Industry Insider: Since its inception in 1997, Norwegian independent label Rune Grammofon has been widely regarded as a purveyor of heterogeneous, forward-thinking music of the highest quality. A steady output of high-quality and aesthetic jazz, improv, alt pop and prog outings from such artists as Supersilent, Arve Henriksen, Jenny Hval, Maja Ratkje, Motorpsyhco, Susanna, In the Country as well as Sidsel Endresen & Stian Westerhus has firmly established the label as one of the Norwegian music industry’s most strongest brands.

We had a quick talk with the Rune Grammofon founder this week. Read on to learn more on what upcoming RG releases we can look forward to, what gigs Kristoffersen is going to see this autumn and what Norwegian acts figure on his own playlists.