Sigrid, the Norwegian pop artist, discusses her artistic evolution during an interview with NME ahead of her performance at Mad Cool 2026.The article highlights her journey of merging pop sensibilities with rock elements, influenced by bands like Muse and Bring Me The Horizon.

She reflects on the creation of her 2025 album 'There’s Always More That I Could Say', which incorporates Scandi indie pop and French musical styles while featuring more guitar-driven tracks than previous work.

Sigrid shares experiences from the Madrid-based festival, including encounters with artists like Zara Larsson and Lorde, and expresses pride in Norway's World Cup performance.The piece also notes audience reactions to her ballads, such as moshing to 'Don’t Kill My Vibe', and details her upcoming tour schedule.Her openness about genre-blending and admiration for diverse musical influences underscore her unique position in contemporary music.