Name: Liv Kristine Espenæs
Date of Birth: February 14, 1976
Place of Birth: Stavanger, Norway
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Blonde
Parents: Ove H. Espenæs / Liv E. Davidsen
Siblings: Carmen Elise Espenæs
Marital Status: Mother of Leon and married to Michael Espenæs

 I am a Norwegian songstress, holistic vocal coach, painter, primary school teacher, and teacher for children with special needs, as well as a wife and mother. I have embarked on numerous musical adventures since my early teens. The name my parents gave me means “life,” and this is exactly what I stand for—creating music from the purest, most authentic version of my artistic heart and mind, living it, and sharing it with the world. The foundation of everything I do is authenticity, freedom, balance, and love.

 My autodidactic journey into music and my career reflect my strong individuality and the courage to create with a free artistic heart, inviting my audience to experience musical and tonal aesthetics on a deeply personal and elevating level.

 The Next Chapter

Just two years after the release of River of Diamonds, my seventh solo album, Amor Vincit Omnia emerges with as much passion as ever. The music on Amor Vincit Omnia was composed by session and live musician Sascha Dannenberger and mastered by Andy Classen at Stage One Studio. In these songs, the band skillfully blends classic dark rock with elements of doom, rock, and pop—crafting an extraordinary fusion of sounds that fully enhances the mood of each track.

 I have always had a strong connection to my fans and followers. Both personally and through my lyrics, I maintain an open approach that fosters immediate appreciation and trust.

 Amor Vincit Omnia begins with Prelude, immediately granting the listener deep access to my soul and heart. It is a raw, soaring melodic composition that ends with a heartbeat. In my lyrics, I explore life from both broken and beautiful, loving perspectives (12th February), touch upon the connection between earth and soul (Angel in Disguise), and pay tribute to Mother Nature’s seasons as well as my own personal growth (Tangerines). I also address the path of healing after the complete breakdown of boundaries and resilience—standing firmly against cruelty and abusive behavior toward people and nature. The album is an ode to life in its purest form: Ode to Life Pristine.

 I shift between breathtaking directness (Hold It with Your Life, Melange, Unzip My Love) and poetic messages wrapped in metaphorical language (Amor Vincit Omnia, When Stillness Speaks). On the title track, you can also hear the growls of my husband, Michael, creating a perfect “Beauty & the Beast” dynamic. Sapphire Heaven, a musical and lyrical bridge between my previous work and this new release, is one of the album’s gems.

 It is a luxury to embrace the freedom to feel—and only through this freedom can such a unique fusion of sounds and emotions be achieved.

 The album’s artistic vision is beautifully complemented by the striking Gothic-style artwork of Marc Niederhagemann (ArtWeRK – Mediadesign), with photography by Mariël Rohrbach, further enriching the musical and lyrical world of Amor Vincit Omnia.