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Ex Norwegian

Miami Beach, FL Rock / Powerpop / Indie

Ex Norwegian

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About

Members: Roger Houdaille, Michelle Grand, Guiseppe Rodriguez

Sounds Like: The Kinks, Weezer, Built to Spill, Mother Mother, David Bowie (Official)

Label: Limited Fanfare Records, Dying Van Gogh Records

Manager: Brain Kurtz

Bio: With the aspiration of breaking the stranglehold of mundane indie rock music, Ex Norwegian burst into the scene with the song "Something Unreal" in the summer of 2008. The song quickly gained enough attention to send the Miami Beach based group to New York City, showcasing at that years CMJ Music... See Full Bio

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: Interview on Sock Monkey SoundToday we welcome Michelle Grand... http://t.co/fZ8y6E6qmE

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“...that special ability to shift gears from lo fi to power rock without missing a beat.”

— Kim Becker, Liquid [Hip]

“[Sketch] is immediate proof why the return of Ex Norwegian is one of the most important moments in indie music this year and those to come.”

— RingMaster, RingMaster Reviews

“...masters of the infectious three-minute pop-rock song, reinventing no wheels but making ‘em roll as well as anyone.”

— John Thomason, Boca Mag

“...a highly evolved version of Weezer.”

— Now This ROCKS!

“Ex Norwegian gets it right in a way that radio has largely forgotten.”

— DC, Dirty Impound

“This is seriously good stuff with not an ounce of youthful angst, but a totally refreshing guitar driven half hour of three minute tunes.”

— MH, Classic Rock Society

“Solid pop that has a fine rock kicker. ”

“[Sketch] is an otherworldly slab of catchy pop rock song after catchy pop rock song, conceived in some fantastic place where the ’90s power pop bubble never burst.”

— Ed, Ed's Music

“Sketch belies its title. In truth, it's more a masterpiece.”

— Lee Zimmerman, Broward/Palm Beach New Times

“Sketch performs a neat trick — it improves on something that, before the release of this album, didn’t seem to need improving.”

— Dan Sweeney, CityLink

“trend forward band...who are masterfully grabbing hold of that 90's sound and making it their own.”

— Ric, RevMiami

“...one of the leading lights of Miami's indie-rock scene”

— Dan Sweeney, City Link

“I pick out Ex Norwegian for the next big indie thing.”

— Lies Hamilton, Revue West Michigan

“Ex Norwegian is perfectly frantic and accessible.”

— Brian Tucker, Bootleg Magazine

“...catchy, radio-friendly record that will probably stay stuck in your car’s CD player for a good part of the summer.”

— Jason Lind, Metro Spirit

“These folks combine some of the best elements from 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s pop...all the while presenting their songs with all the crystal clear clarity that twenty-first century technology allows.”

“Ex Norwegian has put together another one of those albums where the band’s promise is evident from the first song on the album to its last.”

— Bill, Striker Bill

“Ex Norwegian writes catchy tracks, while putting in a undertone of crunch and a little dash of shoegaze to their overall clean vocals.”

— Christopher Anthony, The Fire Note

“...chock-full of exuberant, exhilarating performances and an unerring pop sensibility that's both brash and irresistible.”

— Lee Zimmerman, Miami New Times

“...eclectic, indie-pop sonic adventure...”

— Hilary Saunders, The Hurricane

“Their debut album, Standby, works the proverbial sonic room expertly and confidently...”

— Staff, Orlando Weekly

“...an incredibly eclectic mix of powerpop, shoegaze, indie rock, and even hints of stoner rock.”

— Dan Goldin, Exploding In Sound

“It’s one of those infectious, uncomplicated tunes that gets your head bobbing and your mind thinking that you’ve heard it before, but you haven’t.”

— Larry Boytano on "Something Unreal", Closer Magazine

“...though they profess a love for prog rock, they are sweet powerpop instead.”

“It's not often that a band comes around with a completely new sound. Ex Norwegian manage to combine powerpop, classic rock and indie music to set themselves apart from what's already out there.”

— Rayme Samuels, The Miami Herald

“...easily one of the best pop bands of the twenty-first century.”

“...fashions brilliantly conceived and arranged tunes. You may detect a bit of a Ray Davies sensibility.”

— Paul Freeman, Palo Alto Daily News

“...an album that challenges you to appreciate it in more than one listen, it's not going to come to you immediately and why should it as it is a well crafted album.”

— Jimbo, Grumpy Rocker

“...yet another strong release [House Music] from a band that can apparently do no wrong.”

— Dan Sweenry, Salty Eggs

“House Music...is Ex Norwegian's most accessible and, perhaps, best work. Laden with great lyrics, catchy melodies, musical hooks and huge harmonies this is one effort that demands to be noticed.”

— Old School, Ripple Effect

“Something Unreal makes a pleasant enough diversion from my digital players indie pop dominated playlists.”

— Tom, indie-mp3

“There’s something archly ’90s about power-pop trio Ex Norwegian. Maybe it’s the frenetic drum rolls (such as in “Not a Mouse”) or it could be the key-changes, or perhaps it’s the carefree, almost childlike vocal delivery, reminiscent of early Weezer (see “Initiative Rock”).”

— Sarah L, InForty

“...a fun collection of power pop gems..great songs like these can grab hold of you that quickly.”

— Jason Martinez, Owl Magazine

“Ex Norwegian continue to evolve with “House Music”, a collection of tunes that will get plenty of airplay around my home.”

— Now This Rocks!

“Houdaille and his revolving cast of co-conspirators have evolved with an assertive style and clear pop savvy that distinguishes most of the better bands operating within rock realms -- not only locally but on a national scale as well.”

— Lee Zimmerman, Broward New Times

“...a pretty good power-pop act with a firm understanding of what makes this kind of music work.”

— Karl Arney, Stereo Subversion

“...a terrific album that delivers superior melodies along with adventurous arrangements. Highly recommended...”

— Powerpopaholic, Powerpopaholic

“...the whole album [House Music] is ripe with Costello-like signatures, including distinct and danceable drum sections, hooky guitar lines, and lyrics full of venom.”

— Ted Chase, QRO Magazine

“Once we started playing it...we just couldn't STOP... when they sink in...you are likely to be addicted for life... House Music is easily one of the best pop albums of 2012.”

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Norton Museum of Art
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Carlos Wilde
Enjoyed listening to you. Happy Holidays and a great 2013
Marlin Huerta
I love this band! It's always so rewarding when you finally find some quality tunes after digging through some dull groups.
Mr. My City aka Toul...
very nice!
Ashton Haze
Excellent songwriting . Very catchy. I like your creativeness too. cheers
Brett Basil
I love this sound,gang!
Downfall of the Mech...
hey guys... we should book a show together in the near future. take care!

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