Norwegian artist, and Madrugada frontman, Sivert Høyem is out with a sparkling new, and wonderful, album called On an Island. We did a track by track walk through of the album, which has garnered high critical praise in the past weeks.
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OMD: – ZZ Top stole my dance moves
Andy McCluskey of Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark is getting ready for their new tour. I talked to him about how you can sell millions of records and still owe your record company money, ZZ Top, their hopeless band name and how Kraftwerk helped him start a girl band.
The Best Bad Idea that I’ve Ever Had
Tea Megaard is out with a new single and a new music video. And I directed it, from a script we co-wrote together. See it here!
So, I’ve Directed My First Music Video
In April. Norwegian artist Tea Megaard asked me whether I directed music videos. – I’ve never done that before, I thought. – So I’m sure I can. Here’s the result.
Aurora, the Queen of My Queendom
The Norwegian artist Aurora says you can make fun of everything, except moths. – Never screw with a moth, is her message! Read my review of her amazing gig in Oslo last night.
Over the Top, Pretentious, Bombastic and Just Fantastic
Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy, oh boy did the brilliant Motorpsycho outdo themselves this time! My record player is on fire!
The Journey to Equinoxe Infinity – Part 4: Who’s Watching the Watchers?
Join Jean-Michel Jarre and me as we take the final part of our walk through of his ENTIRE discography of studio albums, while sitting talking in his flat in Paris. In this part we talk about his artistic low point, followed by a creative and critically acclaimed return. A fascinating talk with a true innovator,…
The Journey to Equinoxe Infinity – Part 3: Paying the Piano Player to Stop Playing
Join Jean-Michel Jarre and me as we take the third part of our walk through of his ENTIRE discography of studio albums, while sitting talking in his flat in Paris. In this part we talk about the perfect piece of ambient music, returning for Oxygene and losing an old friend. A fascinating talk with a…
The Journey to Equinoxe Infinity – Part 2: Losing Teeth and Digging in Trash Bins
Join Jean-Michel Jarre and me as we take the second part of our walk through his ENTIRE discography of studio albums, while sitting talking in his flat in Paris. In this part we talk about making an album out of being the very first Western musician to play China, making a record that is pressed…
The Journey to Equinoxe Infinity – Part 1: Selling Your Electric Train
Join Jean-Michel Jarre and me as we take a walk through his ENTIRE discography of studio albums, while sitting talking in his flat in Paris. Did you think Oxygene was his first album? Then you are in for a surprise! A fascinating talk with a true innovator, who is now out with a brand new…