The Digital Void of SPZ

A good friend who is also the secretary of Sosialistisk Venstreparti in Oslo approached me about writing an iPhone app.

Nevstad Media accepted the challenge and those interested can find it in the iTunes App Store (Norway only).

FEATURES:

• Stay up to date with the latest SV news.
• Find out what is happening near you with the SV calendar.
• Socialize with other users with location and map based social networking.
• Become a member or enlist others to join SV.
• Streamlined user interface provides an enjoyable experience.
• Free of charge!

Read more about it here.

You read that right!

dOMi won the right to open up for NOFX at Sentrum Scene on June 27th after competing against 40 or so other bands from all over the country.

It became NRK P3's Pyro along with a jury panel's decision, so they set up a contest and only yesterday aired the results. NOFX is probably the most influential punk band for me, them being the reason I love and play punk rock music. Needless to say we're all very stoked!

So if you haven't already scored your tickets then now is the time to do so!!!

Also worth mentioning is that our album, Welcome to Annoying Town, is scheduled for release at John Dee August 29th. Check out our website for a brand new preview site!

Rock on!!

I just realized it has been over 3 months since my last blog entry, and decided to write a quick update of what has been going on since my last post.

The holiday I had was very lengthy and relaxing - an excellent way for me to fully recharge my depleted batteries; A couple weeks enjoying the mediterranean sun in southern France, a trip to London visiting my brother and his family and a few weeks of partying with Steve who once again came to visit (including a cool trip to visit Leon - a mutual friend from highschool - in Copenhagen), and just relaxing in general felt very good indeed. I had been working rather hard without having much time off for a while (read: browser for Nintendo Wii) so this was needed before starting in my new job here at Aspiro AS.

Speaking of Aspiro, I have now settled in nicely here and as I write this I sit at my desk looking down at Egertorget and Stortinget subway station examining all the weird people outside. I now work on the backend for the Telenor and djuice online/mobile music shops which is very cool in many ways, especially for a musician like myself We also went on a company wide kickoff trip to Jurmala, near Riga in Latvia - which in itself is an entire chapter of good times and drunkenness

Another cool little update is the fact that I hooked up some Apple iPhones for me and a few mates, and we were lucky enough to get in on the batches right before they started shipping with firmware 1.1.1 which is as of yet has not been successfully unlocked While it does have its shortcomings, I am absolutely digging it like I hoped I would - the entire experience and features far outweighs the few negative issues for me personally.

When it comes to Domi, we're still going strong; rehearsing and playing shows whenever (our producer) Andreas is working in London, and recording in the studio when he is in Oslo. This on and off way of working, where we typically get in a day or two in the studio every two-three weekes, means it still will take a while before the album is ready... but good things come to those who wait. At least that is what they say

The guitars are done!!!

After some sessions and lastly four very looooong days in the studio everything instrumental is in place, and it is already sounding monstrous!

Now all we have to do is learn how to sing and record some vocals...

In general gear used in the recordings was: Dean USA Vs, ESP Mirages, Fender Tele, ESP (USA) Strat, ENGL Savage SE, Mesa Dual Rect, Bogner 4x12, Crate 4x12, Mesa 1x12, Fender combo, TS-808, Aphex Punch Factory, Silver Machine, Whammy.

It has begun, and the world is changed forever.

The bass is done!

The other night we rigged down all the bass gear after finishing recording of bass tracks on the last song on the album. We got some seriously killer stuff going for all the songs, and it it already beginning to sound great even as just a rough mix of drums and bass.

Rob is happy to have a little break, and soon it is time for Frank and Magnus to step up to the plate and start the recording of guitars! Upwards and onwards... towards 11!

Be sure to check out the latest pictures!

This friday we had a nice gig at Union Scene in Drammen, where we were set to warm the stage for Skambankt! They are a great band and have been doing very well both with video airings on TV, album sales and live shows so it we were more than happy to get everyone in the audience nice and warm!

The place was rather packed and we delivered as we always do, with punch and precision. Maybe that last one is debatable as we've been focusing on recording stuff instead of live performances lately... Regardless, we had a great time and it seemed like the audience did as well!


Thanks to Skambankt and everyone who showed up (special thanks to Erlend and Stig!) for a great evening, check out pictures from the event here!