Magnet with Wisely October 23, 2007

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Magnet equals one Even Johansen of Bergen, Norway, an alluring young troubadour whose gift has made him the premier endeavor of Filter US Recordings. His music simultaneously follows in the footsteps of traditional folkdom and modern surrealism, treading a neat path between the two. Johansen draws upon a vast array of influences, from the dusty warmth of Gram Parsons to the ethereal electronica of Air, tenderly etching out the mark that is his own unique sound. NME has likened Magnet to artists Tim Buckley and Coldplay, and others have placed him in the ranks of such names as Johnny Cash, Elliott Smith, Beck, and the Doves. Indeed, these comparisons have not been made in vain.

The talent and sound of Willie Wisely is perhaps best described by a quote from outside the world of music; it is at once "strange and familiar," to borrow the words of legendary architect Philip Johnson, and it is perhaps that timeless combination of innovation and influence that makes Wisely's work so appealing.



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