About
Bjørn Riis is one of the founding members, the lead guitarist, producer and main songwriter of the highly successful Norwegian band Airbag. The band’s four critically acclaimed albums has gained Airbag a strong following around the globe.
Bjørn released his highly acclaimed and awarded debut solo album, Lullabies in a Car Crash, in November 2014, and the follow up, Forever Comes to an End, in May 2017. Both albums produced by Bjørn and released on Karisma Records, with guest appearances from Henrik Fossum (Airbag), Asle Tostrup (Airbag), Simen Valldal Johannessen (Oak), Vegard Sleipnes (Subsonic Society) and Norwegian singer, Sichelle.
News
New album – Recording drums
I’m very proud and excited to announce that I will be releasing a new full-length solo album in 2019! You can follow the whole process – the writing, recording and mixing of the album right here on my web site. I’ll post news updates, in-depth written features and video clips from the studio. This weekend …
New album out 2019!
I’m very proud and excited to announce that I will be releasing a new full-length solo album in 2019! You can follow the whole process – the writing, recording and mixing of the album right here on my web site. I’ll post news updates, in-depth written features and video clips from the studio. Ok, so …
Close to the Rain – Oslo edition 2018
I’m excited to announce that I will be performing live with my band at the Close to the Rain – Oslo edition festival, in Oslo Norway 31/8-1/9 this fall! We had a blast in Bergen last year and can’t wait for the first Oslo edition to happen! The first bands are already announced and there …