Mr Little Jeans

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Mr Little Jeans
Birth nameMonica Linn Birkenes
Born Grimstad, Norway
Genres
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2009–present
Labels
Website mrlittlejeans.com

Monica Linn Birkenes, better known by her stage name Mr Little Jeans, is a Norwegian singer-songwriter living in Los Angeles, California. [1] She has released two studio albums: Pocketknife in 2014, and Better Days in 2022. [2]

Contents

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 a 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 serving tables 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, titled Angel [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 25 March 2014. [8]

Discography

Studio albums

TitleDetailsPeak chart positions
AUS
[9]
US
Heat

[10]
Pocketknife4033
Better Days
  • Released: 3 June 2022

Extended plays

TitleEP detailsPeak chart positions
US
Electronic


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

Singles

TitleYearAlbum
"Angel"2010Angel
"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"2018Non-album singles
"Unfollow"

Guest appearances

TitleYearOther artist(s)Album
"Back to the Start"2013 Iron Man 3 soundtrack

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