Det er en egen lomme
new album 22 October 2024
On October 22, The Leif released their fourth album Det er en egen lomme
The three musicians continue exploring quirky little melodies, short chord progressions, or bass lines that they can settle into for a while or take on a walk. They also delve into noisy 14/8 riffs, which perhaps drifted in from the distant 70s, along with a bit of pop flirtation and a big smile.
This instrumental album, drawing influences from jazz, rock, and pop, is first and foremost an open-minded celebration of creativity. It tells a deeper story about developing a shared musical language that transforms creativity into fully-formed compositions, ultimately weaving together a cohesive collection of songs.
While collective songwriting is sometimes criticized for diluting the artistic process, we believe it lies at the heart of what it means to make music as a band. Embracing this collaborative approach is central to our philosophy.
As a reflection of our commitment to true collaboration, we share songwriting credits equally among all members, regardless of who contributed more to any individual idea.
This release is digital. The album's vinyl version will be on the market within three months.
Discography
2018: The Leif (full-length, as a guitar duo)
2020: But you move on (EP, as a trio with Per Oddvar Johansen recruited as drummer)
2023: Then There (full-length, as a trio, with Johansen joining permanently)
2024: Det er en egen lomme (full-length album with a somewhat hard-to-translate title. The nearest we can get it There is such a thing as your very own pocket)
Keywords: lyrical, atmospheric, defiant, ambient, honest, indie-rocking, improvised, rural, urban, electric guitars, Sweden, Dovrefjell, drums, saw, lap steel, bass, fuzzbox.
The Leif, founded in 2015, consists of Magnus Tenge, Per Oddvar Johansen, and Tellef Øgrim.
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Released by 90.032 Records
Said about the album
they weave a rich tapestry that pays homage to their influences while crafting a narrative all their own –songplode
The band comes together with a synergy that isn’t forced, but made. It is not a collaboration but a conjoined expression they are able to nail so well.–indiemusicflix
Hakklomana , uma faixa que nos permite sair totalmente de nossas rotinas caóticas para nos levar a uma atmosfera única de um jazz groove envolvente, sofisticado, de uma guitarra que traz sensações profundas nos ouvinte, nos coloca de cara para nossos sentimentos, em conexão com nossas emoções, uma faixa que tem muita personalidade e energia. –indieoclock.com
El álbum abre con "Einn til Sjö", una pieza que, con su ritmo dinámico y atmósfera inmersiva, establece el tono del disco. Las guitarras eléctricas llevan el protagonismo, creando paisajes sonoros complejos que parecen contar historias sin palabras. -musicaenpalabrasar
Le trio norvégien The Leif a récemment révélé Det er en egen lomme, un album instrumental qui invite à une exploration sonore aussi surprenante qu’envoûtante. Mélangeant jazz, rock et pop, cet album de dix titres se distingue par sa capacité à transformer des idées musicales simples en compositions riches et complexes. -iggy magazine
Album cover 2023
Left to right: Magnus Tenge, Per Oddvar Johansen, Tellef Øgrim