Krister Axel
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Krister Axel

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"LA Local Music Scene.com"

Counting Crows meets Ben Harper feel... - Loud and Clear


"Broadjam"

strong vocals...from this hot Los Angeles artist. - staff reviewer


"Taxi"

...a great voice and there is a rootsy originality to the music. Sounds like the real thing...very strong material. - staff reviewer


"Maximum Ink"

...a very distinct sound that is not found often enough in modern rock. - Jeff Muendel


"City Pages"

Krister rides a mean streak on the keys, and drives the band with a husky baritone... - Charles Patton


"LA Music Scene"

[Krister Axel] conveys thoughts that cross generations of experience, life and love...a shining example of the local talent Los Angeles has to offer. - Jen Vega


Discography

Permanent Friday Night - released June 2005
available online at:
MusicNet
LoudEye
Apple iTunes
Rhapsody
MSN Music
BuyMusic
Emusic
Bitmunk
MusicNow
Sony Connect
Ruckus
Chondo
PassAlong
currently receiving airplay on:
Los Angeles 103.1FM
Radio Sinaai Belgium 105.5FM

Swexico (EP) released March 2004
streaming at - Indie911
Black Dog Radio
YeahMedia
Apple iTunes
MusicMatch
Napster
Rhapsody
MusicNet

Georgia Rain - single (June 2003)
in general rotation at -
KTST (Tustin)
KSDT (online radio)
Penguin Radio (radio.dominican.edu)

Photos

Feeling a bit camera shy

Bio

Krister Axel has been writing and performing roots and blues music for 20 years, making his way from Paris to Los Angeles. In the end of 1999, Krister began to put his electric piano and his accordion to good use with a number of local and international artists.
Krister Axel has a unique style of singing, described by fans as a sort of Bill Withers meets Jamiroquai. He is a self-taught musician who started on the piano and eventually discovered the acoustic guitar.
Krister Axel claims Chris Whitley as the greatest influence on his writing.

Laurence Tolhurst (drummer for the Cure 1976-1989) said after seeing Krister perform - [Krister Axel] sounds like a young Elvis Costello. - Oct 25, 2005