Name: Ding Dong. You´re Dead.
Brand: Hedvig Mollestad Trio

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RLP3219

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Limited edition

Release date

2021-04-02

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7033660032190

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Hedvig Mollestad Trio

Genre GB

Jazz

Label GB

Rune Grammofon

Hedvig Mollestad Trio is a Norwegian jazz-rock trio that was founded in 2009 by *Hedvig Mollestad Thomassen*. The band consists of *Hedvig Mollestad Thomassen* on guitar, *Ellen Brekken* on double bass, and *Ivar Loe Bjørnstad* on drums. Known for their unique blend of jazz and rock, the trio has captivated audiences with their powerful and dynamic performances.

With influences ranging from classic rock to free jazz, Hedvig Mollestad Trio creates music that is both intricate and energetic. Their sound is characterized by heavy riffs, complex rhythms, and improvisational solos. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Bushman's Revenge and Motorpsycho, the trio has carved out their own distinct style within the Norwegian music scene.

Having released several critically acclaimed albums, Hedvig Mollestad Trio continues to push boundaries and explore new sonic territories. Their live shows are known for their electrifying energy and tight musicianship. Whether performing in intimate venues or large festivals, the trio never fails to deliver an unforgettable experience for fans of jazz-rock fusion.

Rune Grammofon is an independent music label founded by Rune Kristoffersen under the guidance of Manfred Eicher of ECM. Known for their exclusive digipak format, all releases from the label feature unique designs by the renowned designer Kim Hiorthøy.

With a focus on experimental and innovative music, Rune Grammofon has become a leading force in the contemporary music scene. The label showcases a diverse roster of talented artists who push boundaries and challenge conventions.

Since its inception, Rune Grammofon has garnered critical acclaim and a dedicated following. Their commitment to quality and artistic integrity is evident in every release, making them a trusted source for discerning music lovers worldwide.

Only nine months after her momentous debut solo album Ekhidna, the guitarist Hedvig Mollestad is back fronting her trio. With their previous album Smells Funny, this explosive and expansive trio experienced a breakthrough of sorts, having gone from strength to strength through five albums since their 2011 debut Shoot!, gathering respect from both rock and jazz camps, sharing big stages with the likes of John McLaughlin and Black Sabbath, and being equally comfortable on jazz and rock stages.

Hedvig enforced this breakthrough with Ekhidna, appearing on both jazz and rock best of 2020 lists, like coming in third in Prog´s Album of the Year poll. She was included in Downbeat´s 25 for the future and received heaps of international attention and great reviews. With the hypnotic title track, the spacious ballad Four Candles and generally a more varied mood, Ding Dong. You´re Dead. is the trio´s most dynamic album to date. That said there´s still enough solid and creative riffing here to satisfy the headbangers, as well as the jazzheads, as they further explore the free and open landscapes most notably started with their Black Stabat Mater album and continued with Smells Funny.

As Nate Chinen wrote about "Black Stabat Mater" in JazzTimes: "Her trio, which has Ellen Brekken on bass and Ivar Loe Bjørnstad on drums, caught my ear then with its audacious style references: the loose swagger of early Black Sabbath; the density and prowl of peak Led Zeppelin; the expeditionary urge of Jimi Hendrix; the incantatory fervor of John McLaughlin."

Ding Dong. You´re Dead.

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