Lucy Fitzgerald 
Glimtvis’ Hibernate opens with the kind of gentle hush that makes you lean in — the duo invites you into a space where daily demands fade and a moment of quiet becomes everything. The track touches on the idea of withdrawing from the outside world, finding solace with someone you trust, and giving yourself permission to pause. According to the band, that’s exactly what they intended: “Hibernate is our little breather. It’s about that moment when you need to close the world out and find peace together with someone you trust.”
What I really appreciate is how the musical arrangement supports the idea of retreat without losing motion. The song carries a country-pop pulse — not overly dramatic, but present enough to keep things alive — while a violin quietly weaves in, nodding to the duo’s Scandinavian-americana ties. Glimtvis stays true to its stated aim of tackling those parts of adult life that often go unspoken: leaving one place for another, the vulnerabilities we bury, and the unfiltered emotional moments you don’t share on social media.
In the vocals, Rikke Egholm Ravn and Rasmus Pedersen deliver a warmth that makes you feel invited. Their voices land with sincerity — there’s no big show, just an honest connection. I personally felt the track offered a comforting soundscape for moments when you need a time‑out and someone by your side. On the flip side, I found myself wanting a touch more variation in the second half to match the strength of the start — though that might just be the nature of a song made to unwind rather than accelerate.
Hibernate is a safe and thoughtful listen that rewards your attention. I’d say it has the kind of quiet brilliance you’ll revisit when you need reflection. If you haven’t already, be sure to follow Glimtvis on your preferred streaming service and social media so you don’t miss what they do next. Add Hibernate to your playlist to give yourself that little sanctuary from the rush, and maybe share it with someone who understands the need to step back now and then. Let this track be one of those gems in your rotation that you return to when stillness calls.
Listening to songs so you don’t have to! Just kidding :D, you totally should. Music blogger by day, nurse by night
