Ex Norwegian is coming out strong with their album Pure Gold. To give you a taste they are giving our listeners a treat with their music video for their single “On the Sidelines”. The single gives the listener a lighter sound, with a fun vibe. “On the Sidelines” has a Rock inspired sound with Pop mixed in. The rhythm is upbeat and ready to get you going. I listened to “On the Sidelines” several times trying to place the sound between Roger and Michelle. Then it hit me. For those that have watched Beck Mongolian Chop Squad, you will get this reference. For those of you that haven’t watched the anime – Go Watch It! It is a great rock story. Anyway back to Roger and Michelle and Beck. In Beck Yukio and Maho sing together and to me it is a similar sound that Roger and Michelle have. Even the beginning of the music video for “On the Sidelines” reminds me a little of the opening of Beck with the big sign. I love the sound that Ex Norwegian has an can’t wait to hear the rest of their album Pure Gold so we can let everyone know what we think about it in a future podcast. Until then have fun with Ex Norwegian’s “On the Sidelines” music video from their YouTube channel – Richard:
If you are in the area where they will be playing live check them out at:
Tonight March 15 – at The Cave in Chapel Hill, NC; March 16 – at Tree House Lounge in Washington DC; and March 18 at The Bowery Electric in New York