Norma
Norma is a band from Halden that blends country and pop in a Nordic manner.
Started by vocalist Jørgen Nilsen and guitarist Thor Andreas Murtnes-Hatlestad during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, they later expanded to include Levi André Havuinen Nuet on bass and Oskar Rølling on drums.
Norma has quickly made a name for themselves with three-part harmonies, jangly electric guitar melodies, and smooth pedal steel, while breaking genre expectations. With guest appearances by musician colleagues such as Simen Følstad Nilsen, Marius Rekstad, and Embla Karidotter, they continually add new dimensions to their colorful pop-country style.
Norma has toured across the country and received a Spellemann nomination for their unique musical landscape. Their self-titled EP from 2023 has also garnered much attention, and the band continues to impress and surprise listeners with their distinctive sound.