About
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My debut In Love With The Blackbird was self-recorded in bed- and others living-rooms. On the album, I played most of the instruments.
Its cool to look back and listen to those innocent and unpolished songs ♡n caused me quite some tension, I must admit. It was recorded in sort of my home-studio, played by my bandmates and me and mixed by Olaf O.P.A.L (the Notwist).
The 2nd album Now In Commo
Music-wise, I think, I just wanted too much and somehow lost myself in transformation (or somewhere in space).
In between time, four singles had been released.
For the third record, I kind of grew up. Building my own studio was a very good thing and it has quickly become a place I love to spend time.
The third album with the crisp title We Have Found Something Everyone Has Been Longing For was released in late 2024.
Before its release, 8 singles from the album have been released.
Since my latest release I am constantly working on news songs which will be released when time is ready. by the fantastic author Gabriel García Marquez.
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(*) nówfrago derives from the spanish word naufrago and was inspired by the book Relato De Un Náufrago
I know, it hasn`t anything to do with me but I liked the sound of the word.
The studio name is Livbåt Studio and and the name tells of my pathetic streak. But why Livbåt?
I thought choosing a norvegian name was a good thing plus it also refers nicely to my music name nówfrago.
If you want to get to know more (pathetic and made-up stories),
please write me a note (which I really really appreciate and will answer).◦◦◦◦◦◦◦◦◦◦◦◦◦◦◦◦◦◦◦◦◦◦◦◦◦◦◦◦◦◦
✌︎ IDEAL ✌︎
Some networks that inspire and seem important to me:
SOS Mediterranee
The Representation Project
Avaaz
Extinction Rebellion
Commons Network
Public Eye
Sum Of Us
MSF
Adopt A Revolution
Transition Network
Forensic Architecture
Alrowwad
Concerts
Upcoming
DO 09.04.2026 Feinkostlampe; Hannover (D) 😘
SA 11.04.2026 Cosmopolis; Augsburg (D)
FR 30.10.2026 Heitere Fahne; Bern (Plattentaufe)
SA 31.10.2026 Kulturm; Schwyz
more to announce sooner or later
Past GIGS
2025 (selection):
Fusion Festival (D), Helsinki ZH, Grabenhalle SG
CH:
Helsinki; Royal; Mokka; Exil; Neubad; Albani; Grabenhalle; Heitere Fahne; ISC; Eisenwerk and maaaany more
D:
Fusion Festival; Feinkostlampe; Cosmopolis; NBL; Galao; Aaltra and many more
SPECIAL:
10+ concerts in homes for asylum seeking people in CH / D.
