Mr Little Jeans

Monica Birkenes, better known by her stage name Mr Little Jeans (also stylized Mr. Little Jeans), is a Norwegian singer-songwriter living in Los Angeles, CA.[1] She has released one studio album, ''Pocketknife'' (2014).[2]

Mr Little Jeans
Birth nameMonica Birkenes
BornGrimstad, Norway
GenresIndie pop, synthpop
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, musician
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2010–present
LabelsNeon Gold Records, Harvest Records
Websitemrlittlejeansmusic.com

The pseudonym Mr Little Jeans is inspired by Kumar Pallana’s character in Wes Anderson’s film Rushmore.[3]

Early life

Birkenes grew up in rural Grimstad, Norway, the daughter of a shipbuilder and secretary.[3] In her youth she performed in town plays and musical events, as well as church choirs and retirement homes.[4] At age 18 she moved to London to study drama while waitressing to make ends meet.[4]

Music career

After signing to independent label Neon Gold, Birkenes released her first single "Rescue Song" in 2010.[2] The Guardian compared her sound at the time to Lykke Li, Robyn, and Annie.[5] Later that year she put out her first EP entitled "Angel EP."[2] Birkenes grew in popularity with her 2011 cover of Arcade Fire's "The Suburbs."[6] She often collaborates with Los Angeles producer Tim Anderson, who was instrumental in creating her debut album, Pocketknife.[7] The record was released on Harvest Records on March 25, 2014.[8]

Discography

Studio albums
Title Details Peak chart positions
AUS
[9]		 US
Heat
[10]
Pocketknife 4033

Extended plays
Title EP details Peak chart positions
US
Electronic

[10]
Angel EP —
Good Mistake EP
  • Released: February 18, 2014[12]
  • Label: Harvest
  • Format: digital download
 17
F E V E R S
  • Released: October 21, 2016
  • Label: Nettwerk
  • Format: digital download
 —

Singles
Title Year Album
"Angel" 2010 Angel EP
"Rescue Song" Pocketknife
"The Suburbs" 2011
"Runaway" 2012
"Oh Sailor"
(featuring the Silverlake Conservatory of Music Youth Chorale)		 2013
"Good Mistake" 2014
"Dear Santa" Non-album singles
"Single Ladies" 2015
"Waking Up" F E V E R S
"Fool 4 You"
"Stitches" 2016
"Forgetter" 2018 Non-album singles
"Unfollow"

References
  1. "Bio". mrlittlejeansmusic.com. Retrieved 2015-07-29.
  2. "Mr Little Jeans". Discogs. Retrieved 2015-07-29.
  3. "Mr. Little Jeans". Last.fm. Retrieved 2015-07-29.
  4. "Mr Little Jeans: Pocketknife". Retrieved 2015-07-29.
  5. Lester, Paul. "New band of the day – No 906: Mr Little Jeans". the Guardian. Retrieved 2015-07-29.
  6. "Mr. Little Jeans - The Suburbs (Arcade Fire Cover)". Retrieved 2015-07-29.
  7. "Pocketknife - Mr. Little Jeans | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2015-07-29.
  8. "Album Review: Mr Little Jeans - Pocketknife". Retrieved 2015-07-29.
  9. "DISCOGRAPHY MR. LITTLE JEANS". eMedia Jungen. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
  10. "Mr Little Jeans – Awards". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Archived from the original on April 13, 2014. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
  11. Kelly, Katie (March 18, 2014). "Stream Mr. Little Jeans' Debut Album "Pocketknife"". Complex. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
  12. NK (February 18, 2014). "Make a "Good Mistake" and Hear Mr. Little Jeans' New Song". Earbuddy. Retrieved March 31, 2020.


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