Hjerteslag (band)

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Hjerteslag
Origin Bergen, Norway
Genres Pop 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
Website Official Facebook page

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

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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

Former members

Discography

Albums

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References

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  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.
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  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