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

• Møhlenpris motell (2015)
• Vannmann86 (2016)
• Nattseileren (2018)
• Tyvens dagbok (2022)
• Betonglandskap (2024)

References

External links

• Hjerteslag discography at Discogs