Kaj Pousar is a rising star in the world of hard rock, and with every release, he cements his status as one to watch. With his powerful voice, expert songwriting skills and penchant for powerful and impressive creations and reinterpretations, Pousar has garnered attention from music lovers around the world. His newest single, "Don't Talk To Strangers," is a prelude to his upcoming album, and if it's anything to go by, we're going to be in for an amazing ride.
Pousar's journey to success has been built through years of hard work, determination and, most importantly, his significant artistic ability. He released his debut album "Livet" in 2012 to a warm reception from fans and critics alike and followed it up with tours with Legends of Rock and performances at the Global Rock Summit in Los Angeles. Part of what makes Pousar so timeless is his ability to combine classic rock elements with modern productions and sound, expertly straddling the line between the classic and contemporary.
"Don't Talk To Strangers" is a spin on the Dio classic and a testament to Pousar's love for classic rock and his ability to put his own artful spin on beloved classics. Over an instrumental performance that feels like an epic musical journey, Pousar's vocals are both haunting and soulful, with a rawness that showcases his vocal range and dynamic performance style. The instrumentals are equally as impressive, featuring Mats Valentin on guitar, Thomas Blindberg on bass, and Andreas Habo Johansson on drums. Altogether, it's a performance which shows Pousar operating at the height of his considerable powers; fierce, refined and elegant.
With the release of "Don't Talk To Strangers" and also his upcoming album on vinyl, Pousar is sure to solidify his place as one of the most exciting artists in the industry. Whenever you're ready, tap in and stream "Don't Talk To Strangers," available now on all major streaming platforms.
Welcome to BuzzMusic, Kaj! You absolutely knocked it out of the park with “Don’t Talk To Strangers." You mentioned that you’ve meant to do this Dio cover for a while, but can you take us through your creative process? How do you usually go about making music?
Thank you! I have had Dio as a vocal hero no. 1 since rainbow then followed and it has given inspiration for my songwriting. I've always been creative when it comes to music, in this case I thought "Don't Talk To Strangers" was a song that I could make my own version of and maybe then attract the younger generation to old hard rock today's soundscape. I create music through my experiences and inspire others with my lyrics and music.
What made you want to become a musician?
I decided quite early in my early teens when I got my first guitar and started practicing taking out songs and riffs from Black Sabbath records and a little later I started writing my own songs and it gave me more taste.
So you mentioned that your album “Nine Lives” will be released on vinyl this summer! Do you have any favourite songs on the album you’re excited for fans to hear?
All my songs on "Nine Lives" are my children, so ideally I want you to like all the songs. Femme Fatale, One Chance, Read This Song.....
How would you describe your sound to any new listeners?
I would describe my sound as 80s hard rock but in 2023 soundscape.
What’s next for Kaj Pousar?
New single will also be released in April 2023, also a cover song and then I will write new songs for a new album in 2023.