Captivating Norwegian bands and artists: a new doorway to Nordic music

Since Last WednesdayHighaskaite

Highasakite – Since Last Wednesday (Official Video)

Highasakite is a five-member indie pop-rock band from Norway.

They released their debut album, All That Floats Will Rain, in 2012 and made their international debut in 2013 with the EP In and Out of Weeks.

They were nominated for Best New Artist at the Norwegian Grammy Awards, released their worldwide debut album Silent Treatment in 2014, and also performed in Japan at Hostess Club Weekender.

In 2016, they released Camp Echo and appeared at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert.

Since Last Wednesday is a track from the Silent Treatment album, and its music video is distinctive.

Am I WrongNico & Vinz

Nico & Vinz – Am I Wrong [Official Music Video]

Nico & Vinz is a pop duo from Oslo, Norway.

They originally performed under the name Envy, won the Emergenza Music Festival—one of the world’s largest amateur band contests—in 2010, and debuted in 2011 with the song “One Song.” Their 2013 single “Am I Wrong” topped the charts in the Nordic countries, they performed at the Nobel Prize ceremony in Oslo, signed a major deal with Warner Bros., and released the single in the U.S.

in spring 2014, where it became a major hit, reaching as high as No.

4 despite their being previously unknown there.

As Norwegian artists of African descent, they draw on diverse musical backgrounds to craft a unique sound often described as a new-era “nature sound.”

After The Sun (Original Mix)Pegato

After The Sun (Original Mix)

Pegato, also known as Patrik Halten, is a young music producer, songwriter, and DJ from Kristiansund, Norway.

He has a pet cat.

He has created remixes across various genres—including tropical house, deep house, melodic house, chill, and electronic—and has released around 27 tracks, including original works.

He also uploads many tracks on SoundCloud, and judging by his follower count, he is a Nordic newcomer to watch.

“After The Sun” is a track released in 2015, featuring a Nordic sound with a tropical house vibe.

9 (After Coachella) ft. MØ, SOPHIECashmere Cat

Cashmere Cat – 9 (After Coachella) ft. MØ, SOPHIE

Cashmere Cat is a trackmaker and male DJ from Halden, Norway, born in 1987.

He rose to fame with the release of Mirror Maru in 2012, and before becoming a trackmaker, he was also active as a hip-hop DJ.

He performed in Japan at Summer Sonic in 2016 and released his debut album in April 2017.

9 (After Coachella) is a track from his first album, featuring Danish singer MØ and SOPHIE.

MONUMENTKEiiNO

KEiiNO – MONUMENT (Official Music Video) Norway MGP 2021

KEiiNO is a music group that brilliantly bridges Norway’s tradition and innovation.

Their sound boldly fuses the Indigenous Sámi traditional singing style “joik” with irresistibly catchy electropop.

Formed at the end of 2018, they made a global splash the following year when “Spirit in the Sky,” performed at the Eurovision Song Contest 2019, won first place in the public vote.

The harmony woven from the trio’s diverse musical backgrounds is as mesmerizing and powerful as the aurora of the far north.

Their music, embodying cultural diversity, is sure to stir the sensibilities of anyone seeking something new and exciting.

Do Ya Wanna Taste ItWIG WAM

Wig Wam – “Do Ya Wanna Taste It” (Peacemaker Theme Song)

Formed in Halden, Norway in 2001, Wig Wam is a bona fide rock band that embodies the flamboyance of glam metal and the soul of classic rock.

Showcasing their signature track “In My Dreams” at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2005, they finished 9th and made their name resound across Europe.

From their debut album, “667..

The Neighbour of the Beast,” they have consistently delivered melodies that instantly grab listeners and powerful performances.

In 2022, one of their songs was selected for the opening of a popular drama series, drawing global attention once again.

Their sound, which brings the heat of vintage rock into the present, is perfect for anyone who just wants to get fired up without overthinking.

1:18Lemaitre

Lemaitre – 1:18

Metre is an electropop duo from Norway.

Formed in Oslo in 2010 by Ulrik and Ketil, they began their activities by releasing their first EP, The Friendly Sound.

A track from that EP, 1:18, was featured in a 2013 iPhone 5c commercial, bringing them wider attention.

The band name is said to be derived from Georges Lemaître, the Belgian Catholic priest and astronomer regarded as the proposer of the Big Bang theory.

They signed with Astralwerks in 2014 and are currently based in Los Angeles.

Their sound features laid-back rock beats and dreamy, pop-leaning electronic textures, evoking a soft electronica sensibility.