Ihshan - 'Telemark' and 'Pharo'

Emperor frontman and black metal auteur, Ihshan has released not one, but two EPs this year. The first “Telemark”, is an atmospheric love letter to the area of Norway of the same name (and where both he and I come from). It is awesome; tight, taut but ultimately joyful and uplifting. The second EP, “Pharos”, is however terrible. When your best track is an understated version of an obscure A-ha song (Manhattan Skyline) you know you are in trouble.