Mortiis

Mortiis is one of music’s last bastions of real creative genius and unique artistic expression left in a world overthrown by boy bands and false metal angst. The concept of Mortiis is one that is never stagnant; it is continually evolving. It is a concept equal parts, image and music that is influenced by the surroundings, society and feelings, that everyone of us will probably have experience of in our lifetimes. Often misconstrued as a madcap Norwegian Troll, Mortiis is a character who questions society and the world we live in, and demands reconsideration of how perceptions should be cast aside to enable art to be expressed freely. As Mortiis explains: "People make presumptuous comments and conclusions about me, when they’ve never even talked to me, see I’m really strong against prejudice and I don’t see how people can judge people they don’t know."

Mortiis has, in the same way that his image has evolved, continued to push back the musical boundaries that some artists can never hope to achieve. Refusing to embrace the norm or current trends, Mortiis is an accomplished artist who stands on his own in a dark, surreal, mystical but yet utopian universe. This is reflected in his most encompassing album to date, The Smell of Rain.

The Smell Of Rain sees Mortiis bring to the forefront his long-time love for the legendary pioneers of the electronic darkwave movement, while keeping one foot firmly planted in his trademark ambient soundscapes.

Taking in influences from artists such as Enigma through to Skinny Puppy and Nine Inch Nails, The Smell of Rain is also the first album that sees Mortiis take full control over the vocal duties.

Consequently The Smell of Rain is an album which sees Mortiis simply let out all aspects of his personality, to create his most prolific, personal album to date. The Smell Of Rain is a new beginning, a new era.