Norwegian singer, songwriter, and guitarist Steinar Ytrehus blends blues, rock, and Americana with soulful storytelling and masterful instrumentation. A true one-man operation, he plays all the instruments on his recordings and handles every aspect of studio work in his personal studio, filled with decades of carefully collected guitars and gear. His albums Dark Songs (2020) and Black Coffee and Sweet Love Songs (2022) showcase his expressive songwriting, while his 2025 instrumental EP Electric Confessions highlights his guitar artistry and ability to convey mood without words. Recent singles like One Day, Here I Go, and The Ones Who Got Away reflect his evolving sound, combining introspective lyrics with dynamic arrangements. Inspired by Tom Waits, J.J. Cale, and Mark Knopfler, Steinar shares his creative world on Instagram and Facebook, giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at his studio and music-making process. Whether performing acoustic, blues-rock, or instrumental tracks, he invites listeners into a world of raw honesty, melodic storytelling, and immersive musicianship.
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Steinar Ytrehus plays blues, blues rock. Norwegian singer, songwriter, and guitarist Steinar Ytrehus blends blues, rock, and Americana with soulful storytelling and masterful instrumentation.
Steinar Ytrehus's live sets are loose and exploratory - consistent in quality but rarely identical night to night.
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