[2025] Recommended Norwegian Artists Summary

E Du Nord?Kari Bremnes

Kari Bremnes – E Du Nord? (Herøy – Helgeland)

Kari Bremnes, a leading figure in the Norwegian music scene, captivates audiences with songs rich in poetic depth and storytelling.

Having transitioned from journalist to musician, she skillfully weaves elements of folk and jazz to create a world of sound that is uniquely her own.

Her debut album, Mitt ville hjerte, released in 1987, won the Spellemannprisen and launched a brilliant career.

She went on to solidify her reputation with acclaimed works such as Spor and the collaborative album Soløye with her siblings, both of which also earned the same award.

Songs like E du nord are widely loved.

Her music is characterized by a style that places emphasis on the lyrical worldview, with the music supporting and embracing the text.

She enjoys popularity abroad as well, with around 90,000 sales in Germany.

She is truly one of the treasures of Norwegian music.

If you’re seeking poetic, narrative-rich music and a mature, genre-transcending sound, she’s an artist you should definitely explore!

Lay By MeRuben

Ruben – Lay By Me

Ruben, an artist from Norway, is known for emotional, melancholic melodies and lyrics that reflect inner conflict.

While rooted in pop and electropop, he has built a unique musical world he calls “dark pop.” His debut single, “Walls,” released in 2017, reached No.

8 on the Norwegian charts and brought him widespread recognition.

The follow-up hit “Lay By Me” won Song of the Year at the 2019 Spellemannprisen, solidifying his talent.

His style, which transforms his personal mental health experiences into music, is deeply introspective yet resonates with many listeners.

Centered around piano and synths, his sound blends acoustic warmth with refined production.

If you’re looking for music that speaks to the depths of the heart, you should definitely step into his world.

White FoxesSusanne Sundfør

Susanne Sundfør – White Foxes (Official video)

Susanne Sundfør, from Haugesund, Norway.

Immersed in music from an early age, she is known for a style that traverses diverse genres—art pop, electronica, and folk—with meticulous sound production.

After debuting with the album “Susanne Sundfør” in 2007, she cemented her international reputation with works such as “The Silicone Veil,” which includes the single “White Foxes,” and the modern classic “Ten Love Songs” in 2015.

“Ten Love Songs” won three Spellemann Awards in her home country, and her collaboration with M83, “Oblivion,” was nominated as a film song—testament to her proven talent.

Her music, weaving intellect and emotion, offers a worldview that listeners seeking inventive pop absolutely should experience.

the state i’m inTrine Rein

Trine Rein The State I´m In

Trine Rein was born in San Francisco and moved to Norway when she was a child.

She debuted as a solo singer in 1993.

“the state i’m in” is a track from the album “Beneath My Skin,” released in 1996.

The RecluseMagnet

Magnet – The Recluse

Magnet is a singer-songwriter from Bergen, and his stage name comes from the fact that he was somewhat anemic in childhood.

He performed in Japan in 2003 and 2005.

“The Recluse” is included on the 2000 album “Quiet & Still.”

Dead PassengersSondre Lerche

Sondre Lerche – “Dead Passengers”

Sondre Lerche is a singer-songwriter from Bergen, and he reportedly started playing guitar when he was eight years old.

“Dead Passengers” is a track from his debut album, Faces Down, released in 2001.

Fire in your HeartSissel

Sissel Kyrkjebø & Plácido Domingo – Fire In Your Heart

Sissel is a singer from Bergen, and her beautiful singing voice is known as the “Crystal Voice.” She also sang the opening theme for the Japanese TV drama Summer Snow.

Fire in Your Heart was the theme song of the Lillehammer Olympics.