Natalie Sandtorv - Neon Ion
In this music, life takes place in the nightclubs. It's high-energy, modern-day RnB with a good dose of LA coolness.
Much has happened to Natalie Sandtorv since she won the Sparebank 1 SMN Jazz Talent Award with a brilliant concert at Moldejazz in 2017. Now she is back at the anniversary festival with the incredibly exciting project Neon Ion. Her fresh album Heart Echoes has received brilliant reviews both at in Norway and abroad.
Natalie Sandtorv has gone from young and promising to a full-blooded artist and she has spent her time well. There have been many sunsets since the debut album Freedom Nation in 2017. The Neon Ion-project has taken shape on tours in Europe and during writing stays in Los Angeles, Italy and Berlin.
The album Heart Echoes, released on May 8, has been received with ovations. It was mentioned, among other things, by Audun Vinger on a double page in Dagens Næringsliv: «Neon Ions Heart Echoes expands the field of modern Norwegian pop music [...] Natalie Sandtorv impresses as Neon Ion, which will stand as a highlight from the Norwegian pop year 2020».
The album was released on Jazzland Recordings, where Sandtorv brought with her the fearless producer, Erlend Mokkelbost. More than a year in the studio has resulted in an energy bomb of an album, packed with both close and upbeat songs. It is a soundscape that immediately catches the attention of the listener. The vocalist has garnered fantastic reviews for her live performance and has been nominated by several international media such as «one to watch», including NME, The Line Of Best Fit, and Gaffa.
The band consists of musicians that have been touring with artists such as Sigrid, Rohey and Mosambique.
Natalie Sandtorv - vocals, Martin Vinje - synth, vocals, Karoline Wallace - vocals, Torgeir Standal - guitar, Kristian Jacobsen - bass, Henrik Lødøen - drums, Ole Mofjell - percussion.
