Norwegian prog pioneers AIRBAG plus special guests LESOIR. Tickets https://tinyurl.com/BAairbagMN
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Airbag is hailed as one of the most important bands to emerge from the Norwegian prog scene over the past decadesTheir four critically acclaimed albums reveal a band that masterfully blends diverse musical styles and sounds, with a strong narrative listening experience
The band's 6th album, The Century of the Self, will be released on Karisma Records summer 2024
Airbag was formed in the mid 2000s by five high school class mates, including Asle Tostrup (vocals) and Bjorn Riis (guitars)The band released their first EP, titled Come on In in 2004 and a string of self produced EPs was offered for free on their website receiving nearly a quarter of a million downloads within a few months
The networking paid off and Airbag signed with the now prestigious Norwegian prog label Karisma Records in August 2008
Airbag's debut album, Identity (Karisma Records 2009) feature remixed songs from their previously released EPsIdentity received several album of the year awards, with the single, Colours, reaching top 3 on Polish national radio
Their second album, All Rights Removed (Karisma Records 2011) saw a change in the line-up and a more mature and confident band, with Henrik Bergan Fossum behind the drumsThe album feature the epic seventeen minute long HomesickA fan favourite showcasing the band's ability to blend bombastic arrangements with ambient soundscapes
2012 saw Airbag touring and opening for MarillionOver the years, the band has shared the stage with several prominent names in prog, including Yes, Saga, Anathema, Pineapple Thief and RiversideAirbag frequent some of the biggest venues in Europe and are three times returning guests at the annual Cruise to the Edge in the US
The band's next albums, The Greatest Show on Earth (Karisma Records 2013) and Disconnected (Karisma Records 2016) reveals a darker side of the band, with lyrics dealing with society's destructive forces and the individual's struggle to fit inThe ever current topics are underlined by heavier guitars and dramatic arrangementsBoth albums received much praise for impressive production and musicianship
The band's 5th album, A Day at the Beach (Karisma Records 2020) was inspired by the resurgence of 1980s electronica, new wave and movie scoresAirbag created a powerful sound combining ethereal soundscapes with their signature guitar driven progressive rockThe result was a stunning selection of songs revealing a mature band looking forward, with an impressive legacy
Airbag will be out touring in 2024/25 supporting their upcoming release The Century of the Self
Airbag is Asle Tostrup (vocals) Henrik Bergan Fossum (drums) Bjorn Riis (guitar)
www.airbagsound.com www.karismarecords.no
Lesoir, a five-piece band hailing from Maastricht, Netherlands, and formed in 2009, has quietly cultivated a global fan baseIn 2019, they embarked on a five-week European tour with prog legends Riverside, leaving an indelible markTheir subsequent self-released album, 'Mosaic,' in collaboration with Glassville Records, received widespread acclaim and earned placements on annual charts
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Artists: Airbag, Lesoir
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