Andreas Lanesjord is an in-demand, Oslo-based musician and producer, who has been a member of the acclaimed Norwegian pop outfit Anna Of The North’s band for the past six years. While a member of the acclaimed Norwegian pop act, the Oslo-based musician and producer quickly made a name for himself nationally with high praise for early live performances at Øya Festival, Trondheim Calling and Havstrøm Festival.
Lanesjord recently stepped out into the spotlight as a solo artist with his recoding project Doif. He then signed with Norwegian tastemaker label Propeller Recordings, who recently released his latest single “Red Heat Heaven,” which will appear on his highly-anticipated debut EP I’m All Ears slated for a November 15, 2024.
Inspired by the likes of Thundercat, Toro y Moi and Flying Lotus among others, the Norwegian producer and musician’s work draws from and meshes elements of progressive R&B, electronic and indie pop — with a playful sense of humor.
“Red Heat Heaven” is a slow-burning and stormy bit of Quiet Storm-inspired R&B featuring bubbling and twinkling synth melodies, buzzing bass synths and a strutting bassline and a lysergic breakdown. Sonically bringing a synthesis of Thundercat and Tame Impala to mind, the song explores destructive relationships, addiction and a desire for chaos.
The self-directed, stop-motion animated video for “Red Heat Heaven” features a toxic puppet couple, who inspired by the destructive tendencies of many of the world’s current leaders, believe that they can only find true happiness in a dystopian hellscape.
Inspired by the genre-defying sounds of Thundercat, Toro y Moi and Flying Lotus, Doif’s music deftly straddles the line between progressive R&B, electronica and indie pop – delivered with an uncompromising energy and creative flair.
New single “Red Heat Heaven” paints a vivid picture of a world on the brink of destruction. A sonic journey filled with unexpected twists and turns throughout, the song was produced in collaboration with Bearson (Jimi Somewhere) and co-written with Mikhael Paskalev (Sløtface).
Speaking more on the release of new single “Red Heat Heaven,” Doif explained:
“The lyrics depict a couple sitting on opposite sides of the planet, each with the power over a large red button. Both are convinced that the other will press it first, but in the end, they decide to press it simultaneously. In a world where everything lies in ruins and the surface of the earth has been levelled, they finally stand face to face—alone, yet together.”
On the song’s accompanying video, Doif continued to say:
“The video is based on the song’s theme: a toxic couple who want to watch the world burn. They believe that only in a dystopia can they find peace and return to each other—or at least, that’s what they think. I love exploring contrasts, both in my music and visual art. The story starts in a childish, pleasant world but spirals into chaos, leading the couple to a point where they decide to wipe out humanity. This narrative is, of course, inspired by some of our most powerful world leaders, daring each other to be the first to push the button. My favourite part in the video is of course the guitar solo. If not one skeleton guitar solo is enough, make it two!”
Doif‘s new single “Red Heat Heaven” is out now via Propeller Recordings. Debut EP ‘I’m All Ears’ is out 15th November.
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