Splashgirl
Acoustic / Ambient / Avant Garde
Oslo, Norway
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About
Splashgirl happens when Andreas Løwe plays the piano in the same area of acoustics as Jo Berger Myhre (doublebass) and Andreas Knudsrød (drums). From time to time we invite other musicians to join the band. So far, we've had the pleasure of having Joel Wästberg (sax), Lars Kurverud (bassclarinet), Sebastian Grüchôt (violin) and Anders Hofstad Sørås (pedalsteel) with us on different occasions.
Splashgirl is formed by a group of young norwegian musicians. Since the beginning in 2004, we´ve done concerts around Norway and nothern-Europe and released our debut album, DOORS. KEYS. in March 2007. "Doors. Keys." follows up and develops further a fusion of contemporary acoustic jazz and chambermusic known from musicians as Christian Wallumrød, Trygve Seim and Paul Bley, and takes it further with references to alternative rockbands like Mogwai and Sigur Rós as well as 20th century composers like Eric Satie, Steve Reich and Morton Feldman.
In May 2008, Splashgirl begun to record their 2nd album, which shows a slightly change of style. Still acoustic, the music takes a more minimalistic and defined collective approach where the use of long, sustained sounds binds together a broad palette of string- and percussion-instruments.
Release scheduled for fall 2009.
LIVE REVIEWS
"Every year Punkt features emerging artists, and often they deliver some of the festival's best performances. Splashgirl was an exciting discovery and one of Punkt 08's best shows, ranking as the surprise of the year-- and not just at the festival." - Allaboutjazz.com
"Simultaneously demanding and appealing, Splashgirl are a group that are truly an emerging force, and will undoubtedly be making their way towards a larger listenership very soon - and rightly so." - Jazzland
"Giovanissimi allievi di Jan Bang giunti alla prima registrazione con la piccola meritevole etichetta AimRecords (di recente ha cambiato nome in aimsoundcity), sono stati sicuramente tra le novità più interssanti viste al festival." - italy.allaboutjazz.com
ALBUM REVIEWS
"Doors. Keys. leans towards the cerebral, but its occasional forays into fiercer territory give it a physicality that belies its overall dark nature. Party music it isn't, but Splashgirl's debut (...) posits a new direction for an overburdened format, keeping it fresh, innovative and, most of all, thoroughly modern." - Allaboutjazz.com
"Every note, every theme and every pause seems well thought-through. At the same time, this music is difficult to listen to in an analythic, distant way, and it´s hard not to be engaged by it. It sounds organic, natural of tree and strings and the band stands out as a gathered collective that breathes together." - Jazznytt
"The band suprises you all the time, makes you curious about what will happen around the next corner." - Dagsavisen
"An original addition to Norwegian improvisation music." - Dagbladet
"Splashgirl is a collective with a huge potential which is going to be very interesting to follow." - TV2
"The overall is impressing, we especially notice the very excellent pianist and composer Andreas Løwe." - Avisa Nordland
Andreas Løwe - piano, acoustic guitar a.o.
(b. 1983) Andreas composes most of the music for Splashgirl as well as for Post, Fym! and the other bands he play either piano, synths or electronics with. Andreas has written commisioned music for different occasions.
Jo Berger Myhre - doublebass, zither a.o.
(b. 1984) Jo has lately become quite a sought-after bassplayer and is performing regularly around Europe with musicians from all of the Nordic countries, in bands like Laser, Blokk 5, Ingrid Olava and Solveig Slettahjell Slow Motion Quintet.
Andreas Lønmo Knudsrød - drums, percussion a.o.
(b. 1982) Andreas has since long been touring Europe with the spectacular medieval theatregroup Stella Polaris. He plays with Jo in alt-rockband Blokk 5 and with Løwe in postrock-act Lama.
Splashgirl is part of Kennel Collective.
Booking through email; joATsplashgirlDOTno
Avaliable tourdates;
Nov 1st - 15th
and on request.
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May 20, 2009
Releaseconcert at Oslo Jazz Festival
Splashgirl´s upcoming album on Safe As Milk will be presented at a concert during Oslo Jazz Festival, august 12th 2009. We are currently finishing the disc that will contain 9 new pieces, collectively composed by all members of the group.
Guests on the album are …
Mar 5, 2009
SPLASHGIRL AT PUNKT 08 ON NORWEGIAN AND GERMAN RADIO
On September 6th 2008, Splashgirl performed at Punkt-Festival in Kristiansand, Norway. The concert recieved an overwhelming reponse from both audience and international musicpress. John Kelman, editor of AllAboutJazz.com wrote in his review:
”Splashgirl was an …
Dec 14, 2008
Doors. Keys. on John Kelmans best of 2008 list
John Kelman of Allaboutjazz.com put our record on his 2008 top 6 list over "new discoveries". See the entire list here: http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=31338
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Modular Mind, Aug 5, 2008:
Riktigt fina låtar! De har en härligt trevande känsla. Om ni spelar i Skåne nån gång så hör av er!
Blokk 5, Oct 18, 2007:
Hey, Girls.
Love you long time.