Peter & the Penguins is a Norwegian classic four-piece band playing cheerful and energetic power pop, characterized by tight harmony singing, and jangling Rickenbacker guitars. Rune B Johnsen plays the drums and sings, Stig Joeraholmen is the bass player, Fredrik Hagen handles the lead guitar and backing vocals, and Eyvind Lindberg is the lead vocalist and second guitarist. Previous to forming P & P five years ago, the members played in well known Norwegian bands like Weld, Cosmic Dropouts, Norwegian Wood and Kwyet Kings.Highlights of the career so far are three mini tours in the UK, among others playing the legendary Cavern Club receiving great reception.In June 2009 Peter & the Penguins released their first full length CD,“How to Choose a Sweetheart”, which so far has obtained fabulous reviews.Here are some extracts:Alan Haber from “Pure Pop Radio” wrote:“The marvelous "Barefoot" wears its Beach Boys worship on its intensely-melodic sleeve, no more so than during its gorgeous, opening a cappella section.The mid-tempo toe-tapper "Sweetheart" sports a particularly catchy chorus with great harmonies.If Beatle-esque and beat pop are your game, then you're in for a great time, and you can't beat that. A round of hearty handclaps, then, for these boys from Norway. Prepare to get Penguin-ized!” “Creative, timeless, nostalgic, current, rockin', exciting, hot... and many more adjectives aptly apply. There is not a dead puppy in the whole lot; every single song is wonderful. No filler songs here. And the sonic quality!!! Their mix engineer and mastering lab are to be commended indeed! This album is among the best I have ever heard when it comes to sonic clarity and presence. Every note, nuance... perfectly captured. The bass in particular sings out and the harmonies are something to marvel at. These guys have their act together. Get this CD now, before it goes out of print and a major label grabs up these guys... and starts screwing up their sound! You will not regret adding this album to your collection; I guarantee it!!!”Marc C. Waszkiewicz
Location: EUROPE: Norway
Sound Like: Pop