Kva er Vald

HEBBEX D’EXPECTATIO EXPECTATA

Helge Thornes: vocals

Kjetil Brandsdal: record players/sound effects

Thore Warland: electronic drums

Hebbex D'expectatio Expectata is a Norwegian experimental music trio based in Stavanger. The group is an evolution of a long-standing duo consisting of Kjetil Brandsdal (Noxagt, Ultralyd, No Balls) and Thore Warland (Staer, Golden Oriole, Tørrfall, Plan Affine), who have released five LPs together.

The project expanded into its current trio format with the addition of vocalist Helge Thornes, a figure from the Norwegian psychobilly and dancehall scenes of the 80’s and 90’s. Kva er Vald is the trio’s first album. It showcases their blend of found music, polyrhythms and vocals. Lyrical themes are eclectic, drawing from the unfinished novels of Aubrey Beardsley, Roman tragedies, and Norwegian journalism.

Recorded and mixed by Gaute Granli, mastered by Audun Strype.

Illustration by Prins Preben. Screen printed cover.