Emil Nikolaisen


Emil Nikolaisen is a Norwegian musician, record producer and recording engineer. He's best known as the frontman and songwriter of alternative rock band Serena-Maneesh and former drummer of punk rock band Silver. Nikolaisen was previously the drummer of pop group The Loch Ness Mouse, guitarist and songwriter for indie rock band Royal, and guitarist for metal band Extol.
As a producer, engineer and guest musician, Nikolaisen has worked with The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Madrugada, Årabrot, Carmen Villain, Elvira Nikolaisen, Maria Solheim, Wovenhand and A Place To Bury Strangers.

Selected discography

With Serena-Maneesh

Studio albumsSerena Maneesh Serena Maneesh 2: Abyss in B Minor
Studio EPsFixxations

With Silver

Studio albumsWhite Diary
Studio EPsBillboard Blackout
  • ''Riot 1-2-3''

With The Loch Ness Mouse

Studio albumsFlair For Darjeeling Key West Cargo 11-22
Studio EPs
  • ''Ceylon Sailor EP''

With Royal

  • ''My Dear''

With [Todd Rundgren], Emil Nikolaisen and [Hans-Peter Lindstrøm]

  • ''Runddans''