Frank Hammersland: Sophisti-pop

On his third solo album Atlantis, Frank Hammersland shows off his good abilities as a songwriter and vocalist with soulful sophisti-pop that infuses his heart through the ear canals. The track On The Radio,

The Norwegian Grammy Award winner Frank Hammersland is a well-known figure on the Norwegian pop-rock scene, known from popular bands such as Pogo Pops, Popium and Evig Din For Alltid. Pogo Pops had a huge following and did in many ways start the famous Bergensbølgen musical movement in the early 90s, which became well noticed abroad. The track No Straight Line,

The music on Hammersland’s third soloalbum has taken shape through twelve years and the first of his solo projects to be launched worldwide. Hammersland has often been compared to Paul McCartney for his vocal performance and bass playing, and he has a reputation as a very good songwriter! The title track Atlantis,

Listening to Atlantis you will also get to know other of his big influences through a musical journey from Paris to Berlin via London to Bergen niceand  soulful pop music, jazzy elements and reflections from a man in his prime.  Along for the ride he has invited several of his talented colleagues as Christine Sandtorv, Marte Wulff and Thom Hell.

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