Trojka "Strobemørket"

Country: Norway
Genre(s): Progressive Rock/Pop
Label: Apollon Records
Format: CD, digital, vinyl
Release date: August 16, 2024
Tracklist

1. Aldri/ Alltid (4:13) 

2. Parasitt (6:36) 

3. Romvesen (6:44) 

4. Hjerteteppe (5:43) 

5. En Smak Av Evighet (6:01) 

6. Strobemørke (5:06) 

7. Satans Disko (12:15) 

Total Time 46:38

Credits
Gjert Hermansen: drums, percussion, vocals
August Riise: keys and synths
Simon Kverneng: bass, voсals 
Fredrik Mekki Widerøe (Seven Impale, Cloud People): guitar, vocals

Description/Reviews:

“Strobemørke” sees Trojka venturing even further into their own unique world of prog pop. The compositions and soundscapes have grown ever more mature and dynamic, also frequently featuring strings, saxophone, flute and other instruments. The record spans from intense, heavy and psychedelic outbursts to more tender ballad-like moments. With “Strobemørke”, Trojka once again aims to create music at the perfect intersection of complex and catchy, melodic and mind-boggling – having a fantastic time while doing so.

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Trojka "Tre Ut"

Country: Norway
Genre(s): Progressive Rock/Pop
Label: Apollon Records
Format: CD, digital, vinyl
Release date: March 22, 2019
Tracklist: 
1. President     (2:11)    
2. Penger     (4:47)    
3. Jakten     (4:41)    
4. Orkan     (3:44)    
5. Fly     (5:12)    
6. Nattevakt     (3:17)    
7. Forbi mørket     (4:33)    
8. Grenseland     (4:19)    
9. Å se     (3:55)    
10. Tre ut     (6:56)

Line-up: 
Gjert Hermansen: vocals & drums
August Riise: vocals & keys
Simon Kverneng: vokal & bass

Description/Reviews: 

The album displays Trojka’s versatility – from groovy, danceable hooks to touching ballads, from jazzy soundscapes to energetic, hectic synth and bass lines in varying time signatures.

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Trojka "I Speilvendthet"

Country: Norway
Genre(s): Progressive Rock
Label: Tik Records (digital, vinyl) /Apollon Records (CD)
Format: CD, digital, vinyl
Release date: February 10, 2017 (digital, vinyl), June 9, 2017 (CD)
Tracklist: 
1. Tsarens Tarer (2:55)
2. I Speilvendthet (4:27)
3. Et Spill  (4:03)
4. Drommelos  (4:31)
5. Mat For Tanke  (5:32)
6. Trojka (3:49)
7. Litt Glede (3:18)
8. Alltid En Gate (4:11)
9. Til Neste Farvel (8:42)

Total Time 41:28

Line-up: 
Gjert Hermansen: Vocal & Drums
August Riise: Vocal & Keys
Simon Kverneng: Vocal & Bass
   With
Ashild Brunvold (1, 8, 9)
Sunniva Norberg (1, 9)
Maren Ohm Ballestad (1, 9)
Sunniva Monstad (1, 9)
Benjamin Mekki Wideroe (2, 3, 4, 5)
Njal Paulsberg (2, 9)
Pernille Boye Ahlgren (5, 7)

Description/Reviews: 

Trojka is another Bergen band, one which leans much more towards the prog side of the spectrum, with a touch of Canterbury flavor midway between the pop leanings of Caravan and the quirky instrumental work of Hatfield and the North. At times there’s a similarity to Kultivator as well, a connection helped by the prominence of electric piano in the arrangements. The rhythms sometimes lean towards funk, though the intent is more akin to jazz than disco. The band is a trio of keyboards (August Riise), bass (Simon Kverneng), and drums (Gjert Hermansen), occasionally joined by saxophone, flute, or vibes. I detected guitar on only one track, a very nice bit of acoustic finger-picking on “Alltid En Gåte.” The sound is breezy and clean (barring the occasional growly low end on the electric piano), and never ventures into darkness or dissonance. I Speilvendthet is a fun listen, perfect for those days where you’re looking for a break from harsh music, something happy but not mindless. (Jon Davis at expose.org)

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