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Maps of Norway
Indie / Punk / New Wave



MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA
United States

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Last Login:  8/7/2008
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   Maps of Norway: General Info
Member Since1/7/2005
Band Websitemapsofnorway.net
Band MembersRebecca Leigh sings. Eric Hanson plays guitar. Jeff Ball plays drums. Matt Helgeson plays bass.
InfluencesWire, Buzzcocks, Talking Heads, Blonde Redhead, Mission of Burma, Bauhaus, Sonic Youth, Neu!, Can, Pet Shop Boys, 90 Day Men, The Cure, Public Image Limited, David Bowie.....
Sounds LikeIt's usually pretty embarassing when bands try to talk about what they sound like. You can listen if you wish.
Record LabelGuilt Ridden Pop (www.guiltriddenpop.com)
Type of LabelIndie





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   About Maps of Norway
Post-Punk, Post-Rock, Post-Post-Punk, what post are we at now? Is it still after the last thing or is before the next one yet? Is that bass line retro-ironic or proto-serious? I cant even tell anymore. Maps of Norway made their live debut in early 2004 in St. Paul, MN. Formed by drummer Jeff Ball and guitarist Eric Hanson, both previous of Vespertine and bass player Matt Helgeson, late of Unbelievable Jolly Machine, the group was not completed until the addition of vocalist Rebecca Leigh. The band quickly moved beyond early influences, Blonde Redhead, Joy Division, and Fugazi to develop their own distinctive, moody voice. What I mean is Maps of Norway are not merely a simple retread of styles from early 80s UK, this isnt just something you can slip easily in your collection to be enjoyed leisurely; you need to come to this recording on its own terms. The rhythm section, which was obviously fed huge portions of rock dynamics as children, uses Helgesons rubbery bass and Balls whip-snap drums to carve out a large space of sound for Hansons atmospheric guitar lines which sketch out melodies and other coded bits of information. Rebecca Leigh brings actual singing (maybe thats even crooning) and a distinctive stage presence to the band. Oh hey, they play all this stuff live too, in case there were worries that this was a studio thing or the band were such delicate flowers that might wilt under the harsh stage lights. Out here in the middle west, we require that our gloomy rock still has to rock. Chris Besinger

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AL GRANDE





Jul 30 2008 9:21 PM

AL GRANDE THANKS YOU FOR THE ADD.
The Jacobins





Jul 24 2008 4:13 PM

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Jul 21 2008 6:42 AM

Hope you had a great weekend. Hey, who do you think would win a fight between a taco and a grilled cheese sandwich?

Antonio
Erik





Jun 14 2008 7:41 AM

I'm glad I caught you guys at the Uptown Bar tonight.
The new material sounds good for sure!
mjmdgQ





Jun 9 2008 2:28 PM

A concert on my 18th birthday, there's no f*king I'm gonna miss that!!
FiREHAND!





May 18 2008 4:40 PM

was wearing my maps of norway t-shirt yesterday and thought of you. hope things are well...
Kelly





Apr 14 2008 7:24 PM

i am excited to say i'll see you guys/gal on saturday!!! its been way to long!
The Jacobins





Feb 8 2008 5:25 PM

Great set last night- it was nice to see you!
-Nate
Candy





Feb 6 2008 12:10 AM

maybe it wasn't such a good question after all.

www.guiltriddenpop.com

I'm a goon. A big dorky goon.

Maps of Norway! Wooot!

Lotsa love from the first fan of Maps of Norway that wasn't married to or dating a member of the band! ;D
Candy





Feb 6 2008 12:05 AM

"rubbery bass and Balls whip-snap "

teehehehehehehehe


I have a good question. Or at least I think it's a good question. How do I get my very own copy of 'Sister Stations'? I almost never get to come to shows because you're either playing on a school-night (or since I'm a grown up now and out of school, i suppose I should say "work-night") or you're playing at some place with cracked-out parking that gives me panic attacks (like 1st ave)--and at the last show I was at (Uptown Bar) I didn't see that you had any albums for sale and I forgot to ask Rebexa. Soo..umm.. I want to buy a record....yeah.
Kill to Kill





Feb 4 2008 1:36 AM

MC/VL





Dec 14 2007 4:43 PM

I want you to play every show that ever happens.

