[2026] Recommended Norwegian Artists Summary
What kind of image do you have of Norway’s popular music scene? If you like classic pop, a-ha might come to mind right away; if you’re into metal, you might quickly think of the black metal bands that even inspired films.
In recent years, Norway has produced global music producers like Kygo and Alan Walker, and the rise of young singer-songwriters such as AURORA and girl in red has been remarkable.
In this article, we’ll spotlight Norwegian musicians and introduce a selection of recommended artists all at once!
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StayTooji
Tooji is a singer who is also active as a TV host and model.
He was born in Iran and moved to Norway when he was a child.
“Stay” is a single released in 2012, and he performed this song at the Eurovision Song Contest 2012.
FairytaleAleksandr Rybak
Alexander Rybak, who is active as a singer and violinist, was born in Minsk and moved to Norway at the age of six.
“Fairytale” is a song performed at the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 and reached number one on the Norwegian charts.
Singing Softly to MeKings of Convenience
Kings of Convenience is an acoustic pop duo consisting of Eirik Glambek Bøe and Erlend Øye, formed in 1991.
“Singing Softly to Me” is included on their 2001 album Quiet Is the New Loud.
Dagen æ bli storMalin Reitan
Malin Reitan is a singer from Trondheim who competed in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2005 and finished in third place.
“Dagen æ bli stor” is a track from the 2006 album “Malin på månen.”
Hymne Til JosefMorten Harket
The singer from Kongsberg, Morten Harket, was the vocalist of the band a-ha, which disbanded in 2010.
He has also pursued a solo career, and “Hymne Til Josef” is a track from his 1993 album “Poetenes Evangelium.”
Song for Ronnie JamesJorn
Jorn is the solo project of vocalist Jørn Lande, known as the “migratory bird with a microphone.” “Song for Ronnie James” is a track included on the 2010 tribute album Dio.
The Day You Went AwayM2M
M2M was a pop duo consisting of childhood friends Marion Raven and Marit Larsen, which disbanded in 2002.
“The Day You Went Away” is a track from their 2000 album “Shades of Purple.”