Furuberget is an

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founded in 2013 and based in Oslo, Norway. The label was created by musicians André Lersveen and Ole Torstein Hovig. The company name (literally 'the pine mountain') comes from the name of the forest in

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where Lersveen grew up, Furuberget Nature Reserve. In addition to their digital releases, Furuberget operates an online store through

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for its vinyl releases. Furuberget has signed many artists including The Hallway and previously

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with Spellemannprisen winners as members. Vidar Norheim, former member of

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, is also signed to Furuberget with his solo EP. Uno Møller, formerly of pop band Team Me, released ''Lizards'' under Furuberget in February and his album will come under the label later in the month.

Current roster

*ALMOSTHAPPY *Erick Ellectrick & His Fantasy Gang *Killer Kid Mozart *Magic Mirror *Mt. Mélodie *Posterboys *Sad Chloë *Spielbergs *Spring Breakers * Uno Møller *

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*Wild Fauna *Yobrepus

Discography

Furuberget uses bandcamp as well as iTunes and

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to distribute its digital releases and Tiger Record Shop in

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to distribute physical content worldwide.

Former Artists

Artists that were formerly part of Furuberget. *The Hallway *Hi Ho Mustachio *

*Unnveig Aas

References

{{Authority control Record labels established in 2013 Norwegian independent record labels 2013 establishments in Norway