Kónguló, the solo project of Herdís Stefánsdóttir, returns with a brand-new single ‘Don’t Give Up’ featuring the haunting vocals of RAKEL.

Kónguló is a film composer, songwriter, and producer currently based between Los Angeles and Reykjavík. After the success of her work on M. Night Shyamalan’s TRAP, Kónguló delivers a track that’s both delicate and powerful. ‘Don’t Give Up’ captures an intimate and emotional journey, where soft piano beginnings grow into a layered, intricate soundscape. It’s a song about moving through the darkness to find those glimmers of hope that keep us going.

“This track—”Don’t Give Up”—emerged as one of the first pieces for Kónguló, marking a personal shift—a return to the familiar yet forgotten intimacy of playing the piano. After years immersed in electronic music, I craved something tangible, a reconnection with the instrument itself. There’s something grounding about stepping away from the screen, from the structured patterns of Ableton, to let music unfold in a more organic way. The final piece truly came to life when RAKEL lent her beautiful vocals, adding a new dimension.”

‘Don’t Give Up‘ is available now on all platforms via marvaða,