What happens when Norwegian Hard Rock collides with one of the world’s most iconic series? The answer is Rebel Heart! The track by Djerv created magic in a pivotal and emotional scene in Arcane, the Netflix series that topped global charts and captivated millions. Behind this successful track are Norway’s Agnete Kjølsrud, Martin Stenstad Selen, and Erlend Gjerde, who now celebrate a nomination for the 2025 Norwegian Publishing Awards in the category of Synchronization of the Year.
A Song That Sets the Standard
Rebel Heart was featured in an iconic moment in episode 4 of Arcane: League of Legends Season 2. With its intense energy and powerful soundscape, the track added a unique dimension to the scene and has after its release achieved enormous commercial success. The series has previously collaborated with global stars like Imagine Dragons, Twenty One Pilots, and Woodkid. Now, Djerv stands shoulder to shoulder with these music icons on the soundtrack album, which climbed to #2 on the global album charts. Listen to the track here:
From Norwegian Hard Rock to Gaming Superstars
This isn’t Djerv’s first triumph in the gaming world. Back in 2014, they exploded onto the scene with Get Jinxed for League of Legends, a viral hit with over 130 million views on YouTube and more than 120 million streams on Spotify. With Rebel Heart, they’ve once again proven that Norwegian Hard Rock can conquer new arenas and continue to inspire a global audience.
World-Class Synchronization
The nomination for Synchronization of the Year places Djerv among Norway’s top musical contributions to audiovisual productions in film, games, TV, and advertising. Previous winners include Sivert Høyem (Exit), Kristoffer Lo (Aksel), and Musti (SOS Children’s Villages campaign).
The winner will be announced in March 2025 during the award ceremony in Oslo. Regardless of the outcome, Rebel Heart has already cemented its place as a milestone for Norwegian Hard Rock and a shining example of how music can amplify storytelling on a global stage.
Congratulations, Djerv!
