Dua Saleh's Collaboration with Bon Iver Praised in New Album Review
Dagens Nyheter critic Frida Söderqvist reviews Dua Saleh’s second album, "Of earth & wires," highlighting the continued successful collaboration with Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon. The review praises the track "Flood" as a potential standout of 2026, noting the chemistry between Saleh and Vernon. The album expands on the themes of Saleh’s 2024 debut, addressing topics like climate change and capitalism while blending soft, melodic sounds with exciting dissonance and diverse musical elements, such as oud strings and eighties synths. Söderqvist identifies Saleh’s versatile voice as the project's trump card, capable of shifting from smooth tones to rap and falsetto. The article also provides background on Saleh, a Sudanese-born, Minneapolis-based artist and actor known for their role in "Sex Education." The review awards the album a 4 out of 5 rating, recommending it as an essential listen for those unfamiliar with Saleh’s work, and lists "I do, I do," "Speed up," and "Flood" as the best tracks.
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