Fieh - Grendehus Funkadelic
Like D'Angelo's the Vanguard, straight outta the rural Norwegian countryside, Norwegian 7-piece Fieh are ready to unleash the follow-up to their 2019 debut album.
Cold Water Burning Skin was fittingly described as “future soul” by God Is in the TV and “left field R&B” by Clash Magazine, and the band continues in the same vein, although simultaneously broadening their spectrum.
The first single from the upcoming album In the Sun in the Rain, is “Grendehus Funkadelic”. "Grendehus" is a sort of local gathering place in the countryside, like a small community house or "village" house. Where you usually have everything from prom night, to weddings, funerals, fundraisers, etc. Songwriter Sofie Tollefsbøl says the song is inspired by “how people walk around all week being calm and shy, and come Friday night they’re totally wildin’ at grendehuset. Illustrated by how people sit and behave nicely between 7 and 11PM, and find themselves going amok shortly after, ending the night naked in a ditch.”
Centered around the groove, Fieh’s new music includes the funk bangers that initially introduced the band, but also more experimental and orchestral songs. Citing The Roots, Joni Mitchell, Erykah Badu, The Beatles and Solange as inspirations should give a hint as to what Fieh sounds like. Brimming with creativity and supported by a funky backbone, it’s still the songs that are the foundation. The lyrics revolve around themes of everyday life, incidents, people and love – real stories from real life.
Fieh emerged with breakthrough single “Glu” in 2017. They quickly rose to local and international fame, thanks to broad support from the likes of Clash Magazine, DIY Magazine and The Fader, among others. Widespread touring took them to venues all over Europe, including the main stage at Norway’s biggest festival, Øyafestivalen.
Fieh - Grendehus Funkadelic
Art.no: JANSENS249
Release date: October 21st, 2021
Credits:
Produced by Lars Horntveth
Recorded at Athletic Sound by Dag Erik Johansen
Additional recordings at Pooka Studio by Lars Horntveth
Strings recorded by Laurent Koppitz
Mixed by Russell Elevado
Mastered by Alex DeTurk at The Bunker Studio Brooklyn NY
Sofie Tollefsbøl: vocals, backing vocals
Andreas Rukan: bass
Jørgen Kasbo: guitars
Ola Øverby: drums, percussion, Tr-707 & Saw
Lars Horntveth: keyboards, baritone saxophone, bass clarinet, string arrangement
Lyder Øvreås Røed: trumpet, flugelhorn, horn arrangement
Andreas Rotevatn: trombone
Peder Simonsen: tuba
Buy the «In the Sun in the Rain» LP
Like D'Angelo's the Vanguard, straight outta the rural Norwegian countryside, Norwegian 7-piece Fieh are ready to unleash the follow-up to their 2019 debut album.
