Former lead singer of the now defunct Norwegian rock band Madrugada, and solo artist (second album as Sivert Høyem & The Volunteers) with the albums Ladies and Gentlemen of the Opposition (2004), Exiles (2006), Moonlanding (2009), Long Slow Distance (2011), Endless Love (2014) and his latest effort Lioness (2016). His unique voice has similarities with both Iggy Pop and Nick Cave as well as with the Doors' Jim Morrison, and his musical neighbours are in this tradition: Melancholic, but melodic rock.