Hjerteslag (band)

Hjerteslag
OriginBergen, Norway
GenresPop rock, alternative rock
Years active2011–present
LabelsEget Selskap, Fysisk Format
Members
  • Robert Eidevik
  • Arve Isdal
  • Yngve Andersen
  • Ivar Thormodsæther
Past members
  • Petter Sætre
  • Ole Andre Hjelmås
  • Nikolas Jon Aarland
  • Torjus Raknes
WebsiteOfficial Facebook page

Hjerteslag (lit. "Heartbeat") is a Norwegian alternative rock band, formed in Bergen in 2011.[1]

History

The band was formed by singer and songwriter Robert Eidevik in 2011 and in 2014 the band played at the music festivals by:Larm[2] and in 2015 at Øyafestivalen.[3]

In January 2015, they were nominated for Årets Urørt with the song "Papirsvaner".[4] In March 2015, the band released their debut album Møhlenpris motel, which was well received by critics.[5][6]

In 2016 came album number two, Vannmann86. The album was nominated for the 2016 Spellemann Award for "Best Rock" album.[7] The single "Sang Til Sonja" got some playing time on NRK P3.

During the first half of the corona pandemic in 2021, several band members chose to quit.[8][9]

During the corona pandemic (2021–2022), Robert Eidevik, together with new band members Arve Isdal, Yngve Andersen and Ivar Thormodsæter, recorded a new album, Tyvens dagbok.[10]

Band members

Members

  • Robert Eidevik – lead vocals, guitars (2011–present)
  • Arve Isdal – guitars (2021–present)
  • Yngve Andersen – bass (2021–present)
  • Ivar Thormodsæther – drums (2021–present)

Former members

  • Petter Sætre – drums (2011–2021)
  • Ole Andre Hjelmås – bass (2011–2021)
  • Nikolas Jon Aarland – guitars (2011–2021)
  • Torjus Raknes – guitars (2013–2021)

Discography

Albums

References

  1. ^ Hjerteslag var egentlig ferdig. I år fikk bergensbandet sitt store gjennombrudd.
  2. ^ Hjerteslag: Gamla, by:Larm
  3. ^ Øya 2014: Hjerteslag
  4. ^ Hjerteslag mot Slutface
  5. ^ Tor Martin Bøe (2015-03-16). "Plateanmeldelse: Hjerteslag – "Møhlenpris Motell"". VG. Retrieved 2022-04-04.
  6. ^ Robert Hoftun Gjestad (2015-03-19). "Rock med hjertet utenpå fra Hjerteslag". Aftenposten. Retrieved 2015-03-19.
  7. ^ Årets Nominerte (2016)
  8. ^ Hjerteslag er oppløst
  9. ^ Mandag spilte Hjerteslag på Verftet. Medlemmer sier at bandet er oppløst.
  10. ^ Konflikten tar en brå vending: Legger ut på turne