You are a truly amazing band.
dragons power up!





Dec 14 2007 4:39 PM

y'all made movie magic last night. fantastic set. love the new song.
Much love and 'spec.
dragons power up!





Dec 10 2007 6:16 PM

Jo maps! Tjotally ljooking fjorward tjo Thjorsdagg! Been fjans since the Cjompany Inc Cd release. Awesomeness!
NVee


Is Online


Dec 5 2007 11:35 PM

you guys need to come to Los Angeles so I can dance me ass off to you live!
belsum





Nov 13 2007 1:00 AM

That was a fabulous show you guys, so worth the wait. Great seeing you again, Eric. And I'm very glad I got to spend time chatting with Rebecca - what a doll!
Austin Scarlett





Nov 12 2007 9:35 PM

We take no offense. We grew up on it, although sad its gone now.
Mercurial Rage





Nov 12 2007 5:04 PM

You continue to amaze me as a band, and we cannot wait to play with you again.

Love Always

TheRage
Austin Scarlett





Nov 12 2007 2:19 AM

Great to play with you guys last night, it was wonderful. We should do it again.
Ollie Stench





Nov 11 2007 6:57 AM

Once again MoN delivered the goods, and the goods were great.

You guys are still my favorite band in not only the Twin Cities, but in the entire upper midwest!
The Naj Mahal Alarmist!





Nov 3 2007 4:41 PM

good to chat with you again last night matt. you guys rock. can't wait to hear the new stuff.
Gospel Gossip





Oct 2 2007 5:05 PM

... as long as we can still play shows with you guys.

heart,
g-g
mjmdgQ





Sep 28 2007 8:50 PM

I've had manners in my heard ALL week!!!! You rock so much!!!!
mjmdgQ





Sep 27 2007 12:51 AM

was so looking forward to your show this Saturday, till I noticed the 21+... grr

anyways hope to see you in concert sometime soon!
Kelly





Sep 23 2007 6:17 AM

Oh my gods! After this saturday, I skip town for a while!! but looking forward to yr show at Nomad (informal kick-me-out-of-town bash as well), what time do you think you Maps will be on?!?!
xxxxxx
CUBED OCTOGENARIAN





Sep 8 2007 12:36 AM

i listened to your record yesterday and wept. and barfed. because its awesome. make another one.
Nick





Sep 7 2007 3:50 AM

Shit yea! Link these ones!



Kim





Sep 6 2007 3:50 PM

had fun shakin' my booty to you guys last night!
Kelly





Sep 5 2007 3:29 AM

hope to make it out tomorrow night!!!
can't wait
x
Melinda





Sep 4 2007 9:23 PM

Yippie! I will see yous guys tommorowww! :D
**A M Y **





Sep 1 2007 3:17 AM

I added a song to my profile that you turned me onto. It's Amy Bitch
Groupie Goldmine





Aug 31 2007 1:34 AM

I really, REALLY like you guys! Where can I buy your music?
Schiezawurst





Aug 30 2007 5:03 PM

I think we should cover "Save it for Later" by English Beat.
Theorrany





Aug 29 2007 8:38 AM

now with more tweaks!!

hope all is well
8-j
Adam





Aug 24 2007 6:13 PM

Happy birthday Jeff. I like the tunes.
The Haves Have It





Aug 22 2007 8:32 PM

you know it!

butts & butts!

xo
Kelly





Aug 14 2007 3:05 AM

hi from the drifter!!
Schiezawurst





Aug 1 2007 4:59 PM

Eddie Money on my mind.
Nicony





Jul 16 2007 7:22 PM

Thanks for your support! Hope you enjoy the music! Nico
Company Inc





Jul 9 2007 1:45 AM

you guys were so good on friday kenny even sorta danced a little. that's crazy talk. thanks again.
The New Constitution





Jul 8 2007 11:03 PM

you owned it on friday night, 'twas rad! and we had a blast as well. let's play again soon!

cheers, thenewc
Mercurial Rage





Jun 28 2007 12:59 AM

Are you ready to Rage this Saturday?
We really hope to see you at the show!!!


Love

MercRage
Company Inc





Jun 26 2007 11:02 PM

can't wait!!!
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