Jenny Hval

Until 1999, she was the vocalist of a gothic metal band called Shellyz Raven.
She studied in University of Melbourne, Australia, specializing in creative writing and performance. While studying, she was vocalist in Australian bands iPanic and Folding For Air with Thomas McGowan releasing an EP "Are you afraid of heights?" in 2004.
Moving back to Norway, she released her debut EP Cigars in 2006, and was nominated for a Spellemannprisen (the Norwegian equivalent of Grammy awards) in the "best newcomer" category. Adopting the name Rockettothesky, she was signed to Trust Me Records, releasing two studio albums - To Sing You Apple Trees in 2006, and Medea in 2008.
Following the release of Medea, she went back to using her birth name Jenny Hval. Signing with Rune Grammofon, she has so far released the albums Viscera (2011) and Innocence Is Kinky (2013).
She has also collaborated with Håvard Volden, as Nude on Sand, releasing a self-titled album, Nude on Sand, in 2012.