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"Norwegian band to love"

"This is a record lots of people should own. A promesing debut and perfect car music" - Drammens tidene 8th september 2006


"Melodious Guitars"

"Melodious, exciting and catchy debut from an Osloband. Easy to like guitarbased popmusic" - Aftenposten 15th june 2006


"The Blackbirds - Riddles & affairs"

"The Blackbirds are ready with their debut album, and if you, like me, love Sheryl Crow and Tom Petty, this album is for you" - Monster magazine 20th june 2006


Discography

Singles:

Easy (2005) Play This! BB0104
Lovesong (2006) Voices of Wonder VOW112CD

Albums:

Riddles & Affairs (2006) Voices of Wonder VOW111CD

Compilations:

Big Indie Comback Vol 2 (2006) Matchboxrecordings (UK)

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Bio

The Blackbirds released their debut album ”Riddles & affairs” 12th June 2006 in Norway. And the Norwegian music press gave the album impressive reviews. Lars Håvard Haugen from the Norwegian Grammy awarded band, Hellbillies, produced the album that was recorded in BigBang’s studio Grand Sport studio in Oslo.

The album consists of 10 songs, where the first single “Easy” rotated on Norways biggest radio station, NRK P1, for 11 weeks and were playlisted on over 30 local radios around the country. The video for the second single “Lovesong” is still rotating on Norways music television programs.

The Blackbirds is now back in studio to record their second album. The release date is not set yet, but will be announced soon. The working-title for this album is “Reversed”

The Blackbirds are:

Thomas : Vocals / Guitar
Thor: Vocals / Guitar
Tommy: Drums / vocals
Tore: Bass

The band was formed in 1996, but first got their lineup as it is today in 2001. With 2 guitars, bass and drums these four guys from Oslo made their elegant sound. They have known eachother in many years and this is clearly reflected in their music. The Blackbirds is a great live band and has toured Norway in many years.