Newtone AS

We are proud to share that “Tales of the Once Was” by HEIGH CHIEF. has been nominated for the German Record Critics’ Award.

The album was recorded, mixed, mastered, and produced at Newtone by our own Leif Johansenn

A testament to the depth of craft behind the sound.

This is truly proud moment for everyone behind the record.

A big congratulations to Heigh Chief and everyone who shaped this record.

From left: Benjamin Pinkus, Nico, Vinz and Olve Flakne - a simple photo that says a lot about the kind of days we’ve been having at Newtone.

Working with Nico & Vinz always brings a familiar energy into the room. Beyond their global breakthrough with “Am I Wrong” and the string of hits that followed, what really stands out is how consistently they show up to do the real work. They’ve booked themselves into Newtone Studios for pre-production many times now, and every session carries that same mix of focus, curiosity, and humility.

We also owe a lot of these moments to Nick Hatch, their drummer and our colleague here at Scandinavian Acoustics, who always finds a way to bridge the worlds of artist and studio in the smoothest way possible.

There’s something special about watching ideas take shape in real time, and we’re looking forward to sharing more from these sessions soon.

Last week’s production at Newtone AS Studio with the team from Høgskolen Staffelds University had that easy Oslo energy; the kind that keeps the groove running long after wrap-up.

Film and music came together in one seamless flow, each enhancing the other without pause. Produced side by side, one heartbeat.

What a day filled with rhythm, focus, and the kind of collaboration that keeps the mix alive.