10 reasons why Norwegian Music Rules

1. Thomas Dybdahl, period. 

This guy is reason enough, but I'll provide nine more just to fill the list. A musician in every respect. Music is all about communication and Thomas knows it. His tools are subtlety, melancholy and majesty. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qW0RddCyow8&fmt=18

2. Christel Alsos - Come Back To Me. 

Christel is from a small island on the west coast of Norway, and appeared suddenly. Eva Cassidy is a obvious reference, and she's absolutely fantastic.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf9sCwDjEN4&fmt=18

3. Madrugada - Majesty 

Norway's probably greatest rockband, now dissolved after the guitarist died. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJCdfZk2eVo&fmt=18

4. Turboneger (Turbonegro) - Get It On 

An underground sensation for almost 15 years before they exploded, with probably the most hardcore fanbase ever. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hH9WY3YtV4g&fmt=18
Also check out "I Got Erection:"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEJGk8qfAgI&fmt=18

5. Ane Brun - To Let Myself Go 

A very distinctive voice, and a distinctive sound makes this song haunting and wonderful

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7tQiDHSe5E&fmt=18

6. Marit Larsen - If A Song Could Get Me You 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nq7fTA7lVu8&fmt=18

Cute? yes. Catchy? yes. Pop? yes, but if this is pop, more of this please.

7. Madcon - Dandelion 

yeah, these guys sold out big time, but with charm, and considering they tried for 12 years, it was their time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMonZApAMQQ&fmt=18

8.Annie - I Know Your Girlfriend Hates Me 

Little Annie from Bergen was a well kept secret for a long time, until people realized she had it all to make it, so now she's playing in the big leaues

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pq4eDHGIVs&fmt=18

9. Cato Salsa Experience - So The Cricus Is Back In Town 

Note: Scandinacia was Indie waaaaaay before the rest of the world. By 2008, vintage hipsterfashion a-la VICE Magazine is the shit, but back in 2000, people thought J-Lo was the next Britney. Alot of good bands came and went cuz the world was not ready yet.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l66htuMyQPg&fmt=18

10. Ida Maria - Oh My God 

The newest sensation, already on the iPods of hipsters everywhere, few know where she's from, and I've heard "I think she's Swedish" enough times. She's norwegian, there it is.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naQSB1Ozyds&fmt=18

To summarize, I noticed that there are a lot of girls on the list! Another reason to be proud, I say.