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{{Short description|Norwegian alternative indie pop band}}
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| years_active = 2006-2019
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| label = Smalltown Supersound
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| current_members = Marie Amdam <br>Maria Råkil<br> Marie Moe<br> Embla Karidotter Dahleng
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'''Razika''' is an alternative indie pop<ref>[http://www.nme.com/reviews/razika/12264 ''NME'': Album Review - Razika - ''Project 91'']</ref> [[Norway|Norwegian]] band from [[Møhlenpris]], [[Bergen]] with various [[indie rock]], [[punk rock|punk]], [[ska]] and [[reggae]] influences<ref>[http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2011/jul/08/new-band-razika ''The Guardian'': New Band of the Day - Razika (No 1,058)]</ref> In 2010, they were signed to Smalltown Supersound label and have released three albums: ''Program 91'' (in 2011),<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/14/arts/music/new-work-by-razika-dev-hynes-owlfood-canon-blue.html?_r=2&scp=1&sq=Razika&st=cse& ''New York Times'': Indie Sounds Abound: Some Playful, Some Pop]</ref> ''På vei hjem'' (in 2013) and ''Ut til de andre'' (in 2015).
'''Razika''' was a [[Norway|Norwegian]] alternative [[indie pop]]<ref>[https://www.nme.com/reviews/razika/12264 ''NME'': Album Review - Razika - ''Project 91'']</ref> band from [[Møhlenpris]], [[Bergen]] with various [[indie rock]], [[punk rock|punk]], [[ska]] and [[reggae]] influences.<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/music/2011/jul/08/new-band-razika ''The Guardian'': New Band of the Day - Razika (No 1,058)]</ref> While their early work featured some tracks in [[English language|English]], they primarily composed songs in their native [[Norwegian language|Norwegian]]. In 2010, they were signed to the Smalltown Supersound label and have released four albums: ''Program 91'' (in 2011),<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/14/arts/music/new-work-by-razika-dev-hynes-owlfood-canon-blue.html?_r=2&scp=1&sq=Razika&st=cse& ''New York Times'': Indie Sounds Abound: Some Playful, Some Pop]</ref> ''På vei hjem'' (in 2013), ''Ut til de andre'' (in 2015) and ''Sånn Kjennes Verden Ut'' (in 2018). Exhibiting more of a [[synth pop]] style, their fourth studio album represented a stylistic departure from their previous work. Razika split up in 2019 after the summer festival season.

They sing in [[English language|English]] and [[Norwegian language|Norwegian]]. They are part of the Bergen music scene like bands [[The Aller Værste]], Gjennomslag and Program 81.


==Members==
==Members==
Razika is made up of:
Razika is made up of:
*Marie Amdam - vocals and guitar
*Marie Amdam - lead singer, vocals, guitar, keyboards
*Maria Råkil - guitar and vocals
*Maria Råkil - el. guitar, vocals and lead guitar
*Marie Moe - bass
*Marie Moe - el. bass and vocals
*Embla Karidotter - drums.
*Embla Karidotter - drums and vocals

<gallery class="center" caption="Razika, members" style="text-align:center" widths="150">
Razika (203806).jpg|Marie Moe (bass)
Razika (204114).jpg|Maria Råkil (vocals and guitar)
Razika (204154).jpg|Embla Karidotter (drums)
Razika (203736).jpg|Marie Amdam (vocals and guitar)
</gallery>


==Discography==
==Discography==


===Albums===
===Albums===
*2011: ''Program 91''
*2011: ''Program 91'' (Smalltown Supersound)
*2013: ''På vei hjem''
*2013: ''På vei hjem''
*2015: ''Ut til de andre''
*2015: ''Ut til de andre''
*2018: ''Sånn Kjennes Verden Ut'' (Jansen Records)


===Singles===
===Singles===
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*2015: Gi Meg, Gi Meg, Gi Meg
*2015: Gi Meg, Gi Meg, Gi Meg
*2016: Se deg ikke tilbake (Opplett)
*2016: Se deg ikke tilbake (Opplett)
* 2018: En sjanse til (Jansen Records)
* 2018: D Esje Meg (Jansen Records)
* 2018: Flyplassen (Jansen Records)

===EPs===
*2008: Love is All About the Timing

=== Other appearances ===

*2013: Ingen slipper unna politikken, (cover song released on the album "Real Ones & The Extended Family" by the band [[Real Ones]])
*2016: We are the world, on the Album ''Baertur'' by [[Baertur]]


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

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[[Category:All-female bands]]
[[Category:Norwegian all-female bands]]
[[Category:Norwegian pop rock groups]]
[[Category:Norwegian pop rock groups]]
[[Category:Smalltown Supersound artists]]

Latest revision as of 13:26, 10 June 2024

Razika
Razika performing in Gulltaggen (2012)
Razika performing in Gulltaggen (2012)
Background information
OriginBergen, Norway
GenresIndie rock, Pop
Years active2006-2019
LabelsSmalltown Supersound
MembersMarie Amdam
Maria Råkil
Marie Moe
Embla Karidotter Dahleng
Websiterazika.no

Razika was a Norwegian alternative indie pop[1] band from Møhlenpris, Bergen with various indie rock, punk, ska and reggae influences.[2] While their early work featured some tracks in English, they primarily composed songs in their native Norwegian. In 2010, they were signed to the Smalltown Supersound label and have released four albums: Program 91 (in 2011),[3] På vei hjem (in 2013), Ut til de andre (in 2015) and Sånn Kjennes Verden Ut (in 2018). Exhibiting more of a synth pop style, their fourth studio album represented a stylistic departure from their previous work. Razika split up in 2019 after the summer festival season.

Members

[edit]

Razika is made up of:

  • Marie Amdam - lead singer, vocals, guitar, keyboards
  • Maria Råkil - el. guitar, vocals and lead guitar
  • Marie Moe - el. bass and vocals
  • Embla Karidotter - drums and vocals
  • Razika, members
  • Marie Moe (bass)
    Marie Moe (bass)
  • Maria Råkil (vocals and guitar)
    Maria Råkil (vocals and guitar)
  • Embla Karidotter (drums)
    Embla Karidotter (drums)
  • Marie Amdam (vocals and guitar)
    Marie Amdam (vocals and guitar)

Discography

[edit]

Albums

[edit]
  • 2011: Program 91 (Smalltown Supersound)
  • 2013: På vei hjem
  • 2015: Ut til de andre
  • 2018: Sånn Kjennes Verden Ut (Jansen Records)

Singles

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  • 2008: Love is All About the Timing
  • 2011: Vondt i hjertet
  • 2014: Syndere i Sommersol
  • 2014: Faen Ta Deg
  • 2015: Gi Meg, Gi Meg, Gi Meg
  • 2016: Se deg ikke tilbake (Opplett)
  • 2018: En sjanse til (Jansen Records)
  • 2018: D Esje Meg (Jansen Records)
  • 2018: Flyplassen (Jansen Records)

EPs

[edit]
  • 2008: Love is All About the Timing

Other appearances

[edit]
  • 2013: Ingen slipper unna politikken, (cover song released on the album "Real Ones & The Extended Family" by the band Real Ones)
  • 2016: We are the world, on the Album Baertur by Baertur

References

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  1. ^ NME: Album Review - Razika - Project 91
  2. ^ The Guardian: New Band of the Day - Razika (No 1,058)
  3. ^ New York Times: Indie Sounds Abound: Some Playful, Some Pop
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