[2025] Recommended Norwegian Artists Summary
What kind of image do you have of Norway’s popular music scene? If you like classic pop, a-ha might come to mind right away; if you’re into metal, you might quickly think of the black metal bands that even inspired films.
In recent years, Norway has produced global music producers like Kygo and Alan Walker, and the rise of young singer-songwriters such as AURORA and girl in red has been remarkable.
In this article, we’ll spotlight Norwegian musicians and introduce a selection of recommended artists all at once!
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GloriousMaria Haukaas Storeng
Maria Haukaas Storeng is a singer born in Finnsnes who rose to fame by participating in the 53rd Eurovision Song Contest.
“Glorious” is the theme song of the 2011 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships.
One-Armed BanditJaga Jazzist
Jaga Jazzist is an experimental jazz band formed in 1994, and they have also performed at the Fuji Rock Festival.
“One-Armed Bandit” is the title track of an album released in 2010.
Singing The SongKurt Nilsen
Kurt Nilsen is a singer from Bergen who won the Norwegian version of Pop Idol in 2003.
Singing The Song is included on his second album, A Part of Me, released in 2004.
The Healing SmokeJan Garbarek
Jan Garbarek is a saxophonist from Mysen who collaborates with a variety of artists.
“The Healing Smoke” is a track from his 1996 album Visible World.
In conclusion
In particular, recent Norwegian music is remarkably diverse—ranging from cutting-edge EDM to avant-garde metal to sounds that reflect distinctly Nordic roots—and you should get a sense of that by checking out the artists introduced here.
I’d be delighted if this article serves as a springboard for you to pay more attention to Norwegian music and its artists!