As the music industry continuously evolves, pushing boundaries and challenging conventions, artists like Michael Peter Olsen emerge to redefine the very essence of their chosen instruments. With an impressive career spanning nearly three decades, Olsen has had mainstream exposure through collaborations with renowned artists like Drake, Ed Sheeran, and Arcade Fire and developed multifaceted talents as a player, producer, composer, and Grammy-nominated songwriter. However, it is his electric cello based solo project, which debuted in a grimy basement club in Berlin in 2019, and his 2021 album “Yearning Flow'' that truly showcased his desire to subvert expectations of what a cello can be. With the release of "Narrative of a Nervous System," Olsen taps into the prevailing sense of disconnection in modern society, accentuated by the recent pandemic. The record delves into the increasing divisions between the mind and body, metaphorically capturing the struggles many individuals face with their mental health. Olsen aims to bridge this disconnect through his music, creating a powerful fusion of sonic and visual elements. While the album is instrumental and conceptually-driven, Olsen remains committed to making the music accessible and relatable. Olsen's vision is further realized through the inclusion of special guests Owen Pallet, Màiri Chaimbeul, alaska B, and Zoon, each representing older music traditions. Celtic, European, North American Indigenous, and Traditional Chinese are explored and stretched, offering a modern perspective on ancient intuitively based traditions. While Michael Peter Olsen dismantles the preconceived notions surrounding the cello, he continues to create evocative emotional music. "Narrative of a Nervous System" invites listeners to explore the disconnections between mind and body, and offers a transformative musical journey that resonates with both the modern world and ancient traditions. “Essentially I’m trying to destroy the cello, but do it in a nice way”
Release date:
October 27, 2023
Label:
Install our app to receive notifications when new upcoming releases are added.

Recommended equipment and accessories
-
Audioengine A2 Plus
Precision-engineered 2.75-inch woofers and a 0.75-inch silk dome tweeter, featuring built-in DAC and Bluetooth connectivity for seamless integration.
-
Vinyl Care - Top Picks
A selection of accesories to keep your turntable equipment & vinyl records in the best shape
-
Nobsound Little Bear T7 Tube Preamp
Delivers rich, warm audio through its high-quality vacuum tubes, featuring multiple inputs and adjustable gain
-
Cartridges - Top Picks
A selection of turnatble cartridges that provide great performance and sound quality
-
Ortofon 2M Red Cartridge
Features an elliptical stylus that accurately tracks the grooves of vinyl records, delivering a rich, detailed sound with an output voltage of 5.5 mV
Featured Upcoming Vinyl
-
5 Seconds of Summer Everyone's A Star! (Neon Pink Glitter)
Republic Records
November 14, 2025 -
Kali Malone Magnetism
Ideologic Organ
November 7, 2025 -
Dry Cleaning Secret Love
4Ad
January 9, 2026 -
Little Feat The Last Record Album [2xLP]
Rhino/Warner Records
October 24, 2025 -
Kreator Krushers Of The World (Red)
Nuclear Blast
January 16, 2026 -
Joshua Hedley All Hat
New West Records
October 24, 2025 -
Ella Eyre Everything, in Time
Play It Again Sam
November 21, 2025 -
Downswing And Everything Was Dark
Mnrk Heavy
November 14, 2025 -
Panic Shack Panic Shack
Brace Yourself
November 7, 2025 -
TEED Always With Me
Totally Enormous, LP
December 5, 2025 -
Death Cult Paradise Live (White Black Splatter) [2xLP]
Beggars Banquet
January 16, 2026 -
Novembre Words Of Indigo
Peaceville
November 7, 2025 -
Guided by Voices Thick Rich And Delicious
Gbv Inc
October 31, 2025 -
Bonginator Retrodeath
Testimony Records
November 7, 2025