Surferosa is a rock band from

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formed in 2000, known for its distinct costumes and ''trashy electrified pop'' music. The band's musical style is primarily rock with punk/ new wave and

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influences and has been labeled "thrash pop". Most songs make integrated use of

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s, and Mariann provides a spunky vocal lead. The group is often compared to New Wave acts such as Blondie. Hailing from Bø in Telemark, Surferosa became popular in Norway after winning a tour and studio recording in a band contest called So What. It has received several positive critical reviews. Surferosa has completed tours in Asia, America, the United Kingdom and

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. It also made the soundtrack for the movie Bare Bea. The group's song ''Royal Uniform'' from the album ''The Force'' was used on the soundtrack for the computer/

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'' FIFA 07'' released by

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. The song has also been released as a downloadable track for Singstar on the PlayStation 3. ''Scandinavian Decay'', another song of theirs, was also used as a song in the Sims 2. The name Surferosa is taken from a record by the Pixies. In December 2009, Surferosa announced on their Myspace blog that they are taking a break from performing and recording, and have not made any further announcement since.

Members

*Mariann Thomassen,

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and

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*Andreas "Andy" Orheim,

*Henrik Gustavsen,

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*Kjetil Wevling,

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*Sigurd "Ziggy" Løvik,

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*Jan Roger Sletta (drums 1999-2007)

Gallery

Mariann Thomassen.jpg, Mariann Thomassen, lead singer in Norwegian band Surferosa

Discography

*''To Russia with Love'' (EP; 2002) *''Neon Kommando'' (EP; 2002) *''Shanghai My Heart'' (album; March 2003) *''Neon Commando'' (EP, UK issue w/different track list; October 2003) *"Lucky Lipstick" (single; 2003) *"Olympia" (single, promo only; 2003) *"Saturday Night" (single; January 2004) *"Satin Con Blonde" (single, promo only; October 2004) *"Royal Uniform" (single, promo only; 2005) *''The Force'' (album; September 2005) *''The Beat On The Street'' (album; April 2008)

External links

Official web site''Royal Uniform'' music video
from the album The Force (2005) {{Authority control Norwegian rock music groups Norwegian indie rock groups Musical groups established in 2000 2000 establishments in Norway Musical groups from Telemark