Supersilent

The Profile

Supersilent are a Norwegian improvisational ensemble formed in 1997. Original members were Arve Henriksen, Helge Sten (Deathprod), Ståle Storløkken, and Jarle Vespestad. Their catalog—issued first on Rune Grammofon and later on Smalltown Supersound—is fully improvised, numerically titled, and blends jazz, electronics, ambient, and noise.

Formed in Norway in 1997; original lineup: Arve Henriksen (trumpet), Helge Sten aka Deathprod (electronics), Ståle Storløkken (keyboards), Jarle Vespestad (drums). Albums and tracks use numbers as titles and feature minimalist covers. Early releases on Rune Grammofon; 13 released on Smalltown Supersound. Music is recorded as free improvisations in studio or live; later releases followed the trio format after Vespestad’s departure.

Supersilent are a Norwegian avant‑garde ensemble formed in 1997, known for fully improvised recordings that fuse jazz, electronics, ambient and noise. Their albums and tracks use strictly numerical titles and minimalist covers. Reviews praise 1‑3, 4, 6, 8 and 13 for cohesion, variety and radical spontaneity. Early work appeared on Rune Grammofon, with later releases on Smalltown Supersound. Recommended entry points include 6 and 8.