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Artist
Sigurd Julius
12+ albums
norwegianfolksinger-songwriterpost-rockscandinavian
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Declared the most promising artist of 2011 by Ut-Awards, there has been a lot of buzz about Sigurd Julius. Haunting melodies, tapered with disarming lyrics, Sigurd Julius’ delivery fuses that rare combination of humility, intensity and ardor- which empowered him rapidly as the darling of the acclaimed and vibrant musical scene in Trondheim. Lauded by such Norwegian rock royalty as Åge Aleksandersen and serving as a warm up act for Mikael Wiehe, the achievements of this young artist to date are indeed impressive. Amongst his contemporaries, Sigurd is well known to be a man ahead of the game and such is his musical appetite that, as his first EP was just hitting the shelves, he had already completed his second release: “Skull ønska vi va dem vi va da vi ønska vi va dem vi e” ( should wish that we were them we were then, we wish we were them we are). Behind this imposing title, shimmers six intriguing songs that cannot fail to impress and endear themselves to those who enjoy good music- the way it once was made. Like fellow Nordic alchemists Sigur Ros, Sigurd Julius is not afraid to write the music from his heart in the language of his birth- despite commercial temptations. The growing consensus is that Sigurd Julius is creating the finest trønderske (the unique dialect of Trondheim) lyrics since the hay day of the Dum Dum Boys. Bold claims indeed, but to those in doubt, this persuasive new release serves as an excellent opportunity to allow yourself to be convinced. User-con
