|
Spellemannprisen
The Spellemannprisen (also referred to as the Norwegian Grammy Awards) is a Norwegian music award ceremony presented by International Federation of the Phonographic Industry#Local associations, IFPI Norge and :no:FONO, FONO. It was first awarded in 1973 for the recording year 1972, and has been awarded every year since. It is the most significant award that a group or artist can receive in Music of Norway, Norwegian music. The award ceremony is organized by the Spellemann Committee, which is appointed by IFPI Norge and FONO. The annual ceremony features performances by prominent artists. The awards are presented in a widely viewed broadcast ceremony. The awards are the Norwegian equivalent to the Grammy Awards for music, and it is one of the major awards in Norway along with the Gullruten for television, Amanda Award, Amandaprisen for motion pictures, and Hedda Award, Heddaprisen for stage performances. Juries and scoring The number of awards given varies somewhat from year to yea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spellemann Of The Year Award
The Spellemann of the Year () is a traveling trophy awarded each year during the Spellemannprisen. The award goes to a Norwegian artist or group that has distinguished itself in particular in the past year. The winner is chosen on an open basis by a special jury. The award was first awarded during the Spellemannprisen 1985 in 1986, and then went to A-ha. Background Unlike most other Spellemann awards, where a professional jury selects a winner from the artists entered, a special jury selects the winner of the Spellemann of the Year on an arbitrary basis. The award also takes into account the artist's performance, commercial success and record releases. The winner receives a bronze statuette shaped like a gramophone player, which they will keep for one year. The award is usually presented by the previous year's winner. The statuette was made by sculptor Erlingur Jónsson. A precursor to the Spellemann Award of the Year was awarded under the name Artist of the Year to The Monroes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aurora (singer)
Aurora Aksnes (; born 15 June 1996), known simply as Aurora (stylized in all capital letters), is a Norwegian singer, songwriter and record producer. Referred to as the "Fairy of Pop", she is a defining figure in contemporary Nordic popular music, Nordic pop, known for her introspective songwriting, ethereal soundscapes, and emotional depth. Aurora first gained recognition as a teenager in Norway, quickly emerging as one of the country's most notable Music of Norway#Pop and rock, pop acts of the 2010s. Her debut studio album, ''All My Demons Greeting Me as a Friend'' (2016), incorporated electropop and Folk music, folk as musical styles. The album topped the VG-lista, Norwegian Albums Chart for two consecutive weeks and was certified silver by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). Her follow-up project was a two-part concept album: ''Infections of a Different Kind (Step 1)'' was released in 2018, with ''A Different Kind of Human (Step 2)'' arriving in 2019. Her fourth studio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sigrid (singer)
Sigrid Solbakk Raabe (born 5 September 1996), known professionally as Sigrid, is a Norwegian singer and songwriter. She has released two studio albums, ''Sucker Punch'' (2019) and '' How to Let Go'' (2022), both of which reached the top of the charts in Norway as well as reaching the top 5 in the United Kingdom. She has also released three EPs. Early life Sigrid Solbakk Raabe was born in Ålesund to Håkon Raabe and Anette Sølberg Solbakk on 5 September 1996. She has two older siblings, a brother, Tellef, who is also a musician, and a sister, Johanne. At her first performance, in kindergarten, she had to be pulled off the stage after crying. She began playing the piano at age 7 and began singing at age 13. When she was 13, she performed a version of Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit". In her early youth, she planned to become a teacher or lawyer or journalist, thinking a career in music would be too uncertain. In her first year of high school, she realized that music was more ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karpe
