Press launch –
Elevating the Roof marks a strong new chapter for Peter Carlsohn’s The Rise, delivering a melodic arduous rock album stuffed with vitality, conviction, and signature Scandinavian craftsmanship. Anchored by Carlsohn’s unmistakable bass enjoying and emotive lead vocals, the document blends basic rock roots with a contemporary edge, pairing huge hooks and gritty riffs with atmospheric keyboards. The album was recorded by Jack L. Stroem at JLS Studio Ent. in Floda, Sweden, combined by Tobias Lindell, and mastered by Thomas “Plec” Johansson, giving it each punch and readability.
A real veteran of the scene, Carlsohn brings greater than 5 a long time of expertise to the mission. He has been the bassist for legendary Christian rock band Jerusalem since 1980, a member of XT since 2017 alongside Björn Stigsson, Sonny Larsson, Dan Tibell, and Thomas Weinesjö, and has toured extensively throughout Asia and Africa with Rune Edvardsen & Purple Band since 2008. Through the years, he has additionally carried out with artists together with Carola Häggkvist, Veni Domine, Phil Driscoll, and Ulf Christiansson, contributing to Jerusalem’s world gross sales throughout bodily and digital codecs.
From driving arduous rock anthems to dynamic mid-tempo tracks layered with sturdy harmonies and emotional depth, Elevating the Roof balances urgency with a way of uplift. The album serves as Carlsohn’s second solo launch and includes a sturdy lineup of collaborators, together with longtime musical accomplice Michael Ulvsgärd on drums, Stephen Carlson on lead guitar, Lars Carlsohn on guitar, Svenne Jansson on keyboards, and Cutta John Kåre Gullestad on backing and co-lead vocals. Collectively, they ship a daring and passionate follow-up to Out of the Blue, showcasing Carlsohn’s continued development as a songwriter, vocalist, and producer.
