Sondre Lerche (born 1982 in Bergen) is a Norwegian singer-songwriter, guitarist and actor who broke through as a teenager with his debut album "Faces Down" (2001), which won the Norwegian Grammy for Best Newcomer and was praised by Rolling Stone as one of the year's finest records. Across more than ten studio albums, his music has ranged from indie-pop and jazz to art-pop and ambient, and he has toured alongside Elvis Costello, St. Vincent and Stereolab. He also composed the score for the film "Dan in Real Life" (2007) and starred as Christian in the Norwegian-language stage production of Moulin Rouge! The Musical in Oslo (2023-2024). His latest album, "Acrobats", was released in August 2026 on PLZ/Virgin.
Sondre Lerche's new album "Acrobats" was released on August 21, 2026 via PLZ/Virgin - his first full studio album with new material in over four years.
In May 2026, Lerche announced "Acrobats" and released the single "Little Kids", with string arrangements by Sean O'Hagan (High Llamas) performed by Stockholm Studio Orchestra.
Lerche announced an extensive fall 2026 tour with dates in the USA, Europe and the UK in support of the new album.
In January 2025, Lerche released the EP "Sea of Sighs" - a predominantly instrumental, ambient-inspired release featuring collage music and a new duet version of "Sentimentalist" with Norwegian-Brazilian singer Gabriela Garrubo.
In October 2024, a 20-year anniversary edition of the album "Two Way Monologue" was released with eight previously unreleased bonus tracks and early demo recordings, remastered by original producer Jørgen Træen.
Norwegian singer-songwriter Sondre Lerche brings his solo tour to Copenhagen. His first European dates in over four years showcase material from his latest album 'Acrobats'.
Norwegian singer-songwriter Sondre Lerche performs at Train in Aarhus, doors and show at 19:00.