Emil Nikolaisen (born 4 February 1977 in Moi, Norway) is a Norwegian musician, record producer and recording engineer. He's best known as the frontman and songwriter of alternative rock band Serena-Maneesh and former drummer of punk rock band Silver.[1][2][3][4] Nikolaisen was previously the drummer of pop group The Loch Ness Mouse, guitarist and songwriter for indie rock band Royal, and guitarist for metal band Extol.[5][6][7]
| Emil Nikolaisen | |
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.jpg) Nikolaisen performing with Serena-Maneesh in 2010. | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Katz, Rattlesnake, Melchior |
| Born | 4 February 1977 Moi, Norway |
| Genres | Extreme metal, glam punk, indie pop, indie rock, jangle pop, noise pop, noise rock, shoegazing |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer, record producer, recording engineer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, drums, percussion, bass, keyboards |
| Years active | 1995-present |
| Labels | 4AD, Playlouder, Smalltown Supersound, Honey Milk, Perfect Pop, Tooth & Nail, Bad Afro |
| Member of | Serena-Maneesh |
| Formerly of |
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As a producer, engineer and guest musician, Nikolaisen has worked with The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Madrugada, Årabrot, Carmen Villain, Elvira Nikolaisen, Maria Solheim, Wovenhand and A Place To Bury Strangers.[8][9][10][11][12]
Selected discography
editWith Serena-Maneesh
editStudio albums
- Serena Maneesh (2005)
- Serena Maneesh 2: Abyss in B Minor (2010)
Studio EPs
- Fixxations (2002)
- Zurück: Retrospectives 1999-2003 (2005)
With Silver
editStudio albums
- White Diary (2004)
Studio EPs
- Billboard Blackout (2000)
- Riot 1-2-3 (2001)
With The Loch Ness Mouse
editStudio albums
- Flair For Darjeeling (1999)
- Key West (2002)
- Cargo (An Introduction To The Loch Ness Mouse) (2004)
- 11-22 (2005)
Studio EPs
- Ceylon Sailor EP (2000)
With Royal
edit- My Dear (1998)
With Todd Rundgren, Emil Nikolaisen and Hans-Peter Lindstrøm
edit- Runddans (2015)
References
edit- ^ Frankplads, Per Christian (2010-04-16). "Serena Maneesh: en avgrunn av lyd". ballade.no (in Norwegian Bokmål). Retrieved 2024-03-17.
- ^ Kaasen, Anders. "Biography-Serena Maneesh". Allmusic. Retrieved 20 February 2010.
- ^ Kaasen, Anders. "Biography-Silver". Allmusic. Retrieved 20 February 2010.
- ^ "Himmel og helvete". Dagsavisen (in Norwegian). 2005-08-30. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
- ^ Reges, Margaret. "Biography-The Loch Ness Mouse". Allmusic. Retrieved 20 February 2010.,
- ^ DaRonco, Mike. "Biography-Royal". Allmusic. Retrieved 20 February 2010.
- ^ "Emil Nikolaisen er mannen bak årets store festivalsnakkis". Tidens ånd (in Norwegian Bokmål). Retrieved 2024-03-17.
- ^ Moen, Siri Narverud (2023-06-01). "En motreaksjon til festivaler som blir likere og likere". ballade.no (in Norwegian Bokmål). Retrieved 2024-03-17.
- ^ Isbrekken, Ane Teksum (2010-10-05). "Bytter ut kjæresten med broren". dagbladet.no (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2024-03-17.
- ^ NRK (2004-01-22). "Punker hjelper Maria". NRK (in Norwegian Bokmål). Retrieved 2024-03-17.
- ^ "Emil Nikolaisen produserer ny Woven Hand-skive" (in Norwegian Bokmål). Retrieved 2024-03-17.
- ^ Norris, John (2015-02-25). "A Place to Bury Strangers on the End of Death by Audio and Their New Album 'Transfixiation'". Vice. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
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