Hypertext - Stellarwind

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hypertext - Orphan boots