Hi Friends,

Another exciting week has passed, and there's so much happening that I can barely keep track of it all. My latest single, A Little Kinder, is climbing the rotation lists on radio stations back home in Norway. On top of that, I'm thrilled to share that I've been nominated for my first award—Gaffa Priset 2025! Please take a moment to log in and cast your vote for me in the "Årets Genombrott" (Breakthrough of the Year) category—it would mean the world to me.

Speaking of milestones, it's time to get used to performing live again. For those of you who know me, you'll remember that I was on stage from the age of nine, playing roles in several musicals in Oslo. But that feels like a lifetime ago, and this is something entirely different. Now, I'm singing my own music and sharing stories I've written myself. Of course, it's a bit scary, but I also really enjoy it. I truly believe I'll love it even more as I gain more experience.

It's now less than 10 days until I release my fourth single, Golden Years! This is a song I wrote years ago during the Covid lockdowns, when we (youngsters) were stuck inside at a time when we were supposed to be out exploring the world. I'll share the full story next week, but for now, here's a sneak peek of the song, performed live during my set at Bergen Bibliotek yesterday.

And don't forget to join my #ALittleKinder Bracelet Campaign! Thank you so much to everyone who has already participated, but there are still bracelets left to hand out. Here's how it works: Make a post on TikTok or a story on Instagram or Facebook where you name five nice things about yourself while using my music. Be sure to include #JOA and #ALittleKinder, and I'll send out 10 bracelets to participants.

Stay tuned for more updates soon!

– JOA