Karpe (previously known as Karpe Diem between 2000 and 2018) is a Norwegian rap group from Oslo, consisting of Magdi Omar Ytreeide Abdelmaguid (b. 1984) and Chirag Rashmikant Patel (b. 1984). Biography Magdi Omar Ytreeide Abdelmaguid, of mixed Egyptian/Norwegian origin, was born on 3 June 1984 in Oslo to an Egyptian father and a Norwegian mother from Stryn, Sogn og Fjordane. Chirag Rashmikant Patel, of Indian origin, was born on 20 July 1984 in Lørenskog. His Indian father immigrated from Uganda and Chirag grew up in Oslo. His mother originates from Anand, India. Magdi and Chirag first met in 1998 in the Oslo Handelsgymnasium, where they were both studying and making music individually. The duo was formed in 2000. The duo has released five albums, four EPs and won a number of awards, including seven Spellemannprisen awards. Career 2004–2016 Karpe's debut release, ''Glasskår EP'' in 2004, was a commercial success, and the titular single "Glasskår" peaked at No. 9 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boy Pablo
Boy Pablo (stylized as boy pablo) (born 29 November 1998) is the indie pop music project of Norwegian singer songwriter Nicolas Muñoz. Muñoz writes, records, performs, and produces all of the project's music. Boy Pablo's live band currently consists of Nicolás Muñoz (guitar, vocals), Gabriel Muñoz (lead guitar), Judah Kubendran (bass guitar) and Esteban Muñoz (drums). Boy Pablo gained attention in late 2017 after the music video for the song "Everytime" gained international popularity on YouTube's algorithm.Bjerkestrand, Frode (16 April 2018)Nicolas Muñoz var vant til å spille konserter for venner og kjente. Så la han ut en video på Youtube ''Bergens Tidende'' (in Norwegian). . Retrieved 31 August 2020. The duology concept EPs ''Roy Pablo'' (2017) and ''Soy Pablo'' (2018) were released under Boy Pablo's own independent label 777 Music. His debut studio album, ''Wachito Rico'' was released in October 2020. Out of nominations for five Spellemann Awards, Boy Pablo has won ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Astrid S
Astrid Smeplass (born 29 October 1996), known professionally as Astrid S, is a Norwegian singer and songwriter. In 2013, she placed fifth in the Norwegian version of '' Pop Idol'', entitled '' Idol – Jakten på en superstjerne''. In 2020, she released her debut studio album, '' Leave It Beautiful'', through Universal. Early life Growing up in the tiny village of Berkåk in Rennebu Municipality, Smeplass played piano at home and flute in her school's marching band. However, she felt classical music was too confining, so she learned guitar and began writing her own songs, inspired by her main influence, John Mayer. At age 13, Smeplass learned to speak English. Career 16-year-old Smeplass released her first single "Shattered", which was co-written by American singer-songwriter Melanie Fontana, after participating in '' Idol - Jakten på en superstjerne'' in 2013. She signed a publishing deal with Sony ATV Music Publishing shortly after. Her first single under her new a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kvelertak
is a Norwegian Heavy metal music, heavy metal band from Stavanger, formed in 2007. The group comprises vocalist Ivar Nikolaisen, guitarists Vidar Landa and Maciek Ofstad, bassist Marvin Nygaard and drummer Håvard Takle Ohr. Founding member and lead singer Erlend Hjelvik left the group in 2018, being replaced by Ivar Nikolaisen. Most of Kvelertak's songs have Norwegian lyrics, and their main influences are rock and roll, black metal and punk rock. The band's Kvelertak (album), self-titled debut album was released in 2010 and sold more than 15,000 copies in Norway. The second album, ''Meir (album), Meir'', was released in 2013, followed by ''Nattesferd'' in 2016 and ''Splid'' in 2020. ''Splid'' was the band's first album with Ivar Nikolaisen on lead vocals. History Formation and debut album (2007–2011) Kvelertak were formed in Stavanger, Norway, in 2007. A demo, ''Westcoast Holocaust'', was self-released that year. The band released their debut album, ''Kvelertak (album), K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sondre Lerche
Sondre Lerche (; born 5 September 1982) is a Norwegian singer, songwriter, musician and actor. His discography includes ten studio albums and multiple EPs. Early life Growing up in a suburb of Bergen, Lerche was heavily influenced by 1980s pop. Lerche was fascinated by bands such as the Beatles, A-ha, the Beach Boys, and Prefab Sprout, and began formal guitar instruction at the age of eight. Not being satisfied with classical lessons, Lerche's teacher introduced him to Brazilian music, such as bossa nova, and thus formed the foundation of Lerche's vast array of complex melodies and chords throughout his music today. At the age of fourteen, Lerche penned his first song, "Locust Girl." Lerche performed acoustic gigs at the club where his sister worked while he was still under age. Norwegian producer H.P. Gundersen "discovered" Lerche, and began to mentor him, exposing him to diverse music genres, including psychedelia, 1960s pop, and mainstream Brazilian music. Career Lerche me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lene Marlin
