Veps (band)

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Veps
Veps in concert.png
Veps playing at AKKS Oslo concert, May 2019.
Background information
OriginOslo, Norway[1]
Genres
Years active2018-present
Labels
Websitewww.vepsofficial.com
Members
  • Maja Beitrusten Berge
  • Laura Dodson
  • Helena Mariero Olasveengen
  • June Urholt

Veps is a Norwegian indie pop band from Oslo, Norway.[4] The band consists of four members, Maja Beitrusten Berge (drums), Laura Dodson (vocals and guitar), Helena Mariero Olasveengen (vocals and keyboards) and June Urholt (bass).

History[]

The band was founded in 2018, when the girls went to middle school together and teamed up to make a short film, "Liv and Erle", which won an award at the Norwegian Amandusfestival in 2019.[5] They later realised they shared the same musical interests and agreed to start a band together at the age of 14.[4][6][7] The band was invited to play at the 2021 Great Escape Festival held annually in Brighton and Hove, England,[8] the Reeperbahn Festival in Hamburg,[9] as well as the Norwegian show case festivals in Bergen and by:Larm in Oslo later the same year.[10][11][12]

Name[]

The name of the band, Veps, is Norwegian for wasp.

Record labels[]

Veps was signed to the independent record label Kanine Records in 2020.[2] They released their first single, 'Ecstasy' on the label April 23, 2021.[13] The song peaked at 23 on the Spanish iTunes Top 100 Alternative Songs Chart.[14] The band released their first EP, 'Open the Door', on the same label on June 11 2021. The EP was mixed by the Norwegian producer Matias Tellez.[15] Caitlin Mincher of the music site, 'WhentheHornBlows' remarked that the EP is "the perfect bridge between the unique and the familiar. Open the Door is a gorgeous blend of 90’s angst and raw instrumentals, and it’s a debut that’s beyond promising", while Atwood Magazine said it "introduces a vibrant new artistry, sets a high bar, and makes room for growth in all directions".[16][17]

Musical style and influences[]

Veps in concert at Blå, Oslo, 2021

Their music style is described as alt rock with a strong ’90s vibes[2] as well as fusing alt-pop with indie rock elements.[3][18]

Discography[]

EPs[]

List of EPs[19]
Title Details
Open the Door

Singles[]

List of singles, with year released and album name shown
Title Year Album
"Ecstasy" 2021 Open the Door
"Girl on TV" 2021
"His Brother" 2021 TBA

Music videos[]

List of music videos, with year released and director shown
Title Year Director Album Ref.
"Ecstasy" 2021 Laura Dodson Open the Door [20]
"Girl on TV" 2021 Laura Dodson Open the Door [21]
"His Brother" 2021 Laura Dodson TBA [22]

References[]

  1. ^ "Oslo quartet VEPS with new single & video for 'Ecstasy'". . Retrieved 2021-04-25.
  2. ^ a b c Golsen, Tyler. "Veps release new video for 'Ecstasy'". . Retrieved 2021-04-25.
  3. ^ a b Murray, Robin. "Veps Share Playful DIY Cut 'Ecstasy'". Clash Music. Retrieved 2021-04-25.
  4. ^ a b "INTRODUCING #144 - VEPS". whenthehornblows.com. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
  5. ^ "Årets prisvinnere" (in Norwegian). amandusfestivalen.no. 12 April 2019. Retrieved 2021-04-26.
  6. ^ "Veps: "We are ready to take over the world". thefortyfive.com/. 8 June 2021. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
  7. ^ Dingstad, Nora (24 April 2021). "Fra Kjelsås til Europas største showcasefestival". Nordre Aker budstikke (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2021-04-25.
  8. ^ "REMI WOLF, HOLLY HUMBERSTONE AND MORE ADDED TO THE TGE ONLINE LINE-UP". Retrieved 2021-04-26.
  9. ^ "Veps". reeperbahnfestival.com. Retrieved 2021-07-15.
  10. ^ Ullebø, Kjetil. "Dette var de beste konsertene på Vill Vill Vests åpningsdag". Bergens Tidende (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2021-09-12.
  11. ^ "The first nine artists ready for by:Larm!". Retrieved 2021-04-26.
  12. ^ "Tre artister å se opp for på Bylarm" (in Norwegian). nrk.no. Retrieved 2021-10-01.
  13. ^ "Introducing Veps, watch Ecstasy video premiere at Clash Music". KanineRecords.com. Retrieved 2021-04-25.
  14. ^ "iTunes Top 100 Alternative Songs". top-charts.com/. Retrieved 2021-07-01.
  15. ^ Rakvaag, Geir. "Veps, 17-åringer med stor platedebut". Dagsavisen (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2021-06-22.
  16. ^ Mincher, Caitlin. "EP REVIEW: VEPS - 'OPEN THE DOOR'". whenthehornblows.com. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
  17. ^ Mosk, Mitch (15 July 2021). ""RAW, YOUNG, & ENERGETIC": OSLO'S VEPS 'OPEN THE DOOR' WITH RADIANT INDIE ROCK DEBUT EP". atwoodmagazine.com. Retrieved 2021-07-15.
  18. ^ "THE MATINEE '21 V. 062 – JESSE MARCHANT, SUNJACKET, BABEL, VEPS, JOE BY THE BOOK, BACHELOR, FLORA CASH". therevue.ca. 26 April 2021. Retrieved 2021-04-26.
  19. ^ "Veps". AllMusic. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
  20. ^ "Veps - Ecstasy [Official Video]". 23 April 2021. Retrieved 2021-04-25 – via YouTube.
  21. ^ "Veps - Girl on TV [Official Video]". 14 May 2021. Retrieved 2021-05-14 – via YouTube.
  22. ^ "Veps - His Brother [Official Video]". 29 October 2021. Retrieved 2021-10-29 – via YouTube.


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