Hailing from the west coast of Norway, Nylenda brings a fresh approach to creating modern and swirling psychedelic pop with an electronic edge. Since 2016, they’ve been captivating audiences across Norway with their live performances. Their 2021 debut album, ‘Medicating a Prophet,’ earned praise at home and abroad for its unique sound and songwriting. Now, in September 2024, they’re gearing up to drop their second album, ‘Skurkebass.’

Nylenda’s new album Skurkebass is a dynamic and genre-spanning album that takes the listener on a captivating musical journey. Seamlessly transitions between the whimsical tones of 60s psychedelic pop and infectious, groove-heavy beats. With its fearless exploration of genre, this album is a testament to Nylenda’s commitment to pushing boundaries and crafting music that is both nostalgic and forward-thinking. The effect is for Skurkebass to be an album for both discerning listeners and dancers alike.

“The approach to this album was bolder,” says Nylenda, reflecting on the creative process. “One of the very first tracks we recorded in the studio was Slowly Backwards. The demo had a second part to the song, but as inspiration struck us in the studio, that second half took an entirely new direction. By the end of the day, it had evolved into what might be our most fully realized dance track yet, the title track Skurkebass. From that point on, this became the approach for the entire album. We allowed ourselves the freedom to let ideas evolve and mutate as each song progressed, and we just went along for the ride—hopefully, the listeners will too.”

Nylenda

Øivind Hatleskog: Vocals / Analog synths / Guitar / Organ / Mellotron / Piano.

Sigbjørn Håland: Analog synths / Guitar / Electric sitar / Drum Machine /  Background vocals.

John Håland: Bass guitar / Background vocals.

All songs are written and performed by Nylenda.

Drums by Børge Fjordheim.
Guest vocals on ‘Around Me’ by Arne Håkon Tjelle. 

The album is recorded at Elektrolüd and Tou Lyd.

The album is produced, recorded and mixed by Anders Bjelland.
Additional recordings by Nylenda.
*The track “Colours” is produced & recorded by Nylenda. Mixed by Anders Bjelland.

Album mastering by Mike Marsh
Cover art by Rox Castillo Armenta

Quotes

”Nylenda’s debut single is a stunning introduction to their world (…) An insistent electronic pulse reminiscent of the likes of Harmonia and Neu! combines with a percussive groove and psychedelic vocals, bringing together ’60s looseness and ’70s rigidity. The effect is for “Burning Eyes” to be a track which you can equally imagine being at home in a studio surrounded by antiquated recording devices as it would being blasted out at a club. Sure, it’s meticulously crafted, but it’s also danceable as hell”.
–The Line Of Best Fit

“Medicating a Prophet is a thoroughly fun and dynamic album, which literally bubbles over with untamed creativity and fresh ideas“.
– Disharmoni 6/6 

“Hailing from the west coast of Norway, this psychedelic rock band with synths all around has taken us by storm with their live concerts supporting their brand new debute album “Medicating A Prophet”. Tune in – zone out!“
– Sten Ove Toft, BLÅ Oslo