SOFA MUSIC

"Selektiv hogst" by Koboku Senjû out now! May 03 2010

«Selektiv hogst» is the brilliant new album by the Japanese-Norwegian quintet Koboku Senjû. Tetuzi Akyama, Martin Taxt, Eivind Lønning, Espen Reinertsen released the «Varianter av døde trær» (SOFA526) in 2008. Now - together with Toshimaru Nakamura they are Koboku Senjû. Read more in the releases section.

Vertex debut release available now Mar 02 2010

The brilliant debut release shapes & phases by Vertex is available now.
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SOFA 10 YEARS ANNIVERSARY SALE Mar 01 2010

Yes! SOFA is 10 years in 2010, and we are cutting prices on most of our releases throughout the year. SOFA releases numbered 501 - 527 are at 50 NOK (about 6 EUR) + shipping. New releases (released in 2010) at 150 NOK + shipping.

MURAL available Feb 03 2010

MURAL's debut «Nectars of emergence» is now released, and available in good stores and for download. You can read more about this and the upcoming Vertex debut album in our release section.

NEW SOFA DISC out soon Jan 18 2010

Nectars of emergence is the exciting debut release of MURAL, consisting of Australia's foremost improviser Jim Denley with Norwegians Kim Myhr and Ingar Zach. The disc is available from February 1st, 2010.

DEMO policy Jun 30 2009

SOFA focus mainly on Norwegian artists. We strongly advice you to consult us via email before sending expensive demos. We try to listen to all material, but we’re sorry to say we have no time to give any further comments on the music if we decide not to release it. Thanks for understanding.

New release - Streifenjunko - No Longer Burning Jan 21 2009

People in (the) SOFA - and many more, have been waiting a while to hear what the duo Streifenjunko would come up with on their first release. And now, their debut is here. We can only say that it’s been worth waiting for these guys to finally present their work on disc.
Make sure you get hold of your own copy before it sells out!

Two new releases in end of May May 12 2008

SOFA staff happily announce two new releases.
North of the North (SOFA525):
Marc Pichelin, Xavier Charles and Ivar Grydeland explore the soundscapes of small fishing villages in the very northern part of Norway.
Varianter av døde trær (SOFA526):
Japanese guitarist Tetuzi Akiyama meets the young Norwegian improvisers Martin Taxt, Eivind Lønning and Espen Reinertsen.
Very different releases, buy both of them! Release June 2nd and June 9th, 08

Point 4 cd out ! Mar 01 2008

The quartet Point 4 is now out with their debut cd, «Panopticon» on SOFA. This is a delightful combination between the two pianists Kenneth Karlsson and Jon Balke and the two percussionist Bjørn Rabben and Ingar Zach. In a wonderful recording by SOFA's favourite engineer Thomas Hukkelberg, the music shines through the whole disc where there are no gaps between the highlights. Don' t miss this one either !! -- read more »»

NEW SOFA DISC Nov 30 2007

One of Norway's most interesting composers, Eivind Buene is featured on SOFA's latest release, Asymmetrical Music. The music is written for a ten piece Ensemble conducted by Lene Grenager, and two improvising soloists, Ingar Zach and Ivar Grydeland. The result is a captivating journey on the edge between notated and improvised music. Don't miss this one! The release is on December 3rd, 2007 -- read more »»

MUTA disc out May 14 2007

The brilliant new MUTA disc is finally out. «Yesterday Night You Were Sleeping At My Place» comprises 7 electro-acoustic compositions. The music varies from lovely brutal noise to spacious calm electronica. Visit our shop section to find out where you can buy it. -- read more »»

Soon to be released Apr 23 2007

MUTA is a trio comprising well known musicians on the SOFA and SILLÓN labels. The MUTA disc, however, is a surprising one. Be sure to check it out. Will be released on April 30. -- read more »»

Sidsel Endresen interview Nov 28 2006

Read this interview with Sidsel Endresen in Ballade -- read more »»

No Spaghetti Edition Festival Oct 24 2006

The traveling No Spaghetti Edition Festival has landed in Norway. The journey started with a 3 days festival in Barcelona in 2004, followed by a weekend festival in Buenos Aires in 2005. This year the festival will take place in Norway - 3. and 4. November in the beautiful Tou Scene in Stavanger, and 5. November in Oslo's new National Jazz Scene. Some of the names: Sidsel Endresen, Silent Block, Steve Beresford, Looper + John Tilbury, Christian Wallumrød, Huntsville. More info on the link below -- read more »»

Announcing two new releases Sep 29 2006

In early November SOFA releases the fourth album from the project ensemble No Spaghetti Edition. This time members are Martin Tetréault on turntable and small electronics, Xavier Charles on clarinet, Christian Wallumrød on piano, Tonny Kluften on double bass, Ingar Zach on percussion and Ivar Grydeland on guitar and banjo. The new CD is titled “Sketches of a fusion” and will be available from early November.

The second new CD is by the great Norwegian Sidsel Endresen. Her “ONE” is a brand new recording with focus only on her voice.

Anita Kaasbøll interviewed in Ballade Jun 01 2006

«Med tre lange spor på en snau halvtime trår disse tre dyktige musikerne opp nye spor langs veier som tidligere er ryddet av blant andre The Dream Syndicate, Tod Dockstader og Giacinto Scelsi. Resultatet er mørke klangfarver, langstrakte droner og minimalistisk improvisasjonsmusikk.» (Norwegian only) -- read more »»

New release: «The Sea Looks Green When the Sky is Grey» May 24 2006

SOFA is happy to announce a new trio, 3 new musicians on our label and a great release! -- read more »»

WELCOME to SOFA's new web site May 04 2006

!NEW! You can now buy downloads of SOFA releases - both single tracks and albums. Please visit our SHOP for more info.

SOFA is working on new releases May 04 2006

In the end of May 2006 SOFA will release «The Sea Looks Green When the Sky is Grey» with the trio Nikos Veliotis (Greece) - cello, Michael Duch (Norway) - double bass and Anita Kaasbøll (Norway) - processed voice.

New release with the project band No Spaghetti Edition

The band played a successful concert at the NPAI festival in Parthenay, France in July 2005 with this line up: Martin Tetreault, Xavier Charles, Christian Wallumrød, Ivar Grydeland, Tonny Kluften, Ingar Zach. During Tetreault's visit in Europe in fall 2005 the group managed to meet for a two days recording session. Release expected in September 2006.

«Asymmetrical Music»

SOFA is preparing a release with the Norwegian composer Eivind Buene's piece «Asymmetrical Music» - a piece for sinfonietta and Ingar Zach/Ivar Grydeland as improvising soloists. Expected release second half of 2006.