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Here's a little something - mostly for Danish speaking folks. Godnatkoncerten is a joint venture by writer par excellence Adda Djørup and me. We have collected inspiration from lullabies, fabulating literature, hymns, film noir and more to make a "goodnight concert" for grownups that integrates text, sologuitar and electronics. It is gentle, soft, strange, sorrowful and humoristic while both soothing and slightly disturbing. Credits: Adda Djørup: Text, voice Mark Solborg: Music, guitar and knobs Alma Solborg Burian: Clarinet (part 2) Recording and mix: Peter Barnow and Mark Solborg Master: John Fomsgaard, Karmacrew Artwork: Adda Djørup Layout: Sofie Winding Editor: Julie Paludan-Müller Support: Statens Kunstfond and Autor

AySay’s debut album Su Akar is a vibrant fusion of Danish and Anatolian musical traditions, blending ornamental guitar figures, the saz, and powerful glissandos into a mesmerizing soundscape. Led by Danish-Kurdish artist Luna Bülow Ersahin, the trio—featuring drummer/producer Aske Døssing Bendixen and guitarist Carl West Hosbond—seamlessly weaves languages, styles, and cultures into a singular musical experience. The album’s title, Su Akar (Turkish for “When water flows, it finds a way”), reflects its fluidity, transitioning effortlessly between Danish, Turkish, Kurdish, and even a made-up language with Turkish-inspired tones. Tracks like the titular “Su Akar” showcase this natural flow, combining Danish verses with fiery violin and distorted guitar that rise and fall like gentle waves. Ersahin’s rich, emotive vocals shine throughout the album, from the heartfelt Danish ballad “Guld og Grønne Skove” to the rhythmic and ritualistic “Xong – Bre,” where her gliding glissandos add a unique dynamism. With contributions from guest musicians, including Frederik Snæland on piano and virtuoso baglama player Orhan Özgür Turan, Su Akar balances Nordic mysticism with the funky energy of Anatolian rock. The result is a genre-defying masterpiece that celebrates cultural diversity, storytelling, and the transformative power of music. A standout in the Nordic and world music scenes, Su Akar is as profound as it is innovative, drawing comparisons to acts like Sigur Rós, Sorten Muld, and Kalaha. It’s an ode to connection, identity, and the beauty of bridging worlds.

The Paper Trio was created when Thomas was asked to play a concert at a Paper Museum/Gallery in the countryside of Denmark. Luck had it that Randi and I became the other two musicians in the band. But the gig had its caveats—we could only get paid if we used actual paper to make our sounds. So we all scrambled to find interesting types of paper in the studio there and briefly practiced incorporating these sounds into our normal trio world. Lo and behold, it worked! The public loved the paper sounds, and the Paper Trio was born. After that concert, we were inspired to take this trio into the studio and capture these sounds, and more. You can hear the recorded sounds of paper stamping machines and other paper fabrication machines being used. Each piece was introduced in the studio simply with a mood or title, and then we started to play. We hope you enjoy this effort as much as we have enjoyed making it.