Clocks Don't Count will be released in Europe through Function Records (UK) summer 2012. Read more: http://functionrecords.tumblr.com/ "once I heard Petter Carlsen's incredible voice and beautiful songwriting, as well as his warm personality, I always felt that he would be connected to and part of the inner circle of Anathema for a long time to come. Quite apart from being a great friend, he is one of the most talented musicians I have ever met in my life." - Danny Cavanagh, Anathema. From Alta, far up in Northern Norway, singer and music maker Petter Carlsen released his debut album "You Go Bird" in August 2009, which entered the charts at #14. ...show more

Clocks Don't Count will be released in Europe through Function Records (UK) summer 2012. Read more: http://functionrecords.tumblr.com/ "once I heard Petter Carlsen's incredible voice and beautiful songwriting, as well as his warm personality, I always felt that he would be connected to and part of the inner circle of Anathema for a long time to come. Quite apart from being a great friend, he is one of the most talented musicians I have ever met in my life." - Danny Cavanagh, Anathema. From Alta, far up in Northern Norway, singer and music maker Petter Carlsen released his debut album "You Go Bird" in August 2009, which entered the charts at #14.

The music is atmospheric and melodic. His second album "Clocks Don't Count" was released 31 January 2011 on his own label. It is loaded with contrasts and dynamics. It has been awarded with great reviews all over Norway.Produced by Christer Andre Cederberg.

Anathema's singer Vincent Cavanagh contributes on the song "Built to Last", and Singer songwriter Unni Wilhelmsen from Norway sings with Petter on "Table for One". "He wasn't very well known before Anathema took him on tour with them in Europe as their opening singer. He was born in Norway, in 1979 and he's really an ordinary guy: a sparse beard, a clumsy smile, sweet eyes and wool hat. Nobody would think that he's able to grab anyone's attention, but this is what he does. ...show less