[2026] Recommended Norwegian Artists Summary

roundaboutSilje

Silje Nergaard – Roundabout

Celia is a singer who has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest.

“Roundabout” is included on her debut album, “Tell Me Where You’re Going,” which was produced by Pat Metheny.

Beyond My ControlAnja Garbarek

ANJA GARBAREK beyond my control

Anja Garbarek is a singer-songwriter from Oslo and the daughter of jazz musician Jan Garbarek.

“Beyond My Control” is included on her 1996 album “Balloon Mood.”

All My Friends Are DeadTurbonegro

Turbonegro, All My Friends Are Dead (With Lyrics)

Flying the one-and-only banner of “deathpunk,” the maverick rock collective Turbonegro burst out of Norway.

Since their formation in 1988, they’ve fused the glitter of glam punk with the brute force of hard rock, provoking the world with their confrontational performances.

The album that cemented their name was the 1998 classic Apocalypse Dudes.

It went gold in their home country and was hailed by Dead Kennedys’ Jello Biafra as “the most important record in Europe.” The existence of a global fan organization further proves they’re more than just a band.

If you want to experience rock that laughs in the face of convention—intense, exhilarating, and unapologetic—this is for you.

Into the Infinity of ThoughtsEmperor

Emperor – Into The Infinity Of Thoughts

Emperor is a black metal band formed in 1991, and they performed in Japan for the first time in 2014.

“Into the Infinity of Thoughts” is a track from the 1994 album “In the Nightside Eclipse.”

Det var en gang et menneskeWongraven

Wongraven – Det Var En Gang et Menneske

Wongraven is the solo project of Satyr, a heavy metal musician known as the vocalist of Satyricon.

“Det var en gang et menneske” is included on the 1995 album “Fjelltronen.”

Northern HymnDEMONAZ

DEMONAZ – Northern Hymn / All Blackened Sky (OFFICIAL VISUALIZER VIDEO)

Demonaz is the solo project of heavy metal musician Harald Nævdal.

“Northern Hymn” is included on his debut album, March of the Norse, released in 2011.

Running guyHanne Vatnoey

Hanne Vatnoy “Running Guy” @ Dessin Showcase

Hanne Vatne is a singer-songwriter from Bergen who has been composing since she was 11.

She performed in Japan in 2009 and 2010.

“Running Guy” is a track from her 2010 album, “Me and My Piano.”