Norwegian bassist, composer and producer Jo Berger Myhre continues his exploration of uncanny sonic landscapes with Penta, his third album for RareNoise Records, to be released on May 15th, 2026. The new studio work follows the critically acclaimed Unheimlich Manoeuvre (2021) and the live document Live Manoeuvres (2025), completing a creative arc that began with solo bass experiments and evolved through years of live performance.
Over the past decade Myhre has established himself as a distinctive voice in contemporary Nordic music, moving fluidly between projects ranging from the electro-acoustic trio Splashgirl to collaborations with artists such as Nils Petter Molvær, Ólafur Björn Ólafsson of Sigur Rós, Mariam The Believer, Jenny Hval & Susanna, Geir Sundstøl and the ensemble Finland.
With Penta, he refines the musical language that emerged from Unheimlich Manoeuvre and matured on stage during the extensive touring that followed.
The album features the same quartet that brought that music to life in concert: Morten Qvenild on piano and synthesizers, Kaveh Mahmudiyan on Iranian percussion instruments tombak and daf, and Jo David Meyer Lysne on acoustic guitars, resonating strings and self-made motorised installations. The deep musical understanding developed through years of performances together informs every moment of Penta, resulting in an ensemble sound that balances precision, openness and improvisational energy.
Jo Berger Myhre
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