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Röyksopp

Röyksopp () a Norwegian electronic music duo from Tromsø formed in 1998. The duo consists of childhood friends Svein Berge and Torbjørn Brundtland, who formed Röyksopp during the Bergen Wave. After experimenting with different genres of electronic music, the band solidified their place in the electronica scene with their 2001 debut album, Melody A.M., released on the Wall of Sound record label.

Key facts

Musical artist.name: Röyksopp
Musical artist.image: Royksopp 2014-09-29 001 (cropped).jpg
Musical artist.image_size: 250
Musical artist.caption: Röyksopp in 2014: Torbjørn Brundtland (left) and Svein Berge (right)
Musical artist.background: group_or_band
Musical artist.origin: Tromsø, Troms, Norway
Musical artist.years_active: 1998–present
Musical artist.alias: Emmanuel Splice, RYXP
Musical artist.current_members: Svein Berge Torbjørn Brundtland

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21 sections

Contents

Band name
History
1990–1997: Origins
1998–2000: Early years
2001–2004: ''Melody A.M.'' and early success
2005–2008: ''The Understanding''
2009–2012: ''Junior'' and ''Senior''
2013–2018: ''Do It Again'', ''The Inevitable End'' and ''Star Wars Headspace''
2019–2021: ''Lost Tapes''
2022–present: ''Profound Mysteries'' and ''True Electric''
Style
Musical style
Influences
Live performances
Discography
Studio albums
Reception and awards
Critical reception
Awards and nominations
References
External links

Röyksopp has consistently experimented with various electronic music genres, including ambient, house music, and synth-pop. The band is also known for its elaborate concert performances, which feature eccentric outfits.