DUMMY THICC Steps Out with Double A-side Single 'Exodus / The L's ft Ivan Ave'

Debut album, 'DUMMY THICC & FRIENDS' due for release 13 June.

Norwegian drummer-turned-solo-artist DUMMY THICC (best known as Sigmund Vestrheim) delivers a bold statement of intent with his new double A-side single, ‘Exodus / The L’s’, out now via Mutual Intentions.

Lifted from his upcoming debut album, 'DUMMY THICC & FRIENDS' (out 13th June), the release showcases both sides of his eclectic musical personality: lush, introspective instrumentals and sharp-witted, collaborative hip-hop.

‘Exodus’ opens with cinematic melancholy - dusty chords, warped samples and live drums layered into a slow-burning instrumental that feels like a spiritual send-off. It’s beat-driven, but with the nuance and soul of a full-band performance, drawing from jazz, R&B, and DUMMY THICC’s deep roots in groove-led experimentation.

Flip to ‘The L’s’, and the energy shifts. Featuring celebrated Norwegian rapper Ivan Ave, the track pairs head-nod production with sharp lyrical reflection. Ivan Ave delivers his verses with signature cool, riding a laid-back, synth-washed groove that feels tailor-made for late-night headphone sessions. It’s a standout moment from the collaborative “Side B” of the forthcoming album.

Both tracks offer a glimpse into 'DUMMY THICC & FRIENDS' - a genre-defying love letter to beat culture, collaboration, and creative freedom. Fans of Madlib, DJ Harrison and Kaytranada will feel instantly at home in this richly textured sonic universe.

With 'Exodus / The L’s', DUMMY THICC proves he’s not just a drummer - he’s a producer and artist with a vision all his own.