Emil Nikolaisen

Emil Nikolaisen
Also known as Katz
Born February 4, 1977
Moi, Norway
Genres Extreme metal, glam punk, indie pop, indie rock, jangle pop, noise pop, noise rock, shoegazing
Occupation(s) Musician, singer, producer, audio engineer
Instruments Bass, drums, electric guitar, percussion, vocals
Years active 1995-present
Labels 4AD, Playlouder, Honey Milk, Perfect Pop, Tooth & Nail, Bad Afro
Associated acts Serena Maneesh, Extol, Selfmindead, Loch Ness Mouse, Silver, Årabrot

Emil Nikolaisen (born 4 February 1977 in Moi, Norway) is a musician and producer from Norway. He is frontman, bandleader, songwriter, guitarist & singer of the well-known Norwegian alternative rock band Serena-Maneesh.[1]

Nikolaisen has previously appeared as drummer in Norwegian punk rock band Silver[2] also drumming in pop group The Loch Ness Mouse,[3] as well as a guitarist and songwriter in the indie band Royal,[4][5] He also has a past as guitarist in the metal band Extol[4] and produced albums for Årabrot, Carmen Villain, Okkultokrati, Elvira Nikolaisen and Maria Solheim among others.[6]

References

  1. Kaasen, Anders. "Biography-Serena Maneesh". Allmusic. Retrieved 20 February 2010.
  2. Kaasen, Anders. "Biography-Silver". Allmusic. Retrieved 20 February 2010.
  3. Reges, Margaret. "Biography-The Loch Ness Mouse". Allmusic. Retrieved 20 February 2010.,
  4. 4.0 4.1 DaRonco, Mike. "Biography-Royal". Allmusic. Retrieved 20 February 2010.
  5. "Soulscape-Homepage". Retrieved 9 March 2010.
  6. "Review Will There Be Spring". CD Roots. Retrieved 20 February 2010.