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Alta, and Worst Behavior on the way

August 16, 2026

Right now I'm in Alta! It feels weird being this far north. We played the festival here last night, and it was so much fun.

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Sunday 16th of August

Hello, my diary people! I have some exciting news (again..).

Right now I'm in Alta! If you're wondering where Alta is, maybe this picture will help:

A map showing where Alta is, far up in the north of Norway

It feels weird being this far north! We played the festival here last night, and it was so much fun. And unlike the other festivals I've played in the north this summer, it did not rain!! Which I've learned to be very thankful for. Here are some pictures from the gig:

JOA on stage at Alta Live
JOA and the band on stage at Alta Live, in black and white

Photos: Tobias Myklebust

As you know, I'm releasing another song. It's called "Worst Behavior". I wrote it about a year ago in Stockholm. I wanted to write something I could imagine playing live, about the feeling of regret. I've been playing it live all summer, and the more I play it, the more I love it.

I hope it can be a song you can dance and cry to at the same time. A song we can sing together at concerts, and maybe something you feel seen by.

XOXO
JOA