About

Astoria is a duo that originates from Tønsberg, Norway. Cousins Edvard and Henrik started rehearsing together in 2017, and their lack of a drummer quickly led to them developing a unique sound combining elements post-rock, shoegaze and dream pop with electronic, programmed percussion.

Their debut album Crystalize (2023) introduces the band's work through a deep, pulsating sound featuring heavily processed guitars, explosive bass and emotional vocals. Having played many concerts in their hometown, the band has worked up a local reputation as a solid live act. In December of 2023, the band opened for the legendary Norwegian rock band Seigmen for their first two concerts in five years.

After a trip to Iceland where they recorded a music video and debuted new music at the bar Gaukurinn, the duo is currently finishing up a brand new EP, in which they embrace their more organic and cinematic side. Astoria will return, COLDER THAN BEFORE.

Header photo: Brynjar Leó Hreiðarsson