Interview with Kakkmaddafakka

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Between the versatility of sound and enthusiasm on stage.

Kakkmaddafakka, The indie rock band originally from Norway will be visiting Mexico with five shows You cannot miss: March 29 in Querétaro, March 30 in Guadalajara and April 1, 2 and 3 in the room (a) of the Indie Rocks forum!. We were able to interview it and know a little more about its recent releases and the incorporation of different genres throughout its discography.

With more than 15 years of career, Kakkmaddafakka It has been forged through musical experimentation, incorporating from indie rock, disc, R&B and even hip hop and more explosive and dynamic genres.

We try that our music sounds unique, of course we inspire ourselves in other bands, genres or music, but we try to sound to Kakkmaddafakka. ”

Axel Vindenes He told us a little about the genres and elements that formed the first albums of the band. “The first album Down The Earth, It is a very experimental album, we try with different sounds and recording techniques, our second album Hest is inspired by indie music and African music … with Hest and Six months is a long time, At the beginning of our races we learned a lot about recording and how to make good albums. With Kmf We start having a new pianist. We rent a large house for a full year and recorded Hus And then it arrived Diplomacy, Inspired by classic rock, perhaps not so much indie. We also record the EP Untas? inspired In Mexico, about women in Mexico. Revelation It was a pandemic album, produced most of us and, now, since last year we have been working with the new producer. ”

Since March of last year, the Norwegian band began to launch different singles and to this day there are five songs on digital platforms.

We try to launch something fun that they like, and everything is summarized in a single album, but we do it differently, we throw nine singles and then we have an album. Now we are in a process where we work more continuously. We are not doing a great project or anything similar, we simply make a song after another, it is very fun. ”

Kakkmaddafakka Since its inception it has been characterized by the impact it achieves on the public through its concerts full of energy. In the past they used to invite their friends to dance the songs on stage, this helped attract more public attention, currently this dynamic is no longer part of their show, However, they remain aware when giving quality concerts.

We always provide a good atmosphere and guarantee it, we make sure that the show is excellent, regardless of how we do it, it will always be fun and entertaining for people. ”

He has positioned himself as one of the favorites of the Mexican public and regarding his next shows at home INDIE ROCKS FORUM !, Kakkmaddafakka commented.

“Guaranteed success, guaranteed fun, one of the best shows. If you compare our show with the Bob Marley In the 70s, still, Kakkmaddafakka It would be very, very good. The people of Mexico know how to make an excellent show, they sing very well, they dance very well and have a good connection with God, and that is what matters. ”

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