“Divergence” is a four track mini-album of all new material, largely written during the “Fimbulvinter” sessions. It completes a personal trilogy alongside the album “Fimbulvinter” and the live album “Lifandi,” and it lets Riis follow a few directions that did not fit the earlier records.
Watch the official visualizer for “Mercy” via the YouTube player below:
Bjørn Riis on “Mercy“: “It’s about healing from emotional trauma and the realization that you can’t do it alone.”
Riis plays all instruments on the release. Vegard Kleftås Sleipnes handled mixing and mastering. The cover photograph was taken by Riis at Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse in Denmark, with design by Asle Tostrup.
Bjørn Riis stands among Norway’s most acclaimed and prolific artists in the Progressive Rock genre. An accomplished songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer, Bjørn has achieved worldwide recognition both as a founding member of Airbag and through an increasingly celebrated solo career.
The single “Mercy” is a sombre, Atmospheric piece featuring a duet with Norwegian artist Mimmi Tamba, alongside Bjørn’s evocative guitar playing. A song about change and hope, it also nods to the American singer-songwriter tradition that has been a recurring influence throughout Bjørn’s music.
Divergence features Bjørn Riis on all instruments, with longtime collaborator Vegard Kleftås Sleipnes handling mixing and mastering. The striking cover image, shot by Bjørn at Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse in Denmark, reflects themes of contrast and change. Cover design by Airbag frontman Asle Tostrup.
Limited edition marble vinyl LP, CD and digital.
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Purchase “Divergence” Digital Edition here: https://bjornriis.bandcamp.com/album/divergence
Tracklist:
01. Carry Me
02. Mercy
03. Break Free
04. When I Think of You
05. Formats