Kakkmaddafakka (KMF) is a Norwegian indie rock band formed and based in

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. They are known for their high energy live performances. The band is one of many artists who emerged from Bergen, which the Norwegian press has called the "New

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", as it is reminiscent of the many successful bands that emerged from Bergen in the late 1990s and the early 2000s.

History

Formation and ''Down to Earth'' (2004-2007)

The band was formed by brothers Axel and Pål Vindenes, together with school friends Jonas Nielsen and Stian Sævig in 2004. All classically trained musicians, the band was formed to play a one-off show at a local youth centre, Ungdomshuset 1880, but after positive response the band continued to play many live shows around Norway. In 2006, the band made their first recording and released the EP ''Already Your Favourite EP'' which was produced by

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. Kakkmaddafakka released its first LP ''Down to Earth'' on 24 September 2007, which reached number twenty on the VG Topp30 Album list and brought the band nationwide attention in their native Norway, despite a largely negative critical response.

''Hest'' and ''Six Months is a Long Time'' (2011-2013)

On 25 February 2011, Kakkmaddafakka released their second album '' Hest''. The album was produced by

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and released on the label

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. The first single taken from the album was "Restless". On 28 June 2013, the band released their third album ''

Six Months Is a Long Time ''Six Months Is a Long Time'' is the third studio album by Norwegian indie rock band Kakkmaddafakka. It was released on 28 June 2013. The album's cover art is the painting ''Portrait of Emma Jane Hodges'', a work of the painter Charles Howard Hodg ...

''. It was again produced by Erlend Øye and released on Universal Music Germany, featuring the singles "Someone New", "Young" and "Forever Alone". In early 2014, pianist and founder member Jonas Nielsen left the band and was replaced by Sebastian Emin Kittelsen.

''KMF'' and ''Hus'' (2016–2017)

The band released their fourth album titled '' KMF'' on 18 March 2016. One year later Kakkmaddafakka released their fifth album '' Hus''. In 2017, after 12 years playing in the band, the guitarist and singer Pål Vindenes started a parallel solo project under the name ''Pish''. In January 2018, the band released the single "Incorruptible".

''Diplomacy'' and ''Ontas?'' (2019–2020)

In March 2019, Kakkmaddafakka released their sixth album ''

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''. It is less indie than previous albums and is more in the direction of

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. The album included the singles "Naked Blue" and "Runaway Girl". In April 2020, the band released the EP ''

Ontas? Kakkmaddafakka (KMF) is a Norwegian indie rock band formed and based in Bergen. They are known for their high energy live performances. The band is one of many artists who emerged from Bergen, which the Norwegian press has called the "New Berge ...

''. A music video was made for the song "Baby" from the EP.

Band members

Members * Axel Vindenes - vocals, guitar * Pål Vindenes ''Pish'' - vocals, guitar, cello * Stian Sævig - bass, backing vocals, vocals * Kristoffer Van Der Pas - drums, backing vocals * Sebastian Kittelsen - piano Former members * Jonas Nielsen - piano, vocals * Lars Helmik Raaheim-Olsen - percussion, backing vocals

Discography

Albums

* '' Down to Earth'' (2007) * '' Hest'' (2011) * ''

'' (2013) * '' KMF'' (2016) * '' Hus'' (2017) * ''

'' (2019) * ''

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'' (2022)

EPs

* ''Already Your Favourite EP'' (2007) * ''

'' (2020)

References

External links

Official website
{{Authority control Norwegian indie rock groups Musical groups established in 2004 2004 establishments in Norway Musical groups from Bergen