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Kråkesølv (Norwegian for "mica") is a
pop band from Bodø, Norway. They formed in late 2007 and began playing concerts during spring 2008. Kråkesølv's current lineup consists of
Thomas Litangen,
Petter Unstad,
Fredrik Olsen and
Kristoffer Unstad, all of whom have played a part in other Bodø projects, like
Sinnssyk Ugle,
Hjertesorg and
Brødrene Unstad.
Kråkesølv's music is sparse, melodic and poignant, with soothing, interlocked guitars layered over precise drumbeats and frenetic bass playing. The lyrics are written in Norwegian.
In June 2008 Kråkesølv released a three track demo on the Internet, recorded at Hunstad Kultursenter in Bodø.
Katarina Efstathiou from fellow Bodø band
Laura contributed lead vocals to the song
Hjørnebrikke. Free tracks can be downloaded at
Plysjbyen Death Metal Distribution. In November the same year Trondheim based independent label How Is Annie Records released the three tracks as a downloadable EP.
Kråkesølv's debut album
Trådnøsting was released November 9, 2009 to great reviews from the Norwegian press.
Dagbladet called it "one of the best Norwegian debut albums this decade".
In January 2010, Kråkesølv was nominated for two
Norwegian Grammys, including "best pop group" for
Trådnøsting and "best new act".
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