Kings of Convenience

It is time for some more good music. This time I would like to share with you another act that saw the light via the "Bergen Wave". Not long ago I featured "Royksopp" which was also part of this musical revolution, only this time I am showing you another side of the movement, moving away from electronic music to an acoustic pop sound.
Kings of Convenience are comprised of Erland Oye and Eirik Boe who are both based in Bergen, Norway. Their first major breakthrough came in 1999 when they signed with Kindercore, which led to the release of their debut album "Quiet is the New Loud". Kings of Convenience also released "Versus" shortly after, which was essentially remixes of their debut album. In 2004 the band released "Riot on an Empty Street". Featured on this album was the track "I'd Rather Dance With You" which ended up topping European MTV lists as best video of 2004. Rumor has it that the duo is again busy working on a new album for which no release date has been announced.
Is this a Euro Napoleon Dynamite?


Kings of Convenience
I'd Rather Dance With You
Astralworks 2004