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Elise Vatsvaag - I don't Like You

New single from Elise Vatsvaag

Elise Vatsvaag recently released her first single of 2013, to follow up her 10 (!) single releases of 2012. The single is available at iTunes, Spotify, Wimp, Deezer and pretty much every streaming and download service out there. Radiostations and media can download the track from iPluggers or get in touch with us at post [at] ccap [dot] com and we’ll mail you a link for download. Feel free to share / embed this player:




(scroll down for info in Norwegian)
“I Don't Like You”, with its explicit title, is a (provokingly) catchy pop-tune from Elise Vatsvaag within the genre of indiepop/electronica. For the first time ever, Vatsvaag has worked with producer and fellow band member Simen Ytre-Arne, and together they have created a vibrant soundscape with tasteful references. The song is loaded with subtle hooks, and while “I Don't Like You” proves to to be the most upbeat single from Vatsvaag so far, it still strikes a melancholic tone – a seemingly familiar feature in Vatsvaag's music.
Norwegian artist Elise Vatsvaag has created her own original and captivating sound while rubbing sonic shoulders with the likes of Swedish heroines such as Lykke Li, Veronica Maggio and Robyn. Elise’s collection of songs «This Is Not My Music» was released throughout 2012, and offered a glimpse of this young singer-songwriter’s burgeoning talents. The freshly baked 2013-single «I Don't Like You» proves that Vatsvaag has barely just begun.

NORWEGIAN: “I Don't Like You”, med sin eksplisitte tittel, er en fengende poplåt fra Elise Vatsvaag med tydelige røtter i indiepop/elektronika-sjangeren. Vatsvaag har for første gang samarbeidet med produsent og bandmedlem Simen Ytre-Arne. Sammen har de skapt et rikt og spennende lydbilde med smakfulle referanser. Låten inneholder flere hooks, og er definitivt den mest dansbare låten fra Vatsvaag så langt. Likevel har Vatsvaag beholdt det som tilsynelatende begynner å ligne på et varemerke/kjennetegn – nemlig snevet av melankoli og sårbarhet.


Elise Vatsvaag - EP #2

Elise Vatsvaag - «This Is Not My Music EP#2»

The new EP is a compilation of the four singles Elise has given away for free to her fans in the autumn / winter 2012. The EP is available for download and streaming at www.elisevatsvaag.com and at most service providers (iTunes, Spotify, Wimp, Amazon, Deezer etc)



Norwegian singer-songwriter Elise Vatsvaag has created her own original and captivating sound while rubbing sonic shoulders with the likes of Lykke Li, Veronica Maggio and Robyn. Elise’s collection of songs «This Is Not My Music» was released throughout 2012, offering a glimpse of this young singer-songwriter’s burgeoning talents.

Elise Vatsvaag started her musical career at the age of 17. She received attention for a song she wrote with legendary songwriter James T. Slater in 2010, «Ooh La La», and the song playlisted on the biggest national radio in Norway for three months the following year. “This was a wonderful learning experience,” Elise recalls, “but it was when I spent five months in New York City last year (2011) that I started to move towards this new artistic direction.”

After returning from New York, Elise spent 4 months in the studio recording new material with producer Ashley Stubbert in her hometown of Stavanger. «This Is Not My Music», is a collection of 8 songs, which was released throughout 2012. A new song was released on the 10th of every month on elisevatsvaag.com, all tracks was available for a free download. Every fourth single was followed by an EP collection of the singles, digitally available everywhere.

«This Is Not My Music» is a concept recognizing the fact that music will eventually go free. Free, however, is only part of the business model. By unshackling her music and giving it away for free, Elise is using one product to add value to other products. As many artists have proven before her; free music helps generate interest in concerts and merchandise, the more people talk about the music increases the bands profile in turn receiving more marketing and licensing possibilities. To be recognized in a fast growing digital market artists need to find smart ways to spread good, relevant songs in the most efficient way. «This Is Not My Music» is Elise's solution.

Elise Vatsvaag

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Elise Vatsvaag - This Is Not My Music #8

Elise Vatsvaag - new single // free download!

«December» is the eight and last installment in Elise Vatsvaag´s project «This Is Not My Music». Through 2012 Elise have released eight FREE singles on her website www.elisevatsvaag.com On the 10th of every month a new single has been made available for free download, streaming and sharing through her website. Every fourth single is followed by a EP compilation of the same tracks released through iTunes, Spotify, Amazon etc.

Download the track for free at
www.elisevatsvaag.com (available from 10th November) or from this Soundcloud player:



Elise talks about the new single:

"Dear friends.
So it has come to this. The final song from the "This Is Not My Music"-series - "December" - is out. It all started on February 10th earlier this year, and today, on November 10th, I've officially completed the project. "This Is Not My Music" has brought me so much joy and excitement, and I genuienly hope that it has brought you some joy and excitement as well.
It's been a good year and I want to thank you so much for being a part of this journey. On December 10th, I am releasing "This Is Not My Music - EP#2", holding the last four songs of the series: "Already Gone", "Home", "After the Storm" and, of course, "December". Until then, enjoy the winter and eat plenty of oranges.
Thanks, Elise"


Check out all the singles released in the «This Is Not My Music» project so far:



The first four tracks are now available at iTunes, Spotify, Amazon etc. The next four tracks will be available on December 10th

Elise Vatsvaag

Elise Vatsvaag - This Is Not My Music #7

Elise Vatsvaag - new single // free download!

«After The Storm» is the seventh installment in Elise Vatsvaag´s ongoing project «This Is Not My Music». Through 2012 Elise will release eight FREE singles on her website www.elisevatsvaag.com On the 10th of every month a new single will be available for free download, streaming and sharing through her website. Every fourth single will be followed by a EP compilation of the same tracks released through iTunes, Spotify, Amazon etc.

Download the track for free at
www.elisevatsvaag.com (available from 10th October) or from this Soundcloud player:



Elise talks about the new single:
"After the Storm" is the seventh single in the series "This Is Not My Music". This one is a little different.
When I started working in the studio with Ashley a year ago, "After the Storm" didn't exist. We had picked seven songs and were working on them in their barest form, when Ashley said that the only thing that was missing was a slow song. And by slow, he meant super slow. I figured he wanted to give me a challenge, and I decided I was going to take it. It took me a few days to finish the song. When I got back in the studio we recorded a sketch, and the next day we made the complete version. This was actually the very first song we finished. It was pouring outside while we recorded the guitar parts, and some construction builders were working right outside the studio. You can actually hear traces of it in the song, if you listen carefully. 
"After the Storm" is different, but I am still very honored and proud to be able to release a song like this. I hope you will like it as well.
Sincerely, Elise.."


Check out all the singles released in the «This Is Not My Music» project so far:



The first four tracks are now available at iTunes, Spotify, Amazon etc

Elise Vatsvaag

Duncun Rufus - Carte Blanche album

DUNCUN RUFUS - Carte Blanche

CCAP proudly presents, all the way from Mumbai, India: DUNCUN RUFUS.
Carte Blanche album release Friday 12. October

Carte Blanche - Duncun Rufus




Carte Blanche is singer and songwriter Lima Yanger’s (Sleeping Buddha, Bliss Logic) third album, the first to be released as Duncun Rufus. The album will be released by Norwegian label CCAP (Checkpoint Charlie Audio Productions) in close cooperation with the band and Times Music India. The band line up features Lima Yanger on vocals and guitar, Gaute Johannesen of Popface (Norway) on drums and the rest of this stellar ensemble sees JD on Bass (KK, Ashu, Bliss Logic), Hitesh Dhutia (Junkt, Sleeping Buddha, Contraband, Rajiv Raja combine) and Vinay Lobo (Airport) on guitars.

Duncun Rufus makes soulful music. The album features crisp contemporary pop-folk rock songs with foot tapping beats and catchy hook lines. The essence of the songs are about holding on to hope and devotion and balancing betrayal and desire in troubled times- the drama of good vs. evil that lies in us all.

Lima Yanger says the seeds of this album and project was planted after a “not so modest beer drinking session” with Gaute and Hitesh back in the summer of 2009.
The idea was planted and it stayed that way until 2010.

Early 2010 witnessed jam sessions and “rough sketches of rough tracks”. The summer of 2011 finally saw the emergence of Carte Blanche, “I locked myself away for a month and ended up writing about 15 songs, 7 made the album” says Lima Yanger. There are no carbon copies or contrived sounds in this album, "The emphasis was solely about writing songs rather than composing technique laden musical pieces, and playing fresh music”.




Elise Vatsvaag -This Is Not My Music # 6

Elise Vatsvaag - new single // free download!

