IT'S A TRAP! Scandinavian Music Journal

Hypertext - Walken

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:48:47 -0700

As promised, here's the brand new single from Hypertext.

Hypertext announce new single

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 19:03:39 -0700

Look for Hypertext to release the new single "Walken" on March 30 along with a new live video showcasing the band playing their four newest singles.

Hypertext - Landing in rotation

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 14:47:25 -0800

"Landing in rotation" is the latest single from Norwegian indie act Hypertext.

Hypertext - Cantarell

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:47:59 -0800

The new Hypertext single "Cantarell", now streaming in full.

Hypertext - Cantarell (preview)

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:52:33 -0800

A brief excerpt of the new Hypertext single "Cantarell", due out in January (plus some live show news).

Hypertext - Ivy league (video)

Wed, 18 May 2011 18:07:49 -0700

Norwegian indie act Hypertext now have a video for their single "Ivy league". Direct link: http://vimeo.com/23834578

Hypertext to release 7" single

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 13:13:26 -0800

Hypertext's single "Ivy league" will be issued as a 7" via short-lived label UFA Records with album track "Mary" tacked on as the b-side.

New Hypertext album in November

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 11:56:32 -0700

The new Hypertext album "Astronaut Kraut!" has been confirmed for release on November 15. Hear the lead single "Ivy league" at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/hypertextband

Popfest = new Norwegian festival

Fri, 21 May 2010 13:40:55 -0700

Kristiansand, Norway will play host to a new festival this year in June, the self-explanatory Popfest. Confirmed artists include Hypertext, Moddi, The New Wine, Youth Pictures of Florence Henderson and others. Read more: http://www.popfest.no/

Susanne Sundfør now a member of Hypertext

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:10:34 -0800

Unexpected: Susanne Sundfør has officially joined Hypertext as a permanent member.

Hypertext - Walk me down when I'm running (video)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:34:51 -0800

Norwegian indie act Hypertext have a new song on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKJ91tT5v_I

Hypertext finish album, post preview

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:38:11 -0700

Norwegian indierock act Hypertext report that their new album "Astronaut-Kraut" is totally finished and will be released in early 2010. Preview three tracks at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/hypertextband
Fellow Norwegian Susanne Sundfør (who is excellent, btw) provides guest vocals.

Hypertext adds new member

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:46:24 -0700

Øivind Hatleskog (ex-Jeremy) has been enlisted as a new member of Hypertext. The band is currently working on their full-length debut and aim to be finished this month.

Hypertext in the UK

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:59:44 -0700

Norwegian act Hypertext is heading to the UK in June:

06/15 - 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff
06/16 - Oh Inverted World!, London

The Low Frequency in Stereo + Hypertext to Germany

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 12:57:05 -0700

The Low Frequency in Stereo are doing a batch of German dates in May and bringing fellow Norwegians Hypertext along for the ride:

04/30 - Drone Bar, Copenhagen (DK)
05/01 - Klub Drushba, Halle (GER)
05/02 - Beatpol, Dresden (GER)
05/04 - Magnet Club, Berlin (GER)
05/05 - Gladhouse, Cottbus (GER)
05/06 - Kukuun, Hamburg (GER)

Hypertext - Stellarwind

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 15:21:49 -0800

Hypertext are streaming a new track at myspace called "Stellarwind" featuring sax by Kjetil Møster of Datarock: http://www.myspace.com/hypertextband

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:03:15 -0700

Norwegian noiserock act Hypertext reports that they are currently at Duper Studios with Sir Duperman working on their full-length debut.

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:41:45 -0700

Norwegian indie act Hypertext has recruited new drummer Joachim Amundsen and also report that they will be putting out a two-song 7" in late August/early September. Listen to both tracks at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/hypertextband

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 17:50:48 -0700

Norwegian indie act Hypertext (remember?) has a bunch of new demo tracks on myspace, this time with all members sharing vocal duties: http://www.myspace.com/hypertextband

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 12:02:58 -0800

Norwegian postpunk/noiserockers Hypertext (remember?) have a new demo track on myspace: http://www.myspace.com/hypertextband

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Norwegian act Simon Says No has enlisted Snorre from Hypertext/Catastrophes and Linn from The Low Frequency in Stereo as new members. Listen to the band here: http://www.myspace.com/nosayssimon

MP3: Hypertext - Orphan boots

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Norway's Hypertext is far more typical of the sort of band I usually go for. The band name is instantly forgettable, but it is fitting as the "hyper" prefix is an apt descriptor. A great majority of the Norwegian bands I hear seem to pride technical skill and pristine recording quality over energy and feeling so I'm doubly impressed that these guys seem so willing to cut loose. After a minute and a half of tightly-wound noisepop, the band veers off into a completely different direction, switching up the meter, adding layers of distortion and echo and kicking out the mf'n jams. They demonstrate good restraint though - they let it build to a satisfying conclusion without getting overly self-indulgent. That makes for far better repeat listens.
Unlike many of the artists I'm focusing on this week, Hypertext does have an album out that they've released themselves. Listen to more here: http://www.myspace.cm/hypertextband