Magnus Riise
Norwegian-American indie pop artist · NYC
Bio
Magnus Riise is a Norwegian-American indie pop songwriter and performer based in New York City. His music has been streamed in over 120 countries, and he has performed his original music in five countries — the US (New York, Denver, Fire Island, Ogunquit, Wilton Manors), Norway, Denmark, the UK, and Switzerland.
He creates and runs Extended Play, a free monthly live music showcase for queer indie recording artists in Hell's Kitchen — now in its 33rd edition with 66 guest artists featured since August 2023.
His debut EP Until Tomorrow (2023) was produced and mixed by Harry Burr, with songwriting collaborators including Mark Sanderlin (Lyon Hart, 25M+ YouTube streams), Kjetil Mørland (Eurovision 2015, co-writer of "A Monster Like Me"), and ASCAP/Jonathan Larson Award winners Charlie Sohne & Tim Rosser (India.Arie, Billy Porter). The EP's music videos have screened at film festivals internationally, including the Golden State Film Festival at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood ("Earthquake"), Out on Film in Atlanta ("Until Tomorrow"), and Big Syn London, where "Still Here" — featuring an all-queer Deaf cast performing in ASL — won Best Music Video. The EP received press coverage from HuffPost, The Advocate, OUT, INTO, and Queerty, among outlets across 12+ countries.
He is currently at work on a follow-up EP, One Day is Your Last Tomorrow, and a companion remix EP, Dance Until Tomorrow.
Music
Discography:
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"love me again (like it's 2010)" (2025)
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"For You (Boy Apocalypse Remix)" (2024)
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"My Heart Can Beat Again" (2024)
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"Through All the Snow" (2023)
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Until Tomorrow EP (2023): "From the Ground Up" · "Still Here" · "Until Tomorrow" · "For You" · "Earthquake"
Streaming Links:
Music Videos & Live Performance
Magnus Riise - "Still Here" Official Music Video
Magnus Riise at OTA September 15 2025
Magnus Riise - "From the Ground Up" Official Music Video
Magnus Riise at OTA February 10 2025
Press & Awards
Selected Awards and Nominations
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Best Music Video - Big Syn London - "Still Here"
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Best Music Video - Nyack International Film Festival - "From the Ground Up"
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Silver Achievement Award and Best Cinematography - International Film Festival Manhattan - "Earthquake"
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Best Music Video Nomination - Glam Awards, NYC - "Earthquake" and "My Heart Can Beat Again"
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Official Selection - Golden State Film Festival, Hollywood - "Earthquake"
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Official Selection - Out On Film, Atlanta - "Until Tomorrow"
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Official Selection - East London LGBTQ+ Film Festival - "Until Tomorrow"
"Honestly, I can’t stop hitting replay on the video. From its mesmerizing chorus to the increasingly haunting underwater visuals, it’s nearly impossible to look away."
Caitlynn McDaniel, Gayety
"Indie artist Magnus Riise is quickly becoming a staple in the New York City music scene, thanks to his powerful voice, soaring pop sound, and unapologetic queer identity."
Denny Patterson, Instinct
"This video is a stunning masterpiece, both in its concept and execution. The storytelling is simply outstanding and sets a new standard for excellence. In fact, I am confident that this music video has the power to emotionally touch anyone who watches it."
Mandy Rogers, EQ Music Blog
Extended Play w/Magnus Riise & Friends
Extended Play is a free monthly live music showcase for queer indie recording artists that Magnus founded in August 2023. Every month, the showcase brings together emerging and established artists for an evening of original music, building a recurring space where queer performers can share new work with a community that shows up consistently. Over 33 editions of uninterrupted monthly programming, the showcase has featured 66 unique guest artists — roughly 30% of whom have returned for multiple appearances — and has evolved through multiple format eras, a venue transition, and a special international edition in Oslo, Norway.
An Extended Play Spotify playlist collects music from every artist who has performed at the showcase, creating a living archive of the community the series has built.
What's Next
Upcoming:
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"One Day is Your Last Tomorrow" EP — Follow-up EP. Late 2026.
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"Dance Until Tomorrow" Remix EP — Companion release to both "Until Tomorrow" and "One Day is Your Last Tomorrow", featuring queer DJs and producers. Late 2026/Early 2027.
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Extended Play — Monthly at RISE, Hell's Kitchen, NYC. Next date: May 13th
