Moddi [Interview]
Moddi (full name Pål Moddi Knutsen) is a rare and special kind of artist. A Norwegian singer-songwriter unafraid of breaking taboos and capable of conveying intense emotions within the most stripped-down musical formats, Moddi and his recent Boileroom set blew me away to the point that I felt compelled to invite him for a short post-set conversation the moment he arrived at the merch table.
The following interview took place in an empty venue while Moddi was packing up for the night, preparing his gear and remaining merchandise for the next stage of his UK tour. Although I was a freshly converted newcomer to his work and world, Moddi remained patient, passionate, and heartwarmingly friendly throughout this additional and spontaneous demand on his time.
This is what we talked about. Read more…