«Home» is the sixth installment in Elise Vatsvaag´s ongoing project «This Is Not My Music». Through 2012 Elise will release eight FREE singles on her website www.elisevatsvaag.com On the 10th of every month a new single will be available for free download, streaming and sharing through her website. Every fourth single will be followed by a EP compilation of the same tracks released through iTunes, Spotify, Amazon etc.

Download the track for free at
www.elisevatsvaag.com or from this Soundcloud player:



Elise talks about the new single:
I am so pleased to introduce the sixth release of the This Is Not My Music-series, «Home». I wrote this song in my apartment in Brooklyn last year, right before I was about to head back home to Norway. I was feeling excited, sad and nervous at the time. Excited because I was going home to see all my friends and family, sad because I was about to end the greatest journey of my life (so far), nervous because I wondered what kind of expectations people would have. I'd been living in New York for six months, writing and composing new songs, and I sure hoped that people would be interested to hear them. One of the lines in the song goes «What will they think, will they mind, will they even notice». By returning to Norway, I was about to burst the bubble I'd been living in. It was time to bring all of my songs to life, and it felt so good and so nerve wrecking at the same time.

I used my Baby Taylor-guitar when we recorded this song, which is the very first guitar I ever bought. The drums is played by Ole Tollefsen, the bass is played by Simen Ytre-Arne and the rest is done by Ashley Stubbert (the producer) and myself. We also drank a lot of tea during this particular recording. I hope you will enjoy it.  


Check out all the singles released in the «This Is Not My Music» project so far:



The first four tracks are now available at iTunes, Spotify, Amazon etc

Elise Vatsvaag

Elise Vatsvaag - «This Is Not My Music EP #1»

ELISE VATSVAAG - «This Is Not My Music EP #1»

Elise Vatsvaag



Norwegian singer-songwriter Elise Vatsvaag has created her own original and captivating sound while rubbing sonic shoulders with the likes of Lykke Li, Veronica Maggio and Robyn. Elise’s collection of songs «This Is Not My Music» will be released throughout 2012, offering a glimpse of this young singer-songwriter’s burgeoning talents.

"This Is Not My Music #1" is a collection of the first four singles Elise released in 2012.

Elise Vatsvaag started her musical career at the age of 17. She received attention for a song she wrote with legendary songwriter James T. Slater in 2010, «Ooh La La», and the song playlisted on the biggest national radio in Norway for three months the following year. “This was a wonderful learning experience,” Elise recalls, “but it was when I spent five months in New York City last year (2011) that I started to move towards this new artistic direction.”

After returning from New York, Elise spent 4 months in the studio recording new material with producer Ashley Stubbert in her hometown of Stavanger. «This Is Not My Music», is a collection of 8 songs, which will all be released throughout 2012. A new song will be released on the 10th of every month on www.elisevatsvaag.com, all tracks will be available for a free download. Every fourth single is followed bu an EP collection of the singles, digitally available everywhere.

«This Is Not My Music» is a concept recognizing the fact that music will eventually go free. Free, however, is only part of the business model. By unshackling her music and giving it away for free, Elise is using one product to add value to other products. As many artists have proven before her; free music helps generate interest in concerts and merchandise, the more people talk about the music increases the bands profile in turn receiving more marketing and licensing possibilities. To be recognized in a fast growing digital market artists need to find smart ways to spread good, relevant songs in the most efficient way. «This Is Not My Music» is Elise's solution.

The first song from the collection, «Safe Play», was released February 10th. “Safe Play” is a delightfully catchy confession, delivered with Elise’s signature carefree shrug and a smile. The thrilling combination of conventional pop rock instrumentation accompanied by strings and a sprinkling of electronica gives Elise a fresh individual sound. The day after releasing the song on her home page, Elise was made «Artist of the Week» by the biggest talent-scout radio show in Norway, NRK Urørt, confessing the following: «With well appropriated melodic hooks, a charming voice and a solid production, Elise Vatsvaag is one of the most exciting new pop artists Urørt has heard in a long time.»

The second single, “Vena Amoris”, was released March 10th. “It’s been a while since I’ve posted some straight up female singer/songwriter stuff, so I’m excited to have stumbled upon a goodie last weekend in Elise Vatsvaag. Vatsvaag, out of Norway,  is releasing a new (free) song on the 10th of every month for her album, This Is Not My Music. I took a strong liking to her March single, “Vena Amoris (...) Vatsvaag has a youthful, precious voice” (www.knoxroad.com)

The third single, “Neighboorhood” was released April 10th. “Look at this pretty Norwegian lady singer, and listen to the equally pretty pop tune that she’s just made (...) a bright and cheerful song with a delightfully sunny disposition" (www.scandipop.co.uk). Leading up to this particular release Elise ran a competition called «This Is Not My Art Work», asking people to send her a photo of their best childhood memory to her Facebook. In under two weeks she received more than 70 photos!

