CCTV, Pow Pow @ Øya Festival
14th August 2010, Oslo, Norway

And suddenly another Øya was left to memory. Possibly over-all the worst of all 5 Øya’s I had previously been to. Far too many disappointing shows, way too many pitchfork bands, headliners that never really took off…. almost no decent smaller shows…. copious amounts of rain… [...]

John Olav Nilsen & Gjengen, Wolves Like Us, 1349, Major Lazer @ Øya Festival
13th August, Oslo, Norway
After seriously considering against going to Øya today, based on a long week of late shifts and far too much aural exposure, my mind faltered and I made my way there squelching through the crowds on my daily round.
I [...]

Obliteration, Purified in Blood, 1349 @ Øya Festival
13th August, Oslo, Norway
It is Friday the 13th and the metal bands come out to play in the rain. Yes, the rain returns — in intervals so intense that it soaks you within minutes, the festival grounds are suddenly covered in mud and a people curse their choice [...]

Social Suicide, Against Me!, Wardruna, Yeasayer, Pavement @ The Øya Festival
Oslo, Norway 12th August 2010
Thursday was coming on strong with sunshine, almost mocking the day before. Rubber boots were stashed, ironic t-shirts were donned and only the most die-hard scenesters kept their wool garments on. Theme-wise the day was going to stretch from [...]

Broken Bells, Against Me!, Wardruna, Miike Snow, Nachtmystium, LCD Sound System, The Black Angels, Yeasayer, Cumshots, Lindstrøm and Cristabelle, Pavement, The Lionheart Brothers @ The Øya Festival
Oslo, Norway 12th August 2010
Feeling slightly stronger and more accepting of life I headed back to the throngs and hipsters dispersed over a smattering of ruins, “beer street” [...]

Kennth Ishak and the Freedom Machines, Ingrid Olava @ The Øya Festival
Photos: Torgny, Serena-Maneesh
Oslo, Norway 11th August 2010
It’s raining. More than your average mandatory festival drizzle. This is Slayer-intro rain, the punishment of a vengeful God. It is impossible to find your friends as everyone is draped in ponchos, lost in hoods. We all look [...]

Iggy & The Stooges, Raekwon, The Navigators, Ariel Pink @ The Øya Festival
Oslo, Norway 11th August 2010
After having nearly passed out on the sidewalk, sent spinning by the sight of pulsating blood flooding onto my pale hands from a cut inflicted by a dodgy umbrella, I decided not to allow that to colour my day. [...]

Pelbo, Team Me, Therese Aune, Your Headlights Are On, The New Wine, Maria Due, Izakaya Heartbeat@ The Øya Festival
Oslo, Norway 10th August 2010
Fifty percent tuba
The coming of Tuesday signals the head start of the Øya festival. The clubs of Oslo fill up to welcome new artists from near and far. Hipsters and normal folks mingle [...]

Kråkesølv, Donkeyboy, Juliette Lewis, Ost & Kjex, Altaar, Kvelertak, Frøy Aagre, Karpe Diem, Enslaved, Teenage Fanclub @ Slottsfjell Festival
Tønsberg, Norway 16th-17th July 2010

Tonne One: Saturday (Kråkesølv, Donkeyboy, Juliette Lewis, Ost & Kjex)

Idyllic, historical, hilly, and a pier somewhat trampled by rich Oslo’ites as it is, Tønsberg seems to source many of Norway’s most known musicians, [...]

Hurra Torpedo, 3500 mhz, Zeromanzer, The Cumshots, Kråkesølv, Susanna and the Magical Orchestra @ Slottsfjell
Tønsberg, Norway 15-17th July 2010
While the final report from last weeks shebang in Tønsberg is making its way onto the site, here’s a selection of Jørn Veberg’s fine photos from the gorgeus looking lineup. See Alex Møklebust (Zeromancer) as Iggy Pop [...]