Mikhael Paskalev

The instant Paskalev reaches for his trusty harmonica, a sudden surge of iPhones and ear-piercing screams mark the hysteria taking over, capping off a dazzling Brisbane debut for the Norwegian-Bulgarian singer and his wacky band.

There was no fooling anyone at Oxford Art last night, though – Mikhael Paskalev is surely one of the nicest boys in indie-pop around.

A solo rendition of Hey Joseph closed out the set, as if the audience needed any more proof of Paskalev’s vocal ability.

"I don’t want to become a formulaic songwriter – I want to keep playing with the form."

Mikhael Paskalev dances his way to Aussie deal