Norwegian musician Petter Vågan, based in Trondheim, presents his latest album, Afterlife. This collection features open, unassuming songs that explore a musical landscape where experimental chamberfolk, acoustic pop, and jazz converge. The album’s conceptual lyrics are refreshingly free from journal-like jargon and clichés, seeking to bridge spirituality and emotion with a modern worldview grounded in natural science. Through rich metaphors and innovative perspectives, Vågan invites listeners to contemplate profound themes.

Afterlife showcases a remarkable ensemble of talented musicians from Norway’s esteemed jazz scene, resulting in a harmonious fusion of traditional storytelling, the nuanced soundscapes of electroacoustic improvisation, and a distinctive artistic vision.

With a master’s degree in electroacoustic improvisation from the jazz academy in Trondheim, Vågan has evolved from jazz to free improvisation and more mainstream electro pop with his band, The Fjords. Now, he has returned to this deeper musical vein, drawing inspiration from luminaries such as Nick Drake, Scott Walker, and Jim O’Rourke.

Join Petter Vågan on this captivating journey through Afterlife, where each note resonates with the complexities of existence.