Malin Pettersen - “Pause”
“Inspired by a trip to Nashville, Malin Pettersen’s “Pause” is gorgeously sparse, featuring nothing more than the Norwegian singer’s voice and acoustic guitar. Unhurried and unforced, it’s a call to savor every moment in time, particularly those spent in the company of loved ones.”
Widely known for possessing one of Norway’s greatest country voices as the lead singer of Lucky Lips, Malin Pettersen’s career has been a whirlwind since the release of her debut solo album, References Pt.1 in the spring of 2018. Critically lauded in Norway and recent winner of a Spellemann award (Norwegian Grammy), as well as nominated for an Ameripolitan award, the record launched Pettersen’s immensely promising solo career with widespread touring as a result.
Profoundly inspired by a trip to Nashville, which included a slot at The Station Inn with Lucky Lips for Americanafest, Pettersen returned to Norway with several songs ready to record. Wanting to do something wholly different from the band sound of her debut, she recorded a mini album all-alone in the studio. Alonesome showcases Pettersen’s compelling – and at the same time fragile – voice and unique musicianship.
First single, the beautiful and mellow “Pause” is about the fear of failing to remember fond memories and experiences. More specifically, the fear of dementia, and the hope that if one was to start to forget everything after a certain point, at least let it be after you got to a good place in your life.
The Ameripolitan nomination brought Pettersen back to Tennessee, and after the awards, she found time to record an entirely new album along with a handful of young Nashville cats, scheduled for 2020. But first up is the 6-song collection Alonesome.
Previously, Malin has enjoyed support slots for artists such as Sam Outlaw, Whitney Rose and Joshua Hedley, as well as playing shows with JP Harris and performing at Nashville’s famed Honky Tonk Tuesdays at the American Legion. Having both made waves and new friends in Nashville, Malin’s momentum is still building. Look out for new tour dates, but first of all Alonesome.
INFO
Malin Pettersen - “Pause”
Art. no: DWYBOS002
Released: June 7th, 2019
Tracklist:
1. Pause
CREDITS
Written & composed by Malin Pettersen
Vocals and guitar: Malin Pettersen
Produced by Malin Pettersen
Recorded & mixed by Marcus Forsgren
Mastered by Christian Obermayer
Buy Malin Pettersen’s single «Alonesome/Pause»
“Malin Pettersen Embraces a Stripped-Down Approach On 'Alonesome'“
– Billboard