Tønes

Tønes is a singer/songwriter from Egersund on the south-west coast of Norway.
From his first album "Rett te håves" in 1996 he have been a favourite among journalists, with his low-fi sound and unique lyrical universe.

Additional musicians:
Thengis - ac. bass
Øystein - keyboards
BK - guitar

Visit Tønes web-site.

You can order Farmen releases (CD's and/or digital downloads) here.

Farmen is proud to present the album "Grønnare gras" ("Greener gras"), Tønes' 4th album. The album is produced by former Havalinas Tim Scott, who've given this eminent singer/songwriter a new and broader diemsion to the music.

Sample tracks:
(You'll need Windows Media player and min. 56k connection to stream)

Det kan ikkje væra helsikt

Stille på fjellet

More samples may be found on the album's Norwegian page.
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4-track CD-single from singer/songwriter Tønes. With his strange kind of smalltown humour, well written Norwegian lyrics, combined with an acoustic “feel” and approach, Tønes once again confirm his natural place in the Norwegian singer/songwriter-tradition, yet still taking the tradition a bit further.(Lyrics in Norwegian)

Sample tracks:
(You'll need Windows Media player and min. 56k connection to stream)

Teppe på golvet

Storbyen lokka...

More samples may be found on the album's Norwegian page.

Tønes' most rockorientet release so far, with more distinct use of electric guitar and drums.

Sample tracks:
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Avtalen

Stuo e okkuperte

More samples may be found on the album's Norwegian page.

With "Gobai", Tønes established himself as the most significant young singer/songwriter on the Norwegian music scene.

Sample tracks:
(You'll need Windows Media player and min. 56k connection to stream)

Maleri

Handla i hob med deg

More samples may be found on the album's Norwegian page.

Tønes' debut album, and a cult release for singer/songwriter enthusiasts. Extremely low-fi, with great melodies and Tønes' unique lyrics (in Norwegian)

Sample tracks:
(You'll need Windows Media player and min. 56k connection to stream)

Te kniss i drid

Honnen min

More samples may be found on the album's Norwegian page.