Hanne Hukkelberg

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Blood From A Stone is the third album by Norwegian artist Hanne Hukkelberg. In part inspired by her past as a member of various rock and metal bands (especially their live incarnations) and in part by her 80’s dominated collection of indie/rock albums, Hanne acknowledges that the likes of Sonic Youth, Cocteau Twins, Pixies, Einstüerzende Neubauten and P.J. Harvey have all exerted an influence over her new songs, while one can also detect traces of Siouxsie & The Banshees at their most oblique and many other new wave/post punk outfits.

Hanne started singing and playing instruments in her home town of Kongsberg, Norway at the age of 3 and later played in various jazz, pop and rock groups as well as a doom metal band. A graduate of the Norwegian Academy of Music, she has gained a reputation as a powerful live performer.

Her 2005 solo debut album Little Things was comprised of songs written as a teenager and during her student years. Musically wide-ranging, it was notable for its imaginative use of found sounds and eclectic array of instrumentation. Her elfin but idiosyncratic persona coupled with a lazily seductive voice drew comparisons with everyone from Joanna Newsom and Björk to Stina Nordenstam and Billie Holliday, while press reviews were overwhelmingly positive:

“Little Things demands to be heard and cherished for its audacious beauty 5/5”
SUNDAY TIMES
“Enchanting debut... equal parts Stina Nordenstam and Nina Simone. Fans of CocoRosie take note 4/5”
UNCUT
“Very clever and very pretty - moments of real loveliness"
THE WORD
“Makes you think of Björk's little sister, stoned and let loose in the Early Learning Centre” NME
“The best instrument of all is Hanne’s voice... a Northern light shining bright 4/5”
THE SUN