Norwegian folk duo Konradsen’s album release is set for release today, so here you go with this nice preview to entice your music loving ears and hearts. The magical”I.O.U.”is just as amazing as the whole album.
Konradsen will release their forthcoming album Michael’s Books on Bears this Friday, March 8 via 777 Music. Today, along with their album, they share their story and songs for the world. Norway is known for its Northern Lights, high latitude regions, and emerald-green forests surrounded by beautiful blue water. Konradsen’s music is best described as unexpected instruments tinkering and shimmering in the background. The vocals are hypnotic and quite brilliant.
“This song questions the individualism we live in,” they say. “I believe it’s healthy if the choices we make in life are not only about ourselves, but also our children and the places we come from. We are joined on this one by members of the Senja gospel choir from Eirik’s hometown in Northern Norway.”
Michael’s Book on Bears began like a postcard, an open invitation to leave the cities of the world behind.” During the pandemic, singer Jenny Marie Sabel and multi-instrumentalist Eirik Vildgren left Oslo and traveled to northern Norway, where they were both raised, and this is where the story begins.
Inspired by the Mikael Niemi’s classic tale of northern Scandinavian intrigue, To Cook a Bear, and experiences Konradsen had back at home, this album came from the essence of their culture and the beautiful landscapes. The music is eloquent with absolute genuine and fresh easing melodic blends and a mountain echo, as the songs are soft and meaningful. Konradsenhave created such a dynamic sound that touches all your senses in which any music lover will fall in love with!
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Upcoming Tour Dates
3/8/24 – Parkteateret, Oslo
3/9/24 – HAVET, Trondheim
3/15/24 – Kirka på Hatteng
3/16/24- Verdensteatret, Tromsø
3/21/24 – Tou scene, Stavanger
3/22/24 – Kulturhuset, Bergen
6/20/24 – London, UK, Lafayette (sold out) *
6/23/24 – London, UK, Lafayette (sold out) *
6/24/24 – London, UK, Lafayette (sold out) *
6/26/24 – Dublin, Ireland, Whelan’s (sold out) *
6/30/24 – Paris, FR, La Boule Noir *
7/2/24 – Berlin, DE, Heimathafen Neukölln *
*w/ Angie McMahon
Photo courtesy of konradsen
