Pom Poko is a Norwegian band renowned for its eclectic blend of indie rock, punk, and pop sensibility. After two critically acclaimed albums and hypnotic live performances, solidifying their status as one of Norway’s most exciting musical exports, their third album “Champion” will be released on August 16, 2024 on the Bella Union label. Pom Poko is a Norwegian band renowned for its eclectic blend of indie rock, punk, and pop sensibility. Formed in Trondheim in 2016, the quartet consists of Ragnhild Fangel, Martin Miguel Tonne, Ola Djupvik and Jonas Krøvel. Since their formation, they have released two critically acclaimed albums and hypnotic live performances, solidifying their status as one of Norway’s most exciting musical exports. Their third album, Champion, showcases their dynamic soundscapes, characterized by energetic rhythms, intricate guitar work and Fangel’s distinctive vocals, which have been widely praised. With influences ranging from art-rock to jazz, Pom Poko’s music defies genre boundaries, offering a fresh and innovative sonic experience. About the album, the band said..."This record is a kind of experiment to see what happens when the four members of Pom Poko make music without any input from the world around them, from the first idea for a song until the last note is recorded. This time, we recorded and produced absolutely everything ourselves, a process that turned out to be surprisingly comfortable. With this album, we almost unconsciously arrived at the fact that the songs needed more space and less fuss in the production than we had been drawn to before. The songs are also a little more concise and focused on this album, perhaps because the lyrics tell more or less understandable stories - about bonds, relationships, strange situations, hopes and dreams. So this is the first time we have sent music abroad to be mixed, more specifically to mixer and producer Ali Chant in Bristol. His clear and direct style suits the music perfectly and brings out the songs as they are, without unnecessary embellishment. Overall, this is our most mature album so far, but one that hopefully is not completely devoid of the joy and energy of childhood".