HAEVN

HAEVN is a Dutch music duo from Amsterdam formed in 2015 by singer-songwriter Marijn van der Meer and film composer Jorrit Kleijnen. Their pairing of a pop-oriented vocalist with a background in cinematic scoring gives the project its signature sound: atmospheric, piano- and strings-led production layered with modern synth textures, sitting somewhere between introspective pop and orchestral ambience.

Since their formation, HAEVN built a following through emotionally direct songwriting and a widescreen, cinematic approach to arrangement that sets them apart from more conventional pop acts. Tracks such as «We Are», «The Sea», and «Where the Heart Is» showcase this blend of intimate vocals with sweeping instrumental backdrops, often balancing slow-building, string-laden passages with up-tempo synth-pop moments.

The duo's work reflects Kleijnen's film-scoring sensibility applied to a pop songwriting format, resulting in music that feels suited to both playlists and screen soundtracks. HAEVN has continued to release music that develops this cinematic pop identity, drawing listeners who appreciate both mainstream accessibility and more textured, atmospheric production.