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

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.

The Golden CoreMotorpsycho

Motorpsycho ‘The Golden Core’

Motorpsycho, a band that has led Norway’s music scene for over 30 years, is a rock group formed in Trondheim in 1989.

The core members are Bent Sæther and Hans Magnus Ryan.

Known for their shape-shifting style centered on psychedelic rock, they incorporate everything from hardcore and jazz to country.

With albums like Blissard and the classic Let Them Eat Cake, they have earned four Spellemann Awards—often called the Norwegian Grammys—cementing their formidable legacy.

Their fearless embrace of change and ongoing pursuit of experimental sounds are highly regarded by fans who seek music that defies genre boundaries.

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.

Summer Is Ready (Acoustic at Krossbanen,Norway)Comet Kid

Comet Kid – Summer Is Ready (Acoustic at Krossobanen, Norway)

Comet Kid is a five-piece band from Oslo, Norway, active since 2013, whose music spans folk rock, soul, and pop.

They released the albums Roots in 2014, Forces of Nature in 2015, and Halley in 2016.

The music video for Summer Is Ready, filmed in the fall of 2016 inside the Krossobanen cable car in Rjukan, Norway, features a backdrop of beautiful Nordic nature—distinctively Norwegian scenery that gives it a unique style.

SKYEmilie Nicolas

Emilie Nicolas – Sky (Audio)

Emilie Nicolas is a female singer-songwriter born in 1987 from Bekkestua, Norway.

She released her debut album, Like I’m a Warrior, on Sony Music Entertainment in 2014, and it reached number one on VG-lista, Norway’s record chart.

Sky is a new song released in 2017.

Day& Another DayJaga Jazzist

Jaga Jazzist – Day & Another Day

JAGA JAZZIST (also rendered as Jaga Jazzist; sometimes read as Yaga Yasist in Japanese) is an experimental jazz band formed in Norway in 1994.

Centered around the Hornevvet brothers—Lars, Martin, and Line—the members are each active as musicians and multi-instrumentalists.

Their live performances are acclaimed for blending a wide range of styles, from contemporary music to progressive, rock, jazz, and electronica.

They released their debut album in 1996, and in 2002 they broke into the top 10 of the Norwegian album charts, reaching as high as number 3.

They made their first visit to Japan in 2009 and have since performed at Fuji Rock and Summer Sonic.

Rescue SongMr. Little Jeans

Mr. Little Jeans – Rescue Song

Mr.

Little Jeans is a female musician from Grimstad, Norway.

As a child, she immersed herself in music through her mother’s guitar and Simon & Garfunkel records, grew up singing in a church choir, learned piano and guitar, and steadily progressed—winning singing contests in the countryside along the way.

She released her debut album, Pocketknife, in 2014, and its lead single, Good Mistake, went into heavy rotation on LA radio stations, bringing her wider recognition.

Angel was her debut single, released in 2010 on the Neon Gold label, and Rescue Song is the second single from the same EP.