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…
When you spend most of your time scouring the world for exceptional sounds, you’re constantly at risk of contracting the music addict’s equivalent of cabin fever. It’s harsh but true to say that a huge percentage of the music out there either copies time-dulled formulae or lacks the passion and dedication essential in connecting forcefully and meaningfully with a curious listener – and too much time spent in its company can leave you feeling bored, drained, empty, and in need of some kind of escape. Luckily, there are some artists out there who can turn that creeping sense of apathetic torpor around.