Harmony drive
| Harmony Drive | |
|---|---|
|
Andre Myhren, Lars Erik Schjerpen and Vidar Braun | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Oslo, Norway |
| Genres | Americana/Rock |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | Phonofile/Indigoboom |
| Members |
Andre Myhren Lars Erik Schjerpen Vidar Braun |
Harmony Drive from Norway is all about mellow tunes with elements of Americana, rock and alternative pop. The band was started by 3 metal heads who shared the same love for acoustic music. They released their critically acclaimed debut album in September 2014 and received high rotation on American radio stations.[1][2][3] This success lead the band on a radio tour in the US and a tour in the Philippines.[4][5]
Live
In 2012 the band released their first single "Somethings Wrong" . It resulted in airplay in the US, as well as a live performance on the American radio station Kink FM in Portland, Oregon.[6] The band toured on several radio stations in the United States and toured the Philippines the following year[7][8]
Members
- Lars Erik Schjerpen – Vocals and Guitar
- Andre Myhren – Guitar
- Vidar Braun – Bass and backing vocals
Session players
- Dave Elitch – Drums[9]
- Glenn Sawyer – Piano, Synths, programming
Recordings
The band's first recording was the single " Somethings Wrong " in 2012 with Rich Veltrop as producer. The single was recorded in Sylvia Massy's studio Radio Star Studios in Weed in California.[10] Their debut album was released worldwide through the Norwegian record companies Phonofile and IndigoBoom.
Their upcoming single "See you" is released on 30 September 2016 and was recorded at The Spot Studios in Denver, Colorado.
Discography
- 2012: Somethings Wrong
- 2014: Metal Heads With Broken Hearts
- 2015: Straming for syria
References
- ↑ "Interview in Pulp Magazine".
- ↑ "How Harmony Drive Went From Metal to Melodies".
- ↑ "Harmony Drive: "Metal Heads With Broken Hearts" - soulful acoustic-driven music full of heart and honesty - JamSphere".
- ↑ "News – Tagged "metal heads with broken hearts" – WIP CAPS".
- ↑ Indienation Manila (26 October 2013). "MHWBH (Norway) Philippine Tour (Manila - Iloilo - Cebu - Bacolod - July 2013)" – via YouTube.
- ↑ KINK Radio (25 July 2012). "Metal Heads With Broken Hearts - Interview (Bing Lounge)" – via YouTube.
- ↑ "News – Tagged "metal heads with broken hearts" – WIP CAPS".
- ↑ RJSocietyofMusic (10 October 2013). "Lars Schjerpen of Metalheads with Broken Hearts on RJSOM on DZRJ (July 30, 2013)" – via YouTube.
- ↑ Harmony Drive (29 June 2016). "Harmony Drive -See you (EPK)" – via YouTube.
- ↑ Kinkade, Skye. "Norwegian band loves people, town of Weed".