Nikolai Håland, aka
Facading, is a 23-year-old Norwegian artist and producer who quickly found his passion in mid-tempo electronic music. He is famous for blending traditional electronic vibes with modern influences and promptly made a name for himself on the prominent label, NCS.
Facading has swiftly ascended as a fan favorite representing the utmost legitimacy within electronic music with his steady releases like “Walk Away,” “Crossed the Line,” and “Freefalling.” His latest release, “Tonight,” has been the talk of the town.
Facading is among Norway’s biggest EDM (a minor genre in Norway) producers today. The musician consequently signed to one of the UK’s leading labels, NCS, and has
numerous hits and 320K monthly listeners on Spotify. He also has several releases on the most conspicuous curator on YouTube, Trap Nation, which bears more than 30 million subscribers.
The passionate musician is undeniably making a name for himself and disrupting the industry as his signature sound and sonic explorations take his music to new levels with each release. He is a persistent artist who shows no signs of slowing down, as every release under his name has the stamp of a genuine hit. Facading recently broke the
airwaves with the release of his latest single, “Tonight.”
Through this decisive hit, the singer and producer is set to conquer the music world. The banger starts with enthusiastic and almighty vocals, powerful drums, and a layer of mood that lets the tune turn into the center of attention. “Tonight” is an ideal mix of EDM and drum and bass, showcasing Facading’s signature flavor that will certainly move his listeners. Exhilarating pads and synths keep the vibes up as the famous one-liner “Feel So Alive” tune repeats throughout the track without being monotonous and taking center stage.
Another mind-blowing track that left everyone talking is “Freefalling.” He released the banger on 4th June 2021. It provided everything and more within a superbly sophisticated mix as he meticulously crafts an emotional number, merging a meaningful top-line and bassline to stimulate the enchanting vocal hook upon which the track is
centered.
Facading shared that the track is a follow-up to his famous hit track “Walk Away,” which he dropped in 2020. He explained, “I tried to incorporate the signature sounds of ‘Walk Away’ to keep the vibe while introducing a more mature version of my style. Over the last year, I found my feet within the mid-tempo genre, and I hope my listeners will
recognize and enjoy the results.”
The musician’s most notable achievements include gaining 20 million plus streams on Spotify and over 50 million across all other music platforms. Facading is also
Norway’s biggest EDM producer on Spotify. He urges all up-and-coming musicians
to work hard, not be obsessed with trends, have fun in general, and surround themselves with like-minded people for them to succeed in the industry.
Facading mentioned that he had faced some drawbacks at the beginning of his career. “I faced challenges while making an entry into the music industry. However, I overcame them by networking with the right people and working hard on my music; eventually, it paid off,” he said.
The talented and hardworking artist and producer revealed that he would continue producing music and generating millions of streams. “I also see myself getting booked for bigger shows,” Facading concluded.