Eltervaag - Debut EP

Eltervaag EP - out now



Eltervaag Facebook

Eltervaag solo live at 4Sound, Stavnger



Biografi (Scroll down for English version)
Bak artisten Eltervaag finner man Trond Eltervaag Hansen fra Stavanger, som driver til daglig utestedet/konsertscenen Martinique. Eltervaag har skrevet og fremført sin musikk både solo og i ulike bandkonstellasjoner i mange år. EP´en, som slippes på CCAP 17.september, er hans første utgivelse og mange i Stavanger kan nok med hånden på hjertet si: Det var på tide.
Sangene på EPen kan beskrives som melankolsk indiepop med mye kjærlighet og et snev av faenskap. Høyre foten godt plantet i singer/songwriter sjangeren, den andre i rock/british invation, mens noen tær godt kan leke med knotter og gitareffekter. I senter ligger kanskje det sterkeste instrumentet; Den lyse Tim Buckly aktige-vokalen med en vibrato og nerve som skaper fokus og følelser i lytteren som fort kan gå over til stemme med trøkk og frustrasjon.
Epen består av 5 sanger, spilt inn live i Øksnevad Studio (Frank Østebø), mikset av Ashley Stubbert (Pearl Jam, Kvelertak, Johnny Hancocks, Sebastian Waldejer ++) og mastret av Rick Fisher (Fleet Foxes, Damien Jurado, Pearl Jam, Cat Power ++). Med seg på innspillingen har han Margrethe Lunde (kor), Thorbjørn Bryne fra Stonefish Brigade (trommer), Kristoffer Riis fra Johnny Hancocks (leadgitar) Eirik Lye (bass), Ådne Sæverud (orgel) og Sebastian Waldejer (piano, synth, kor). De tre sistnevnte er fast inventar i backingbandet til Thomas Dybdahl, The Great October Sound.

ENGLISH
The man behind “Eltervaag” is Trond Eltervaag Hansen. In addition to writing, performing and producing music, he runs the Martinique pub/venue in his hometown Stavanger, Norway. The EP, released on CCAP September 14th, is his first (and long awaited) release.

Melancholic indie pop with a lot of love and a hint of the devil within, describes the songs on the EP. With one foot in the singer-songwriter genre, the other one in rock / British invasion, while his toes play around with knobs and effect pedals. In the centre of it all lays the most powerful instrument; his Tim Buckley resembling vocal, with vibrato and a nerve that gets your attention, stirs up your feelings, and can suddenly turn into a powerful voice with attitude and frustration.

The five tracks on the EP was recorded live at Øksnevad Studio by Frank Østebø (live sound engineer for Kvelertak), mixed by Ashely Stubbert (Pearl Jam, Kvelertak, Johnny Hancocks, Sebastian Waldejer ++) and mastered by Rick Fisher (Fleet Foxes, Damien Jurado, Pearl Jam, Cat Power ++). His backing band is Margrethe Lunde (backing vocals), Thorbjørn Bryne from Stonefish Brigade (drums), Kristoffer Riis from Johnny Hancocks (lead guitar), Eirik Lye (bass), Ådne Sæverud (organ) and Sebastian Waldejer (piano, synth, backing vocals). The latter three are part of Thomas Dybdahl´s backing band, The Great October Sound.

FordRekord - new single

FordRekord released their debutalbum «Perler for svin» in January this year. This week they release a brand new single that was not included on the album, «Øyeblikket».



Presentation in Norwegian
Det er omtrent et år siden folk for alvor ble kjent med FordRekord via en ekstatisk, nyforelska energibombe - ”Kyss Meg” fra debutalbumet ”Perler fra Svin”. Vår nye sommersingel er en oppfølger til den stormende forelskelsen. Forholdet har kjølnet betraktelig, vår helt stiller seg på null og velger å være kul. Han er noen erfaringer rikere og mer reflektert.
Øyeblikket er en låt som har i seg tropiske ”dancehall” rytmer, afrikanske gitardetaljer og svett elektronisk clubfeeling. Robyn møter Vampire Weekends første plate, den følelsen. Det smått eksotiske lydbildet står i kontrast til teksten, som er kjølig og litt bitter.
Øyeblikket ble skrevet på forsommeren 2011 og tatt inn i studio etter et par ukers øving. Friskheten og spillegleden med nytt materiale er godt hørbar, og resultatet er en deilig kjølig, bitter, men varmende sommersngel fra Haugesund/Stavangerbandet FordRekord.
Released by: CCAP
Release/catalogue number: CCAP134
Release date: Jul 15, 2011
ISRC: NO-BHG-10-13410


Elise Vatsvaag single released today

ELISE VATSVAAG - «Ooh La La» Out Now!

