Magnet (musician)
Magnet | |
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Magnet during the Skral Festival in Grimstad, Norway. | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Even Johansen |
| Born | 7 June 1970 Bergen, Norway |
| Genres | Folk, Pop, Electronic |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, lap steel guitar |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | Hermetix Recordings/Sony BMG Filter Recordings (US) Warner Music Norway |
| Website | magnetmusic |
Even Johansen also known as Magnet (born 7 June 1970) is a Norwegian singer-songwriter. To date, he has released five full-length studio albums as well as several singles and EPs. Johansen draws upon many influences, including folk, pop, and electronica. His albums are composed and produced solely by him, and he usually performs live sets on his own, using preset loops or creating them as he plays.