Contents. Early life Birkenes grew up in rural, Norway, the daughter of a shipbuilder and secretary. In her youth she performed in town plays and musical events, as well as church choirs and retirement homes. At age 18 she moved to London to study drama while waitressing to make ends meet. Music career 2010–present: Pocketknife After signing to independent label, Birkenes released her first single 'Rescue Song' in 2010. The Guardian compared her sound at the time to,. Later that year she put out her first EP entitled 'Angel EP.'
Little Jeans (aka) Monica Birkenes sets sail to her debut album, Pocketknife, on July 19th through Sony Music Entertainment Australia.
Birkenes grew in popularity with her 2011 cover of 's 'The Suburbs.' She often collaborates with Los Angeles producer, who was instrumental in creating her debut album, Pocketknife. The record was released on on March 25, 2014. Discography. Pocketknife (2014). F E V E R S - EP (2016) References.