Norse Doom Metal is a rare commodity. The fact that two teenagers from Ammerud have managed to release their second album to rave reviews before turning 18 is impressive. Golden Core is a study in artistic vision.
Sigrid Moldestad knows that music can change the world. The composer, communicator and folk musician has always written music with a message. It is no exception when she releases the single "Song Til Deg" today. - It is a song of thanks to those who stand by you, whether it is a party and fun or boring and ordinary everyday life.
Hollywood is something as rare as a Norwegian supergroup. Billie Van, Jonas Alaska and Mikhael Paskalev have always been involved in each other's careers, but never wanted to write music together before. - I always thought it would be too difficult, says Jonas Alaska.
Anja Garbarek has been awarded the EDVARD Prize in the Open Class category for "The Road is Just a Surface." - I am extremely happy, and very proud, said an emotional Garbarek to standing ovation at Nøtterøy Cultural Center on Sunday evening.
At the age of 40, Erik Lukashaugen quit his secure finance job to pursue music. Giving his dream a chance is the scariest and smartest thing he's ever done. - It's more beautiful to have freshly pressed vinyl on the record player than freshly laid tiles in the cabin.
It's been almost ten years since Gabrielle took Norway by storm. Her career got off to a flying start with a song that has led to both success and frustration. - I don't hide the fact that we've worked really hard to get over the grind of being a commercial pop artist with "Ring meg" in our bag.
Cecilie Ore has been awarded TONO's EDVARD Prize in the Contemporary 2019 category for the work "Waterworks".
From Pembrokeshire in rural Wales, I SEE RIVERS have captured the attention of the UK. The Norwegian girls have no regrets about giving up city life. – More than anything else, I think it's the perception of time in rural Wales that has had the biggest impact on our music.
Polaris HUB, a joint venture between the Nordic collective rights management societies TONO, Koda (DK) and Teosto (FIN), has entered into a licensing agreement with Facebook. “The agreement represents another important step forward in the work to ensure that Nordic rights holders receive payment when their music is used digitally,” says Cato Strøm, CEO of TONO.
