Eit stormfullt døgn har ført med seg store vassmengder. I Sortland i Vesterålen fløymer vatnet inn i hus og kjellarar.

Eit stormfullt døgn har ført med seg store vassmengder. I Sortland i Vesterålen fløymer vatnet inn i hus og kjellarar.

Sortland Havn er et regionalt havneanlegg sentralt plassert i Vesterålen for mottak av sjøtransport og gods. Logistikkpunkt for Vesterålen.

Polar Kraft AS, etablert i 1998, er en av Nord-Norges største kraftleverandører med kontorer i Bodø, Narvik, Harstad, Svolvær, Sortland, Fauske og Mo i Rana. Selskapet oppsto opprinnelig fra kraftsalgsvirksomhetene til Lofotkraft, Nordkraft og Salten Kraftsamband. Selskapet leverte ca. 2,3 TWh elektrisk kraft til sine kunder i 2025.

– Han var veldig engasjert i det han gjorde, minnes jaktkompis.

– Han var veldig engasjert i det han gjorde, minnes jaktkompis.

New EP out now: https://owane.bandcamp.com/ Video lessons available at https://www.musicbro.co.uk/ Tabs & stuff: https://owane.sellfy.store/ Music and video by Owane Handheld shots by Soumia Ghechami Øyvind "Owane" Pedersen Norwegian Jazz-Fusion Virtuoso, Multi-Instrumentalist, Producer & Modern Harmony Pioneer Biography & Career Overview Born in Sortland, Vesterålen, Norway, Øyvind "Owane" Pedersen is a guitarist, keyboardist, composer, and producer celebrated as one of the leading figures in modern instrumental jazz fusion, progressive math-rock, and synth-infused funk. Immersed in music from childhood, Owane initially gravitated toward heavy metal, progressive rock, and European instrumental shred before diving deeply into traditional and modern jazz harmony, soul, R&B, and chiptune aesthetics. Owane gained rapid international recognition through self-produced instrumental releases recorded in his home studio in northern Norway. Blending sophisticated 2-5-1 jazz substitutions and chromatic voice-leading with infectious 1980s Japanese fusion and city-pop grooves, he cultivated a devoted global following of musicians and producers. In addition to his acclaimed solo discography, Owane is an established educator with masterclasses on Jam Track Central (JTC Guitar), an active collaborator alongside French multi-instrumentalist and bassist Jacky Vincent (Jacky Man / Mac Jack), and a touring guitarist who has shared global stages with modern progressive acts like Plini and Arch Echo. Musical Instrumentation & Technical Signature Chromatic Jazz-Fusion Phrasing & Voice Leading Distinguished by sophisticated note choices over complex harmonic changes, integrating half-whole diminished runs, altered scales, chromatic enclosures, and neo-soul double stops into fluid, singable lead melodies. Hybrid Picking & Legato Mechanics Combines seamless, low-effort left-hand hammer-ons and pull-offs with pick-and-middle-finger hybrid picking, allowing rapid wide-interval string skips and arpeggio flourishes with zero transient harshness. Multi-Instrumental Composition & Synthesizers A prolific keyboardist and arranger, Owane writes and tracks intricate Fender Rhodes electric piano lines, lush polyphonic synth pads, and analog lead synthesizers that intertwine with his guitar voicings. Rhythmic Nuance & Groove Possesses an immaculate pocket rooted in funk, hip-hop backbeats, and jazz-funk swing, frequently employing ghost notes, subtle swing timing, and playful metric modulations. Signature Gear & Tone Known for playing premium superstrat and modern S-style instruments (including Tom Anderson, Suhr, and customized headless models) paired with transparent low-to-medium-gain overdrives and digital modeling setups that emphasize warm, vocal midrange clarity. Projects & Collaborations Owane (Solo Project) His primary creative canvas featuring self-composed, arranged, tracked, and produced instrumental records often showcasing guest contributions from saxophonists, horn sections, and guest guitar soloists. Collaboration with Jacky Man (Jacky Vincent) Longtime collaborative studio synergy with French bassist and multi-instrumentalist Jacky Man, yielding acclaimed joint records like Shred and You Shall Receive and high-octane collaborative jams. Touring & Live Appearances Performs internationally as a headline act and co-bill artist with progressive peers including Plini, Arch Echo, and Jakub Zytecki. JTC Guitar (Jam Track Central) Masterclasses Influential contributor to modern guitar pedagogy, releasing interactive lesson packages focusing on chord-tone targeting, exotic substitutions, and hybrid-picking mechanics. Selected Discography & Key Releases Full-Length Studio Albums & EPs Greatest Hits (2016) His breakout full-length debut, hailed as a modern fusion masterpiece with centerpiece tracks such as "Groove of the Century," "Born in '88," and "Troll." Dunno (EP) (2017) A five-track EP expanding his sound into relaxed chillwave, soulful Rhodes chord voicings, and articulate lead lines, featuring "Love Juice" and "Rock Paper Scissors." Yeah Whatever (2018) A widely celebrated studio effort combining lush brass arrangements, city-pop sensibilities, and technical guitar chops on songs like "Saturday Morning Cartoon," "Olsen," and "Kranium." Shred and You Shall Receive (with Jacky Man) (2020) A collaborative high-energy instrumental release merging technical guitar acrobatics, slap-bass counterpoint, and playful video game aesthetics. Bumblebee Jam / Yolo (Singles & Collabs) Signature viral jam cuts and independent singles showcasing high-level fretboard improvisation and melodic songwriting. Owane - everything we never did

