Furuberget is an

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founded in 2013 and based in

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. The label was created by musicians André Lersveen and Ole Torstein Hovig. The company name (literally 'the pine mountain') comes from the name of the forest in

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where Lersveen grew up, Furuberget Nature Reserve. In addition to their digital releases, Furuberget operates an online store through

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for its vinyl releases. Furuberget has signed many artists including The Hallway and previously

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with

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winners as members. Vidar Norheim, former member of

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band

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, is also signed to Furuberget with his solo EP. Uno Møller, formerly of pop band

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, released ''Lizards'' under Furuberget in February and his album will come under the label later in the month.

Current roster

*ALMOSTHAPPY *Erick Ellectrick & His Fantasy Gang *Killer Kid Mozart *Magic Mirror *Mt. Mélodie *Posterboys *Sad Chloë *Spielbergs *Spring Breakers * Uno Møller * Vidar Norheim *Wild Fauna *Yobrepus

Discography

Furuberget uses bandcamp as well as iTunes and

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to distribute its digital releases and Tiger Record Shop in

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to distribute physical content worldwide.

Former Artists

Artists that were formerly part of Furuberget. *The Hallway *Hi Ho Mustachio *

*Unnveig Aas

References

{{Authority control Record labels established in 2013 Norwegian independent record labels 2013 establishments in Norway