Malin Pettersen - “Crying”
Malin Pettersen delivers another incredible duet from her upcoming album. "Crying" features Stefanos Yowhannes, a rising star on Norway's soul/R&B scene. He has been likened to D'Angelo, and that reference works on many levels, as the song's sonics hint to a late 90's/early 00's R&B vibe, also reminiscent of Destiny's Child and Alicia Keys. It's a classic duet where the two singers trade lead vocals over a catchy beat, backed by a chorus of voices.
Of the song, Pettersen herself says: “With "Crying", I wanted to capture the essence of the pop music I grew up with, as well as how I felt at the time, when this music was the soundtrack to my life. I found solace in these songs when I was young. I have a huge respect for all the fantastic pop and R&B music I was raised on, and especially how the songs managed to really capture the emotions I was dealing with. We knew we had to bring in an artist with a unique style and identity on this one. The song needed the exchange between two singers, and we were so pleased when Stefanos Yowhannes agreed to sing on it.”
“Malin Pettersen, the vibrant Norwegian pop maven, is on a musical adventure that’s pure ear-candy.”
“Crying” is the last single from the upcoming album Trouble Finding Words. With an eternal urge to explore and a modernized soundscape, Malin Pettersen is ready to show off a new side of herself. She has been in the studio with producer Martin Horntveth (Jaga Jazzist) and has come out with a soundscape that both sounds new and fresh, while also nodding to music from her childhood.
The enthusiasm and commitment to the new song material shines through clearly and distinctly throughout the project. Trouble Finding Words is like meeting Malin for the first time. The musical references on the album are diverse, including a lot of 80s and 90s pop and R&B. Sonically, the album may resemble a mix of Kacey Musgraves, Solange and TLC, to give an impression of what the listener can expect.
With her two releases on Die With Your Boots On Records, Malin Pettersen has become a popular artist in Norway and a name people notice internationally. The overwhelming response from the public, press and industry has resulted in a Spellemann Award, appearances on Lindmo, Senkveld and Kåss Til Kvelds, praise from media such as Billboard, Rolling Stone Magazine, Forbes and much more. In 2023, she is ready to rock the Øya Festival with her new material.
“Crying” is out on Die With Your Boots On Records on September 22nd 2023.
INFO
Malin Pettersen - “Crying”
Art. no: DWYBOS0038
Released: September 22th, 2023
Tracklist:
1. Crying
CREDITS
Lyrics & melody by Malin Pettersen
Malin Pettersen: vocals, harmony arrangements
Stefanos Yowhannes: vocals
Veslemøy Narvesen: drums
Øyvind Blomstrøm: synth bass, upright bass
Nikolai Grasaasen: piano, nylon string guitar
Stian Jørgen Sveen: talk box pedal steel guitar
Martin Horntveth: synthesizer, programming, harmonies
Silje Høgevold: harmonies, harmony arrangements
Buy Malin Pettersen’s album Wildhorse
“Malin Pettersen has more than her share of wisdom, as well as luminous songs, and this lovely album is proof.“
– No Depression