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Krokofant: 6

by Glenn Astarita
June 13, 2026

Krokofant is a Norwegian trio formed in 2011, built around the combustible chemistry of Tom Hasslan on guitar, Jorgen Mathisen on saxophone and synthesizers, and Axel Skalstad on drums. After two albums as a five-piece, they stripped back to their original trio format for 6, and the results are formidable. “Oh My God" announces itself immediately. A striking and melodic unison hook shifts across registers, giving the track a bold, gripping energy that does not let up. The ...