So how has your latest album/EP gone so far with fans then?
The response to the latest releases from Love & Behold has been really encouraging. It’s a very personal body of work, so seeing people connect with it – especially with the emotional themes and the slower, more immersive approach – means a lot.
holon isn’t designed for instant impact; it’s more about music that unfolds over time, so when listeners take the time to sit with it and reach out to share their thoughts, that feels like the best kind of response.
As long as there is at least one person out there that I can touch – then mission accomplished.
Tell us something about the release no one knows?
One thing people might not realise is that I also created the music video myself, using 3D programming with the three.js library. That meant diving into a completely different creative discipline and even writing some custom code to get the visual style I wanted.
It was a lot of work, but also very rewarding. I like the idea of building something where the music, visuals, and concept all come from the same place.
I also threw in a dedication to my late stepfather at the end of the music video. He passed away just before the single was released. He was probably my biggest fan.
If you could work with any band on a new song, who would it be and why?
I think it would be really interesting to work with a large ensemble like Jaga Jazzist. They have this ability to blend genres – jazz, electronic, orchestral elements – in a way that feels natural and fluid.
I’m a big fan of Lars Horntveth, and the way he approaches composition and arrangement is very inspiring. I think combining that kind of expansive, layered sound with holon’s more emotional and progressive approach could lead to something quite special.
Can you tell us about the meaning behind the release?
Love & Behold is about rediscovering connection – not just with other people, but with yourself. It came out of a period of change in my life, where I had to re-evaluate things and start again in some ways. I just went through a divorce and split up with the mother of my son and had to start looking for love again.
The title itself has a few layers. It’s a play on “lo and behold,” suggesting discovery, but in Norwegian “behold” also means “to keep,” which adds another dimension – choosing what to hold on to and what to let go.
So the album is really about presence, change, and emotional growth.
What tours do you have coming up, and what can you tell us about them?
There are no tours planned at the moment. holon is still primarily a studio-based project, and my focus has been on writing, recording, and developing the visual side of things.
If and when I take it to a live setting, I’d want it to be something that feels intentional and immersive, rather than just a straightforward performance.
What venue are you most looking forward to playing the most, and why?
For me, it’s less about a specific venue and more about the type of space. I’d love to play somewhere where people really listen – an intimate theatre, or even an unusual location that enhances the atmosphere.
That said, something like the Træna Festival in Norway would be amazing – it has that sense of isolation and focus that suits the music.
What else can we expect from you in 2026?
More music, definitely. I’m continuing to build on the Love & Behold project, including releasing the remaining material and exploring new ideas that have come out of that process.
I’m also planning to push further into the visual side of holon, especially animation and digital storytelling. I’ve been working with tools like Blender, and that’s opening up new creative directions.
The main goal is to keep evolving, both musically and artistically, without rushing the process.