Skatebård

Skatebård creates a sound that is simultaneously a love letter to the past and a transmission from a distant, cooler future. It is built on the bones of Italo-disco, utilizing those signature driving arpeggios and bright, melodic synth stabs that make the genre so infectious. Yet, there is a distinct Norwegian 'space disco' sensibility here, a sense of vastness and crystalline clarity that prevents the music from feeling like a mere retro pastiche. It is dance music that retains a sense of humor and playfulness without sacrificing its technical precision.

What truly sets him apart is the emotional resonance tucked inside the machine-made grooves. While many techno producers aim for cold minimalism, Skatebård leans into warmth and cinematic sweep. His tracks often feel like the climax of a lost 80s action movie, full of forward momentum and a specific kind of 'heroic' melancholy. The production is lush and analog, favoring the organic drift of vintage hardware over the sterile perfection of modern software.

Start with the album CDIII to experience his most refined take on the cosmic disco sound. It captures the perfect balance between club-ready energy and home-listening atmosphere. If you want something more experimental, his earlier work on the Tellé label showcases a raw, electro-influenced edge that highlights his roots in the Bergen underground scene.