{"product_id":"bjorn-riis-divergence-cd-pre-order","title":"Bjorn Riis \"Divergence\" CD (PRE-ORDER)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eBjorn Riis - Divergence (CD)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom Our Friends at Karisma Records\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ePLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A PRE-ORDER ITEM. WE ONLY SHIP ORDERS WHEN COMPLETE. IN ORDER TO AVOID SHIPPING DELAY OF OTHER ITEMS, PLEASE ORDER SEPARATELY. THANK YOU!! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eBjørn Riis stands among Norway’s most acclaimed and prolific artists in the progressive rock genre. An accomplished songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer, Bjørn has achieved worldwide recognition both as a founding member of Airbag and through an increasingly celebrated solo career.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePointing towards a new musical direction, \u003ci\u003eDivergence\u003c\/i\u003e explores different shades of Bjørn Riis’ songwriting. A four-track mini-album featuring all-new material, largely written during the \u003ci\u003eFimbulvinter\u003c\/i\u003e sessions, Divergence is closely connected to \u003ci\u003eFimbulvinter\u003c\/i\u003e and the live mini album \u003ci\u003eLifandi\u003c\/i\u003e, released earlier this year, completing a deeply personal trilogy and journey.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe single \u003ci\u003eMercy\u003c\/i\u003e is a sombre, atmospheric piece featuring a duet with Norwegian artist Mimmi Tamba, alongside Bjørn’s evocative guitar playing. A song about change and hope, it also nods to the American singer\/songwriter tradition that has been a recurring influence throughout Bjørn’s music.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDivergence\u003c\/i\u003e features Bjørn Riis on all instruments, with longtime collaborator Vegard Kleftås Sleipnes handling mixing and mastering. The striking cover image, shot by Bjørn at Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse in Denmark, reflects themes of contrast and change. Cover design by Airbag frontman Asle Tostrup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eHave a listen:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/o1-QfKkFOVg?list=RDo1-QfKkFOVg\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/o1-QfKkFOVg?list=RDo1-QfKkFOVg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eTracks:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e      1.\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eCarry Me\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-indent: -0.25in; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eMercy\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-indent: -0.25in; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBreak Free\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-indent: -0.25in; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWhen I Think Of You\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFormat: CD\u003cbr\u003eArtist: Bjorn Riis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eRelease Date: November 13, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Karisma Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47248325935276,"sku":null,"price":15.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0407\/5857\/5258\/files\/a0408107169_2.jpg?v=1789831318","url":"https:\/\/thebandwagonusa.com\/en-de\/products\/bjorn-riis-divergence-cd-pre-order","provider":"The Band Wagon USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}