Veps (band)

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).

Veps
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

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 Vill Vill Vest 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'". Amplify Music Magazine. Retrieved 2021-04-25.
  2. Golsen, Tyler. "Veps release new video for 'Ecstasy'". Far out magazine. Retrieved 2021-04-25.
  3. Murray, Robin. "Veps Share Playful DIY Cut 'Ecstasy'". Clash Music. Retrieved 2021-04-25.
  4. "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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