Here’s some excellent news to close off the week: Kjetil Nernes, the mainman of long-term tQ favourites Årabrot has recovered after being treated for throat cancer. A press release from his label Fysisk Format explains that he was, "was diagnosed with deadly cancer in May this year. After a summer of treatment and 35 stitches across his neck, he is now back – and with no time to waste."
And they’re not kidding: Nernes will release a mini album, I Modi, on October 13, which is set to be preceded by a video from the record, due next Friday, September 5. He’ll then be playing two concerts in his native Norway, with a UK and Spanish tour following. Take a look at Johannes Høie’s artwork above, read Nernes’ Baker’s Dozen here and have a listen to ‘Ha-Satan Dêofol’ from last year’s self-titled album below:
