Her lukter det fesk)
03:21
Writer: Terje Nilsen / Composers: Terje Nilsen
Kæri Jólasveinn
â„— 2022 Hólmfríður Ósk Samúelsdóttir
15-12-2022
Kæri Jólasveinn
01
Kæri Jólasveinn
Ida Maria
Kæri Jólasveinn
03:15
Writer: Hólmfríður Ósk Samúelsdóttir / Composers: Hólmfríður Ósk Samúelsdóttir