DESCRIPTION:
1816 is a new exciting Norwegian alternative pop band consisting of two renowned and experienced musicians —
Audun Ellingsen (double bass) and Wenche Losnegård (vocals). 1816 has shaped a fresh and unique voice within the alternative pop, art pop genre. The year 1816 is also famously known as the Year Without a Summer, which has inspired both the sound and lyrical universe of the band.

1816 line-up is strengthened by cellist Gregor Riddell (Radiohead, Björk) and drummer Erik Nylander (Ola Kvernberg Trio, Kirsti Huke Quartet).

Having created a breed of chamber pop both stripped down and richly layered, 1816 builds on the band members’ broad musical background. This makes the live performance a characteristic and captivating experience.

1816 wishes to comfort and disturb, please and torment. The band seeks to express music with depth and quality that can reach wide—but at the same time, leave little room for audiences to feel indifferent.

1816’s first single, ‘The Message’, is based on a reinterpretation of treasured Norwegian poet Inger Hagerup. The animation is a tribute to the co-operation of Inger Hagerup and Paul René Gauguin, and their iconic book of poems for children: ‘Så rart’ (‘How Strange’).

Released on the Scandinavian Record Label, Vilje

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http://www.1816music.com



LISTEN:
Phonofile: http://phonofile.link/the-message-radio-edit/
Spotify: https://play.spotify.com/artist/1Yf3Jvc6tdOYqoY7bhr7Lt
Tidal: https://listen.tidal.com/artist/8163948
Apple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/no/artist/1816/id1160356623
Deezer: http://www.deezer.com/artist/11117042


FOLLOW:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1816music/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1816.official/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/1816Official/

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