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Rikke - a different kind of singer-songwriter and emotional storyteller.
As an established and well-respected musician and artist in her native Norway, RIKKE has written and released six albums to date on her own Rikkileaks label, whilst becoming a household name due to her ‘day job’ as backing vocalist to some of Norway’s biggest acts such as Bernhoft, Madcon, Marcus & Martinus and Emma Steinbakken, and on the Norwegian hit TV-show “Hver Gang Vi Møtes” .
Musical influences include Fleetwood Mac, Bon Iver, Björk and AURORA, while her inspiration is drawn from her father’s record collection and the will to write for the unheard & the misunderstood. Her thoughts and ideas come together in song on the 100yr old grand piano in the centre of her Oslo apartment.
With previous success in Norway and Germany, and now signed to London’s Cooking Vinyl, Rikke is readying her next project which promises to build on her impressive career foundations and shine a light on her abilities as a unique & enigmatic songwriter and performer who sings in full colour and wears her heart firmly on her sleeve.
“It's difficult for a singer-songwriter to stand out in today's crowded music scene, so it's good to hear a fine album that has such a clear sense of identity as Not Even Air Can Come Between Us Now.”
— RnR magazine
WHat they saY
“I don’t know what they put in the water over in Norway, but they always seem to know how to pull off an impressive pop tune…this brand of indie-alt-pop will appeal to fans of Kimbra or Sia.”
— Listen with Monger
“An upbeat alt-pop gem with an angular melody that’s curiously catchy and definitely sticks in the head – effortlessly straddling the gap between indie artistry and mainstream pop”
— Subba-Clutcha
“Norwegian artist offers up a wonderfully rich and soaring dream-pop delight”
— Mystic Sons
“Rikke’s songwriting is steeped in both Scandinavian cool and English introspection…not only a remarkable vocalist but also a storyteller with something profound to say.”
— The Indie Grid
“Rikke Normann is the next big discovery from Norway!”
— Yagaloo (Ger)
“I dunno love convinces with an inspiring pop character and an extra portion of lightness.”
— WDR 5 (Ger)
“refreshingly different! An artist that thinks outside the box”
— When the horn blows
“reminds me of the very best of Adele, as her voice soars and expresses complex emotions with beauty and poise…eleven honest and personal songs bound to leave a mark on all listeners.”
— Everything is Noise
“Rikke is more than just a singer and songwriter; she’s an emotional storyteller unafraid to forge her own path and open listeners’ eyes to real issues”
— Voxwave magazine
“…WOW! I just can’t. … This is definitely my contender for my favourite track of the year.”
— Platinum Mind (UK)
“the human condition under scrutiny, to tune after tune. A veritable cornucopia of delights as they say”
— Nordic Music Central
“Rikke went on to pierce the heart of the listeners with her self-penned mini-classics”
— Leeds Magazine
“… a unique force in the indie-pop world. Her ability to fuse introspective songwriting with genre-blending soundscapes makes her music as thought-provoking as it is sonically captivating…a body of work that is both introspective & cathartic”
— Lock Magazine
“Every sound and word has purpose. Iconic piece of work”
— Le Future Wave
“…Rikke continues to build on a legacy of fearlessness and authenticity…a blend of ethereal melodies and grounded emotion, giving her music both heart and depth… keeps you thinking long after the music fades”
— Flex Music Blog
“…impressive vocal range and passionate delivery… A song of vulnerability and introspection that is flawlessly conveyed through Rikke's stunning, heartfelt vocals”
— Caesar Live n Loud