Lene Marlin Pedersen (born 17 August 1980) is a Norwegian musician, singer and songwriter. Career ''Playing My Game'' (1998–2002) Marlin made her Norwegian recording debut on 12 October 1998, with the single "Unforgivable Sinner", a number one Chart-topper, hit for eight weeks. It was the fastest selling single in Norwegian music history and appeared in the soundtrack of the Norwegian movie ''Schpaaa''. Her first album, ''Playing My Game'', followed. She won an MTV Europe award in 1999. Her single "Where I'm Headed", from the French film, ''Mauvaises fréquentations'', became a top 5 hit in France and Italy. Her song "Sitting Down Here" became a top 5 hit in the UK Singles Chart and reached number 5 in the Netherlands in 2000. ''Another Day'' (2003–2004) Marlin's second album, ''Another Day'', was released on 22 September 2003. Two singles were released: "You Weren't There (song), You Weren't There" and "Another Day". "You Weren't There" debuted at No. 1 on Norway Singles To ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Donkeyboy
Donkeyboy (occasionally stylised as donkeyboy) is a synthpop band from Drammen, Norway, formed in 2005. The band consists of Cato Sundberg (vocals, rhythm guitar), Kent Sundberg (synth, vocals), Peter Michelsen (guitar, backing vocals) and Thomas Drabløs (drums) History Donkeyboy were signed to Warner Music after an employee came across their music on MySpace. Their debut single, " Ambitions" was released on 26 March 2009 and was put into heavy rotation by NRK P3. The song's chorus is built around a bassline similar to those used on Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" and some of Madonna's 1980s songs. The song features guest vocals by Linnea Dale. "Ambitions" debuted on the Norwegian singles chart at number seven on 6 April 2009, and reached the number one spot on 29 June, after 13 weeks on the charts. "Ambitions" remained at the number one spot for 12 consecutive weeks, before being replaced by the band's second single " Sometimes" on September 22 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Music Award
A music award is an award or prize given to honour skill or distinction in music. There are different awards in different countries, and awards may focus on or exclude certain music; for example, some awards are only for classical music and not focused on popular music. Some awards are academic, while others are commercial and created by the music industry. Major music award *Grammy Awards * Brit Awards * MTV Video Music Awards *American Music Awards *Billboard Music Awards *Latin Grammy Awards * Brazilian Music Awards *MTV Europe Music Awards *iHeartRadio Music Awards * World Music Awards *BET Awards *People's Choice Awards *Mercury Prize *Juno Awards *Korean Music Awards *Golden Disc Awards *Golden Melody Awards * Gaon Chart Music Awards *Teen Choice Awards *NME Awards *ARIA Music Awards *MAMA Awards * Melon Music Awards * NRJ Music Awards *Latin American Music Awards * Billboard Latin Music Awards *Multishow Brazilian Music Award *Lo Nuestro Awards *MOBO Awards *Japan Recor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Undergrunn
Undergrunn is a Norwegian hip hop group that was formed in Oslo in 2018. The band consists of six members: Patrick Bakkeng (Fretex), Gabriel Doria (Plaza), Sverre Skogheim Gudmestad (Pus), Jo Almaas Marstein (Marstein), Jon Ranes (Loverboy) and Marcos Haugestad (Rikpappa). History Growing up in Tøyen and Gamlebyen in Oslo, Undergrunn came together to create music during secondary school. At 15, they debuted with the song "Isbil," leading to an appearance on By:Larm. The group released their EP ''UG Sommer'' in 2018. Their first album, Firenze's Finest, was released in autumn 2020. They received two nominations for P3 Gold 2022, including Artist of the Year and Song of the Year for "Italia." Undergrunn won the year's breakthrough class for the album Undergrunn at the Spellemannprisen 2022, along with four additional nominations in categories such as hip-hop, songwriter of the year, the release of the year for the album Undergrunn, and song of the year for "Italia." Undergru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