New EP out now: https://owane.bandcamp.com/ Video lessons available at https://www.musicbro.co.uk/ Tabs & stuff: https://owane.sellfy.store/ Music and video by Owane Handheld shots by Soumia Ghechami Øyvind "Owane" Pedersen Norwegian Jazz-Fusion Virtuoso, Multi-Instrumentalist, Producer & Modern Harmony Pioneer Biography & Career Overview Born in Sortland, Vesterålen, Norway, Øyvind "Owane" Pedersen is a guitarist, keyboardist, composer, and producer celebrated as one of the leading figures in modern instrumental jazz fusion, progressive math-rock, and synth-infused funk. Immersed in music from childhood, Owane initially gravitated toward heavy metal, progressive rock, and European instrumental shred before diving deeply into traditional and modern jazz harmony, soul, R&B, and chiptune aesthetics. Owane gained rapid international recognition through self-produced instrumental releases recorded in his home studio in northern Norway. Blending sophisticated 2-5-1 jazz substitutions and chromatic voice-leading with infectious 1980s Japanese fusion and city-pop grooves, he cultivated a devoted global following of musicians and producers. In addition to his acclaimed solo discography, Owane is an established educator with masterclasses on Jam Track Central (JTC Guitar), an active collaborator alongside French multi-instrumentalist and bassist Jacky Vincent (Jacky Man / Mac Jack), and a touring guitarist who has shared global stages with modern progressive acts like Plini and Arch Echo. Musical Instrumentation & Technical Signature Chromatic Jazz-Fusion Phrasing & Voice Leading Distinguished by sophisticated note choices over complex harmonic changes, integrating half-whole diminished runs, altered scales, chromatic enclosures, and neo-soul double stops into fluid, singable lead melodies. Hybrid Picking & Legato Mechanics Combines seamless, low-effort left-hand hammer-ons and pull-offs with pick-and-middle-finger hybrid picking, allowing rapid wide-interval string skips and arpeggio flourishes with zero transient harshness. Multi-Instrumental Composition & Synthesizers A prolific keyboardist and arranger, Owane writes and tracks intricate Fender Rhodes electric piano lines, lush polyphonic synth pads, and analog lead synthesizers that intertwine with his guitar voicings. Rhythmic Nuance & Groove Possesses an immaculate pocket rooted in funk, hip-hop backbeats, and jazz-funk swing, frequently employing ghost notes, subtle swing timing, and playful metric modulations. Signature Gear & Tone Known for playing premium superstrat and modern S-style instruments (including Tom Anderson, Suhr, and customized headless models) paired with transparent low-to-medium-gain overdrives and digital modeling setups that emphasize warm, vocal midrange clarity. Projects & Collaborations Owane (Solo Project) His primary creative canvas featuring self-composed, arranged, tracked, and produced instrumental records often showcasing guest contributions from saxophonists, horn sections, and guest guitar soloists. Collaboration with Jacky Man (Jacky Vincent) Longtime collaborative studio synergy with French bassist and multi-instrumentalist Jacky Man, yielding acclaimed joint records like Shred and You Shall Receive and high-octane collaborative jams. Touring & Live Appearances Performs internationally as a headline act and co-bill artist with progressive peers including Plini, Arch Echo, and Jakub Zytecki. JTC Guitar (Jam Track Central) Masterclasses Influential contributor to modern guitar pedagogy, releasing interactive lesson packages focusing on chord-tone targeting, exotic substitutions, and hybrid-picking mechanics. Selected Discography & Key Releases Full-Length Studio Albums & EPs Greatest Hits (2016) His breakout full-length debut, hailed as a modern fusion masterpiece with centerpiece tracks such as "Groove of the Century," "Born in '88," and "Troll." Dunno (EP) (2017) A five-track EP expanding his sound into relaxed chillwave, soulful Rhodes chord voicings, and articulate lead lines, featuring "Love Juice" and "Rock Paper Scissors." Yeah Whatever (2018) A widely celebrated studio effort combining lush brass arrangements, city-pop sensibilities, and technical guitar chops on songs like "Saturday Morning Cartoon," "Olsen," and "Kranium." Shred and You Shall Receive (with Jacky Man) (2020) A collaborative high-energy instrumental release merging technical guitar acrobatics, slap-bass counterpoint, and playful video game aesthetics. Bumblebee Jam / Yolo (Singles & Collabs) Signature viral jam cuts and independent singles showcasing high-level fretboard improvisation and melodic songwriting. Owane - everything we never did