Elise Vatsvaag´s new single «Ohh La La» was released Today.
The single is out on
Wimp, Platekompaniet online, iTunes & more

Elise Vatsvaag - Ooh la la (mp3) by CCAP

Check out the new video:



On dreary days when everything seems blasé, Elise Vatsvaag’s flirtatious voice and playful lyrics are a pick-me-up. The small-framed Norwegian singer-songwriter has been compared to Ingrid Michaelson and Katie Melua for her style and songwriting prowess, but her unique charm is the result of her innocent outlook on life and youthful zest. In 2009 Elise signed with the Norwegian management company Great Moments, and since then she has grown to be among one of the most interesting up-and-coming artists in the west coast area of Norway. In January 2011 Elise Vatsvaag moved to New York City in order to work on her debut album.


Elise Vatsvaag "Ooh La La" video

ELISE VATSVAAG - «Ooh La La» Video

Elise Vatsvaag´s new single «Ohh La La» will be released Friday 25. February. Check out the new video:



On dreary days when everything seems blasé, Elise Vatsvaag’s flirtatious voice and playful lyrics are a pick-me-up. The small-framed Norwegian singer-songwriter has been compared to Ingrid Michaelson and Katie Melua for her style and songwriting prowess, but her unique charm is the result of her innocent outlook on life and youthful zest. In 2009 Elise signed with the Norwegian management company Great Moments, and since then she has grown to be among one of the most interesting up-and-coming artists in the west coast area of Norway. In January 2011 Elise Vatsvaag moved to New York City in order to work on her debut album.

Jorunn Hodne - Broken Man (single)

NEW RELEASES NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2010

JORUNN HODNE - BROKEN MAN (CCAP114)
Jorunn Hodne facebook
Jorunn Hodne Sonicbids
Jorunn Hodne NRK Urort




Release 23. November
Brand new track from Jorunn Hodne´s forthcoming album (release spring 2011)
Genre: pop, soul, jazz, vintagepop, burlesquepop
Sounds like: Shirley Bassey, Portishead, Eartha Kitt, Amy Winehouse, Duffy, Grace Jones

English:
Jorunn Hodne's single "Broken Man" is released exactly six months after her debut album "Trespassing" was released. After three domestic tours and two sold-out concerts in her hometown, the band is firmly in place and Jorunn is inspired to write more songs in the same burlesque / vintage pop musical landscape that shaped her debutalbum.
”Broken Man” is the first single from the new writing session. The song tells a tragic story, wrapped in a soulful arrangement performed by her some of the best musicians in town

Norsk:
Tirsdag 23. november lanserte Jorunn Hodne fra Stavanger singelen ”Broken Man”, nøyaktig et halvt år etter at debutalbumet ”Trespassing” kom ut. Etter tre turnéer og to utsolgte konserter på hjemmebane kom bandet skikkelig på plass og Jorunn ble inspirert til å skrive flere låter i det samme  burleske poplandskapet som hun skapte på sitt debutalbum.
Broken Man er først singel fra det kommende albumet og er spilt inn med et aldri så lite stjernelag av lokale musikere som skaper et fyldig arrangement til teksten som forteller en historie fra virkeligheten. Sagt om Jorunn Hodne: ”Her er det slektskap til Amy Winehouse og Duffy, men også til Eartha Kitt og Grace Jones på sitt mer kabaretpregede. Kompet er mer jazzrock, og Hodnes mørke stemme har en burlesk karakter. Overbevisende i stil og språkføring.” (Farojournalen) “Låtene er godt pakket innmed en serie fyldige og fete arrangementer, enten hun gjør smektende soul, låter i jazzland eller burlesk og filmatisk pop inspirert av Shirley Bassey og likesinnede. Fremføringen og formidlingen er autoritær og stilsikker”. (Fædrelandsvennen)


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