aaamusic | On 04, Feb 2011

FREE DOWNLOAD: MODDI ‘Magpie Eggs’
Moddi- Magpie Eggs by Anorak London

Pål Moddi Knutsen comes from the remote and blustery northern Norwegian island of Senja, in the bipolar land of the summer Midnight Sun and winters of total darkness (only lit up by the Aurora Borealis). With a borrowed accordion and a sea-blue guitar, he began captivating listeners with music that has been described as a blend of Damien Rice and Bjork.

The talented and original young musician’s live performances – sometimes solo, sometimes with a band of string instruments, drums and piano – spellbind his audience into a silent trance, as they are drawn into the almost magical atmosphere of his music.
After super-producer Valgeir Sigursson (Bjork, Kate Nash, Cocorosie, etc.) heard Moddi’s music on a bedroom demo never intended for official ears, he invited Moddi to Iceland to record the debut album “Florigraphy” in 2009. When given previews of the upcoming album, Norwegian music journalists responded overwhelmingly enthusiastically, and, shortly after its release in early 2010, without ever having a radio hit, Moddi’s debut album shot into the top ranks of the sales charts in Norway.

Angus and Julia Stone – the acclaimed Australian double-platinum selling brother & sister act –recently invited Moddi to be their support band for their mostly sold-out European tour.  At packed performances around Europe, Moddi was met with standing ovations, an unusual feat for a support band.

DEBUT ALBUM ‘FLORIOGRAPHY’- OUT 18 APRIL 2011 ON PROPELLER RECORDINGS