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The Norway Agenda
6+ albums
alternativerock
about
In Wichita, KS, a band had better be damned good to stand out from the glut of cover and metal bands that flood the bars and venues. Luckily, The Norway Agenda fit that bill, writing accessible, entertaining, yet complex and original rock, and playing balls out at every show. The band formed in the summer of 2005 after a series of animated auditions - from a drummer straight out of 'Trainspotting' to a bassist who has a secret love affair with the late Kurt Cobain. Following this long, difficult, sometimes ridiculous process, the right pieces finally fell into place. After years of line-up shuffling and an evolving sound, The Norway Agenda emerged as one of the premier rock bands in the Wichita music scene. Separately, the four members brought a wide ranging mix of influences to the table. Brian Jones drew from his background as a punk rock drummer as well as being a fan of bands like The Who, Fugazi and Operation Ivy. Bassist Kevin Hess brought a more melodic side, citing Nada Surf, Silversun Pickups, Muse, and Dinosaur Jr as major influences. And while Derek Bennett's vocals and guitar-playing were inspired by bands such as Tool, U2 and Dredg, guitarist Tim Allen’s sensibilities were heavily shaped by Minus The Bear, Omar Rodriguez-Lopez, and his beloved Beatles. Collectively, the band played an energetic brand of alternative rock that drew from classic rock, prog, and modern indie rock, consistently impressing audiences. The Norway Agenda will fuck your ear-pussy good.
