Artists
Johan Tobias Bergstrøm guitar, vocals (2, 3, 6, 8, 9)
Jørgen Krøder Mathisen violin, vocals (3, 9)
Håkon Huldt-Nystrøm bass, vocals (3, 8, 9)
Thomas Antonio Debelian percussion, vocals (3, 8, 9)
Guest: Knut Hem dobro
CD info:
Catalogue No: LOS 323-2
EAN: 7090025833236
1 Snowdrop 1:44
2 Inirida 3:56
3 Azalea 4:37
4 Campunala 4:39
5 Zinnia 2:47
6 Cosmos 2:34
7 Rubus 4:04
8 Santini 4:03
9 Aster 4:31
10 Poppy 1:07
Total time: 34:02
All compositions by Johan Tobias Bergstrøm
Recorded August 2025 by David Aleksander Sjølie at Urban Sound Studios, Oslo, Norway
Mixed September and October 2025 by David Aleksander Sjølie at Urban Sound Studios
Mastered October 2025 by Giert Clausen at Fersk Lyd, Oslo, Norway
Produced by Johan Tobias Bergstrøm and David Aleksander Sjølie
Executive producer Odd Gjelsnes
Cover photo by Johan Tobias Bergstrøm
Cover design by Stian Kristoffer Jamessen
Portrait photo by Bendik Stalheim Møller
Partly supported by FLB (Fond for lyd og bilde)
Design by Max Franosch
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Download Press Release (PDF)
Kjøp plater direkte fra Losen Records. Kr 200,- per CD inkl. porto. Vipps til 99006190 og mail navn og adresse til odd@losenrecords.no
There’s a myth about second albums—that they’re difficult, even “cursed.” But for me, Stella felt like a walk in the park compared to my debut. Nova, released in 2024, was my first solo album. The process was intense and overwhelming, but I’m deeply proud of the result.
Interestingly, the seeds for Stella were planted while I was still working on Nova. After composing a debut that leaned heavily on minor keys and melancholic moods, I began writing songs that felt brighter and more uplifting. The new album has more major sounds, Irish/Norwegian folk-like melodies, and a touch of flavor from both North and South America. Still, I remain rooted in jazz, with musical nods to Django Reinhardt, African music, and influences from the Middle East.
I was thrilled to reunite with the musicians from Nova, and honored to welcome multi-instrumentalist Knut Hem as a guest on slide guitar for two tracks. During the writing process, I felt that some compositions needed vocals—without lyrics—to fully come alive. I sang a few myself, and my band joined in to form a small choir on several songs.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to and supported Stella. My second album, and a truly joyful one. Here it is!
Johan Tobias Bergstrøm, October 2025
