Echoes of the North

With a passion for music, the songs of tomorrow

Experience the poetic soul of Emil Andreassen – a Norwegian troubadour weaving haunting melodies, political truths, and timeless tales of love and loss.

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HEARING IS BELIEVING

Emil Andreassen

Emil Andreassen is a Norwegian singer-songwriter and troubadour from the city of Fredrikstad.

His songs are often deeply melodic, with poetic lyrics at their core.

He draws inspiration from Nordic artists such as Jan Eggum and Lillebjørn Nilsen from Norway, and Swedish legends like Cornelis Vreeswijk and Fred Åkerström.

Among his English-language influences are Nick Drake, Tracy Chapman, Leonard Cohen, Tanita Tikaram, and Neil Young.

With the guitar as his faithful companion – often tuned in alternative tunings – he sings with heartfelt sincerity and emotional depth.

While the tone and style of his songs may vary, certain themes appear again and again:

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Nature Song from the album - Fly Little Bird.
Played at a concert in Gothenburg, Sweden

Emil Andreassen’s Original Music Albums

Testimonials

  • "A truly rare and refreshing artist. Emil Andreassen's music feels like a letter from the heart — every lyric, every note is carefully considered and deeply felt. His ability to balance poetic storytelling with musical intimacy is reminiscent of legends like Leonard Cohen and Nick Drake, yet with a clear Nordic soul. Listening to his albums, especially Fly Little Bird, is a calming, thought-provoking experience I return to again and again."

    — Kari Løken

  • "Emil performed at our intimate acoustic evening in Fredrikstad, and the room fell completely silent the moment he started playing. There's something magnetic about the sincerity in his voice and the truth in his lyrics. He doesn’t just sing – he speaks to you, soul to soul. The stories he tells, the care for nature, love, and humanity in his music – it's something we desperately need more of in today’s world."

    — Anne Moen

  • "From the first track on Vårepler, I was transported. Emil’s collaboration with poet Fingil is nothing short of magic – a seamless blend of lyrical elegance and musical depth. The Norwegian language comes alive in a way that’s both traditional and refreshingly modern. His ability to evoke emotion without being overly dramatic is a mark of a seasoned artist."

    — Torbjørn V

  • "As a fellow songwriter, I rarely come across music that makes me pause and really listen. Emil’s songs do that. His alternative tunings, delicate guitar work, and heartfelt delivery create a unique sonic signature that’s both subtle and powerful. Fly Little Bird is a masterclass in understated emotion. It’s an album that doesn't just entertain – it teaches, it heals, it inspires."

    — Daniel Reeve

  • "Emil Andreassen isn’t just another singer-songwriter. He’s a messenger. Whether singing in Norwegian or English, his work consistently reminds us of the fragility of life, the beauty of nature, and the power of compassion. His songs stay with you long after the music fades. If you're looking for something real – something that matters – you've just found it."

    — Sofia Anderssen

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