Norwegian alt-pop artist Iris Caltwait has established herself as one of the country’s most distinctive new voices. In 2025, she won the Norwegian Grammy (Spellemannprisen) for Songwriter of the Year and the Musikkforleggerprisen for Breakthrough of the Year. Her latest album, "Again, for the first time", was released in November 2025 to widespread critical acclaim, including a 6/6 review from NRK P3 and a 5/6 from Klassekampen. The album showcases her sharp songwriting, emotional depth and adventurous approach to alt-pop.

Caltwait has also toured as a special guest with AURORA and collaborated with her on “Sofia”, while earning international attention from publications including Wonderland, Clash and The Line of Best Fit. She has performed at major industry showcases including The Great Escape, Eurosonic and SPOT, and continues to build momentum well beyond Norway.