What's Life Without Losers

Norwegian/Bulgarian Mikhael Paskalev makes pop music with a twist and roots in indie and alternative country rock, inspired by names such as Paul Simon, The Shins, Edward Sharpe, The Mamas and the Papas and The Everly Brothers. His songs are recognized by the instrumentation, unusual structures and strong melodies. At times they are shamelessly catchy, but never leave the lovely and raw soundscape in which he and producer wonderkid Joe Wills choses to operate. Paskalev has performed at most of the major Norwegian music festivals, and offers a dynamic live set, varying from songs accompanied by his nylon-strung guitar only, to a six-piece band with the occasional trumpet and a circus of energy. All of this before the release of his debut album. In February 2013, the highly anticipated debut album "What´s Life Without Losers", was released in Norway, and again to much praise from the reviewers. One of Norway´s leading newspapers Dagbladet in their review: "An album filled with warmth, euphoria and most of all, an honest and great songwriter."