Joachim Svensmark – Head First (180 gr LP)

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Joachim Svensmark Releases Debut Album “HEAD FIRST”

(Limited print from luxury LP manufactor Nordsø Records i Copenhagen)

– An innovative fusion of blues, rock, soul and indie

Dynamic and versatile artist and musician Joachim Svensmark is poised to make an impact on both
the Danish and international music scene with his debut album Head First (2024). Released by the
independent label Nearly Finished Recordings, the album is a solo project for which Svensmark not
only wrote and arranged all the tracks but also performed, produced, and mixed almost everything
himself. The release has already garnered recognition, as Svensmark recently won a prestigious
Danish Music Award for his work.

Head First showcases Svensmark’s innovative approach to music, effortlessly blending blues, rock,
soul, and modern indie into bold, genre-defying soundscapes. His music draws inspiration from
artists like Jimi Hendrix, Radiohead, Rufus Wainwright, and Ray Charles, all of whom he has
admired throughout his life.

Born in Berkeley, USA, Svensmark has already made a name for himself internationally, playing
lead guitar in the award-winning band Thorbjørn Risager & The Black Tornado. Known for his
flamboyant and technically superior guitar work, Svensmark has also played a crucial role as
songwriter, producer, and mixer on three studio albums and numerous international tours,
contributing to the band’s ongoing success.

Svensmark’s own live band includes the acclaimed bassist Søren Bøjgaard and the virtuoso
drummer Troels Drasbæk, who both add an extra layer of magic to the trio’s performances. The title
track, “Head First,” was recently performed on Joe Bonamassa’s “Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea
Mediterranean Cruise,” where Svensmark shared the stage with renowned blues star Ruthie Foster.
With Head First, Joachim Svensmark embarks on a new era, blending introspective lyrics and
experimental soundscapes, shaped by his experiences with Thorbjørn Risager & The Black
Tornado.

The album challenges genre boundaries, representing a personal and authentic narrative
that leaves a powerful impression on discerning listeners.

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