[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!

Playlist

[2026] Recommended Norwegian Artists Summary
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Unforgivable SinnerLene Marlin		René Marlin tops the chart with debut single
2	Firestone (ft. Conrad Sewell)Kygo		The background of Kygo from Norway becoming a world-renowned music producer
3	FadedAlan Walker		About Alan Walker’s EDM music
4	we fell in love in octobergirl in red		girl in red is loved by young people for her music that resonates with the heart
5	Cure For MeAURORA		Norwegian singer Aurora: her music and influence
6	StrangersSigrid		Sigrid, a Norwegian singer-songwriter.
7	InvocationIhsahn		A metal song composed by Isahn.
8	the state i’m inTrine Rein		Trine Rein's solo debut in 1993
9	Hurts So GoodAstrid S		Introducing the musical career and talents of Astrid S, a singer-songwriter from Norway
10	SomebodyDagny		Norwegian talent Danny draws global attention with a fusion of pop and electro
11	La Prima EstateErlend Øye		A versatile Norwegian artist active across multiple genres
12	LighterKyle Alessandro		Kyle Alessandro's Musical Talent and Success
13	The RecluseMagnet		Singer-songwriter from Bergen
14	PstereoEmilie Nicolas		Biography and appeal of Norwegian singer Emilie Nicolas
15	E Du Nord?Kari Bremnes		Kari Bremnes, a master of poetic Norwegian music
16	Love Decay (feat. Michelle Darkness)Liv Kristine		The achievements of Norwegian singer-songwriter Liv Kristine
17	If A Song Could Get Me YouMarit Larsen		Marit Larsen’s musical life and achievements
18	Lay By MeRuben		Ruben from Norway, a talent in dark pop music.
19	White FoxesSusanne Sundfør		Susanne Sundfør's musical career
20	Dead PassengersSondre Lerche		Singer-songwriter from Bergen
21	Fire in your HeartSissel		Sissel is a singer from Bergen
22	StayTooji		Toozi is a singer and model born in Iran.
23	FairytaleAleksandr Rybak		Singer who moved to Norway, excellent at Eurovision.
24	Singing Softly to MeKings of Convenience		Kings Convenience, an acoustic pop duo
25	Dagen æ bli storMalin Reitan		Marin Reitan, Eurovision third place finisher
26	Hymne Til JosefMorten Harket		Morten Harket, the vocalist of a-ha
27	Song for Ronnie JamesJorn		Jørn, the solo project of the vocalist from Wataridori
28	The Day You Went AwayM2M		M2M is a pop duo that disbanded in 2002.
29	Drive Away My HeartIda Maria		Ida Maria is a singer from Nesna.
30	Always Too LateAnnie		Annie is a Norwegian female singer and DJ.
31	Get Me Out Of HereMarion Raven		Marion’s solo debut album reaches No. 6 on the Norwegian charts
32	Girl In OsloBIGBANG		Norwegian rock trio known for their electrifying live performances
33	City BoyDonkeyboy		Donkeyboy, a Norwegian synth-pop band
34	The Golden CoreMotorpsycho		The Norwegian experimental rock band, Motorpsycho
35	IsaEnslaved		Enslaved: The Majestic Evolution of Norse Mythology
36	MONUMENTKEiiNO		Norway’s KEiiNO: a fusion of Sámi music and electropop
37	Do Ya Wanna Taste ItWIG WAM		Wigwam’s rock music and global success
38	Progenies of the Great ApocalypseDIMMU BORGIR		Norwegian symphonic black metal band
39	MajestyMadrugada		Norwegian alternative rock band
40	Freezing MoonMayhem		The history and appeal of the Norwegian black metal band Mayhem
41	Mother NorthSatyricon		The evolution and artistry of the Norwegian metal band Satyricon
42	MetropolisSeigmen		Saigmen, evolving from grunge to gothic
43	Drain CosmeticsSerena-Maneesh		Serina Manish’s musical style and reputation
44	The Future Sound of MusicUlver		Ulver is constantly evolving with a diverse musicality
45	All I KnowAnneli Drecker		Anneli Drecker is the vocalist of Bel Canto
46	FredlysningGåte		A song by the Norwegian folk rock band Gåte
47	Haba HabaStella Mwangi		Kenyan singer active in Norway
48	You Love Who You LoveZara Larsson		Zara Larsson, a talented Swedish dance-pop singer
49	The Bird SongAnette Askvik		A Collection of Songs Sung by Annette
50	roundaboutSilje		A track included on Celia’s debut album
51	Beyond My ControlAnja Garbarek		Anya is the daughter of a jazz musician
52	All My Friends Are DeadTurbonegro		Norway’s heretical rock collective Turbonegro
53	Into the Infinity of ThoughtsEmperor		Emperor is a black metal band
54	Det var en gang et menneskeWongraven		The solo project of Wongravens Satyricon
55	Northern HymnDEMONAZ		Demonaz is Harald Nævdal’s solo project
56	Running guyHanne Vatnoey		Singer-songwriter from Bergen
57	GloriousMaria Haukaas Storeng		Maria Ha, a singer from Finland
58	One-Armed BanditJaga Jazzist		Jaga Jazzist, an experimental jazz band
59	Singing The SongKurt Nilsen		Kurt Nilsen is a Norwegian singer and the winner of Pop Idol.
60	The Healing SmokeJan Garbarek		Saxophonist from Garbarek