Sivert Høyem (vocals), Robert Burås (guitar), Frode Jacobsen (bass)
Influences
The Gun Club, Suicide, Joy Division, The Velvet Underground, The Doors, David Lynch, Angelo Badalamenti, The Rain Parade, The Byrds, Nick Cave, Tom Waits, John Lee Hooker, Johnny Cash, Primal Scream, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Masters of Reality, The Jayhawks, Dr John, Howlin Wolf, Joy Division, Robert Johnson, Iggy Pop, The Stooges, The Birthday Party, The Rolling Stones, Max Romeo, U2, REM, Bo Diddley, The Stone Roses, The Cramps, The Pixies, My Bloody Valentine, Nick Drake
Sounds Like
Nothing you've heard before. Or a mix of their influences. See above...
Madrugada take their influences from bands like Suicide, Velvet Underground, Nick Cave, Leonard Cohen, Joy Division, etc. Less angular rock, more dark, atmospheric epics, The Deep End was recorded at the fantastic Sound City in LA with legendary producer George Drakoulias at the helm followed quickly by Live At Tralfamadore released a mere 12 days after being recorded at the Spektrum Oslo on 2nd December. A hugely successful year for Madrugada commanding the two biggest selling albums in Norway for 2005.
Sivert Hoyems excellent, moody rock croon drives Grit ensuring this bittersweet soundtrack to the early hours is no false dawn. *** X-Ray
a thrilling, compelling rock band. Munch on this. **** Uncut
Madrugada arrive in a thrilling squall of garage rock... pitched halfway between Iggy Pop and Nick Cave. **** Q Magazine
"A class act their hi-tech, slick but spirited form of cool-ass rock has a distinctively NYC-basement edge." *** MOJO
your live in athens(24/5) was absolutely magnificent!! you were great!! thnx a lot for your amazing performance and your beautiful music...
i must also mention, that i'm the happiest girl in the whole world, now that i met you (in the fnac stores), as it was one of my dreams!!
..and i will never forget your pre-live party, 'cause... i think it's more than great to drink a beer next to one of your favorite bands, without bodyguards and stuff like that, but as friends..thnx a lot for the humility...
damn..i miss you guys,i hope to see again one of your shows soon enough..many greeks love your music that's for sure :) so don't keep us waiting for too long :)
...I saw you guys play in Zurich and this evening was sooooo amazing. Thank you , thank you for making such great, great real music. Every time I listen to your music- it gives me the creeps. Every freakin time. Please- keep on playing. The world needs you. Love- Line
i loved the show in principal club last night!!!my day-trip to salonica from athens was fully worth it!...i managed to take the play list after the show,but it can't be compared to the play list that you signed for me after some ''negotiation'' with elias!!!hahahah...i wonder what he told you!can't wait to have it in my hands! i love you dear band!... p.s. One of the most exciting moments of yesterdays' live was surely iggys' i just wanna be your dog!!!! it was unbelievable!!! i will never forget that!thank you for all your music...
