Subgud: Expander
Listen to Norway is the Music Information Centre Norway’s international promotional programme. Twice a year, more than 35 titles representing the very best of Norwegian releases are shipped all over the world to a wide range of carefully selected recipients. Now you can also be one of those selected few as mic.no/english profiles all records included in the latest international shipment. Read our profile on Subgud.
Electronica pioneers Subgud have been around for quite some time, establishing themselves as a mainstay on Norway’s vibrant electronica scene. Renowned novelist Harald Rosenløw Eeg and partner Ginge have created their own kind of mellow and highly personal electronic music with an emphasis on vibrant but understated tunes. In a genre where musical fashion changes rapidly, Subgud has managed to maintain an identity and presence that’s almost timeless. They avoid the temptation to copy the latest fad, and choose to focus on their very own kind of electronic music. Several guest vocalists have been recruited to give the record an even more human touch, and the end result is a release that’s refreshingly solid.
Subgud: Expander (Yonada / MNW – YON CD 2)
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