Pom Poko

Another adorable slice of art punk from the Norwegian power pop rockers, this time round they're energetically firing out at all angles but still maintaining their core commitment to the spicy hooks that have been a staple of the Pom Poko sound since 'Birthday' first rocked our speakers.

Their third album accentuates their dynamic soundscapes, characterised by energetic rhythms, intricate guitar work, and Fangel's distinctive vocals. With influences ranging from art-rock to jazz, Pom Poko's music defies genre boundaries, delivering a fresh and innovative sonic experience.

Speaking of the record, the band said...

"This record is a kind of experiment to see what happens when the four of us in Pom Poko make music without any input from the world around us, from the first idea of a song until the last note is recorded. This time, we've recorded and produced absolutely everything ourselves, a process that has been surprisingly comfortable. With this album, we landed, almost unconsciously, on the fact that the songs needed more space and less fussiness in the production than what we've been drawn to before. The songs also feel slightly more concise and focused on this album, perhaps, in addition to the lyrics telling more or less understandable stories - about connection, relationships, weird situations, hopes, and dreams. We were generally drawn to trying out some new things on this record, so this is the first time we've sent music to be mixed abroad, specifically to mixer and producer Ali Chant in Bristol. His clear and straightforward style suits the music very well and really brings out the songs as they are, without unnecessary frills. All in all, this feels like our most mature album so far, but hopefully not completely devoid of childlike joy and energy nonetheless."