Sondre Lerche
Sondre Lerche is a singer-songwriter from Bergen, Norway. His musical career started big time with his band The Faces Down and the critically acclaimed album Faces Down. The album was released in 2001 and featured some lively indie pop / rock songs, and some more calm folk songs. For his most recent album, Duper Sessions, he decided to add a pianist to his band. The Faces Down Quartet is their new name, and Duper Sessions has a more jazzy/swingy feel compared to Lerche's previous releases. Not to mention that Duper Sessions came out piano-driven unlike Faces Down and Two Way Monologue, where the guitar is the main instrument. Sondre's next album, "Phantom Punch" will be released in January 2007. Lerche has gained a considerable status in the US.