Les Imprimés - Fading Forward (indies)

Les Imprimés return with Fading Forward, the sophomore album from Kristiansand-based songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Morten Martens, released. Following the acclaim of debut Rêverie, Martens pushes further into themes of mortality, escapism and love, shaping a record that feels both intimate and assured.

Drawing from ’60s and ’70s soul, doo-wop harmony, hip-hop rhythm and alternative-era vocal phrasing, Fading Forward blends eras without ever feeling nostalgic. The songs are carried by Martens’ distinctive delivery — emotionally direct, unshowy and personal — and a melodic sensibility that reveals new depth with repeated listens.Recorded largely solo, Martens plays almost every instrument, while also producing and arranging the album himself. That self-contained approach gives the record a unified tone: warm, detailed and unforced, with craft serving feeling rather than spectacle.Signing to Big Crown encouraged Martens to step out from the background and share his own voice more widely, and the response to Rêverie helped propel him from studio isolation to the stage. Fading Forward captures that momentum — a confident evolution from an artist refining his sound while staying firmly true to himself.

Due 10th April 2026