Olav Larsen & The Alabama Rodeo Stars: Holding the Reins of Reverie – An Interview

Olav Larsen & The Alabama Rodeo Stars may not have set out to redefine Americana from the fjords of Norway, but through Stream of Consciousness Vol. 2, he proves how much weight a quiet voice can carry. In this interview, the seasoned singer-songwriter reflects on how the record’s textured soundscape and broader emotional range were born from the same creative well as his earlier, stripped-back work. The conversation moves through questions of artistic longevity, genre fidelity, and the unshakable pull of honest songwriting. Olav offers rare clarity as he addresses the absurdity of social media-fed narcissism, the tension between restraint and revelation in lyrics, and how communal voices helped carry his songs past what he could reach alone. If you’re curious about what it means to stay real in an industry obsessed with reinvention, you’ll want to read this to the final line. Olav, it’s a pleasure to welcome you to A&R Factory. Thanks for taking the time to speak with us about your latest album and the work that’s brought you here. Thanks for having me. It’s always nice when people take the time to listen and engage with the music. Stream of Consciousness Vol. 2 feels like both […] The post Olav Larsen & The Alabama Rodeo Stars: Holding the Reins of Reverie – An Interview appeared first on A&R Factory.

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Olav Larsen & The Alabama Rodeo Stars may not have set out to redefine Americana from the fjords of Norway, but through Stream of Consciousness Vol. 2, he proves how much weight a quiet voice can carry. In this interview, the seasoned singer-songwriter reflects on how the record’s textured soundscape and broader emotional range were born from the same creative well as his earlier, stripped-back work. The conversation moves through questions of artistic longevity, genre fidelity, and the unshakable pull of honest songwriting. Olav offers rare clarity as he addresses the absurdity of social media-fed narcissism, the tension between restraint and revelation in lyrics, and how communal voices helped carry his songs past what he could reach alone. If you’re curious about what it means to stay real in an industry obsessed with reinvention, you’ll want to read this to the final line. Olav, it’s a pleasure to welcome you to A&R Factory. Thanks for taking the time to speak with us about your latest album and the work that’s brought you here. Thanks for having me. It’s always nice when people take the time to listen and engage with the music. Stream of Consciousness Vol. 2 feels like both […]

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