STORM guides us through the making of his genre-defying debut album ‘Join The Storm’, out now via Indie Recordings.
“This album is the result of my entire musical journey so far. A powerful mix of pop punk, ballads, heavy tracks, metalcore, EDM and rap. Every one of the 11 songs represents a part of me and the different phases I’ve gone through creatively over the last four years.
The core message is simple. Be yourself. This album is all about breaking out of the box and embracing who you are, even if it feels chaotic. Every track is an invitation to be part of something real, where differences are welcome and individuality is everything. The lyrics dive into empowerment, self discovery, chaos, belonging and escapism. It all comes together to tell the story of STORM.
Music is the one place we can all meet. So yeah. Dive in. Join the Storm.”
Join The Storm
“This track kicks everything off with the exact energy we bring on stage. It’s the anthem that sets the tone before “Moonlight” takes over.
The AI voice at the beginning is more than just a cool intro. It represents the STORM community. It’s about how music and tech can bring people together and create something bigger. This track is the first invitation. Join the Storm.”
Moonlight
“”Moonlight” blends EDM and house vibes with metal energy. It’s a song about wanting to escape and find peace in a world that never stops screaming. It’s about dreaming big and finding your place in the middle of the madness.
This is the first song I ever made for the album and honestly the one that represents it best. I made it back in 2021. Imagine running from everything with the one person who truly gets you. That’s what Moonlight is about.”
Alien Perspective
“”Alien Perspective” is probably my personal favorite. I made it with Erlend and Torine and we just went for something totally new. It’s a wild mix of metalcore, rap and drum and bass and somehow it all just clicks.
Where Moonlight is about getting away from the chaos, Alien Perspective is about owning it. It’s like being the only one sober in a room full of drunk people. That moment where everything feels off and you just observe. It’s a song about seeing the world differently and trusting your instincts.”
Walking Dead
“Walking Dead came out of nowhere. I literally made the demo with my mouth on the way home from school. Guitar sounds. Drums. Everything. I ran straight to the studio and finished it that same day.
This track is about breaking out of the system. That zombie feeling of doing what everyone else expects. It’s for the kids who feel out of place. I was that kid. Still am. While everyone played soccer, I wore eyeliner and dyed my hair bright colors. Got teased all the time. But this track is me saying I’m still here and I’m not changing. If you ever felt like the weird one, this song is for you.”
Asphyxiate
“This is the intro to Suffocate. We wanted to build that tension and highlight the best parts of what comes next without making the main song too long.
Asphyxiate sets the mood and lets the electronics breathe before everything explodes. Just let it pull you in. This is where it starts.”
Suffocate
“Suffocate is pure defiance. It’s me standing up and saying I won’t be controlled. That feeling of being misunderstood or called the bad guy just for being different. That’s where the line “I’m a demon” comes from.
The repeated “I’m suffocating” hits that feeling of being trapped. But this isn’t just frustration. It’s a fight back. It’s power. I’m so hyped to have Fixation on this track. We’ve played tons of shows together and it just felt right to collab. Tobias and Martin from Fixation produced my first EP and Martin even recorded all the guitars and mixed this whole album. Their sound is crazy and those riffs go hard. This one’s ready to light a fire in you.”
Fame
“Fame has that fun energy but the message goes deeper. It’s about staying real even when the world tries to sell you something fake. The pressure. The fake smiles. The empty promises. The hook is catchy but the verses call all of that out.
This song reminds people to stay grounded. If I had to choose between being true to myself or becoming someone I’m not for clout, I’ll always pick real. But yeah, you can still dance to it.”
Black Hole
“Black Hole started out as the forgotten one. I originally wrote it with After a Lie and we kind of left it behind. That changed fast.
Me and Johan from OnklP og De Fjerne Slektningene made a pure pop punk banger. One day after a long session, I played the rough version for Erlend Torheim (The guy i produce and finish my songs with) and he just looked at me like “Bro. This needs to be on the album.” So we went back in and gave it a full reset. The goal was simple. Make the ultimate pop punk anthem.”
Running From My Heart
“This is the most emotional one. It’s about being stuck in something toxic but still not knowing how to let go. The fire. The back and forth. The moments that almost break you. But also the deep need to finally be honest with yourself.
I opened up on this track. Vocally it pushed me into a softer, more vulnerable place. It’s raw. You’ll feel this one in your chest.”
Fever Dreams
“Fever Dreams is chaos. In the best way. No traditional chorus. No rules. Just madness. It’s metalcore, rap, pop rock, EDM and even some crabcore all smashed together.
The song is about being trapped in someone else’s world and needing to escape. Every part of the track feels like a shift. Nothing repeats. It’s meant to feel like a real fever dream.
And yeah. Having Snak the Ripper on this was insane. This dude slept in my small “racecar” bed with his girlfriend when his flight back to Canada got cancelled after playing here one time. I was 6 years old at the time and he stayed here for a week with Merkules and his girlfriend. My dad and him became good friends ande my dad booked him to my small town here in Norway Trondheim almost every year. I started calling him “Uncle Snake” and I grew up watching him perform. After we did a show together in Trondheim, we hit the studio. I didn’t give him an easy beat either. Threw him into my wildest song. And he crushed it. This is the final track for a reason. It ends the album with Chaos, STORM.”
