Ep.008: Hanne Mjøen

In this episode of The Weekly Beat, Matoma meets up with the talented Norwegian singer and songwriter Hanne Mjøen for a heartfelt conversation and studio session in Oslo. The episode begins light and personal, as they reflect on childhood, family, and the influence of nature on their lives and music. Hanne opens up about how her upbringing in Oppdal has shaped her artistry, and how both personal notes and experiences inform her songwriting. She also shares how her mother supported her dreams, despite early doubts about the sustainability of a music career.As the conversation deepens, Hanne speaks candidly about taking a break from music to care for her father, and how that experience now inspires her to write a song in his honor. The two artists discuss the pressures of the music industry, including conflicts with record labels, and the importance of staying true to one's voice. Matoma reflects on his own challenges with artistic identity, emphasizing the need to create music from genuine emotion rather than market trends. The episode ends with a powerful intention to write a danceable, emotional track dedicated to Hanne’s father — a beautiful example of music as healing and deeply personal expression.The song we made "Exhilarate" comes out Friday May 30th, listen here.We're releasing a new episode and song EVERY SINGLE WEEK so be sure to subscribe and join this ambitious journey of music-making and storytelling! Get ad-free episodes, production tutorials and exclusive stem packs by joining me on Patreon.------------------------------------------------------------Co-created by Matoma and Andrew Jackson.Executive Producer Andrew Jackson.Produced by Sara Laarej Berg and Maren Gjertsen.Follow Hanne Mjøen:YoutubeInstagramTikTokSpotifyApple MusicFollow Matoma:YoutubeInstagramTikTokSpotifyApple Music------------------------------------------------------------