The White Birch (band)

The White Birch is a Norwegian slowcore project of Ola Fløttum. Previously a trio composed of Ola Fløttum, Hans Christian Almendingen, and Ulf Rogde,[1] the band released three studio albums and then broke up after the band played their last show in 2006. However, Ola Fløttum released their fourth album "The Weight Of Spring" in 2015, nearly ten years after their last release.

The White Birch
OriginOslo, Norway
GenresSlowcore, post-rock, dream pop
Years active1996-present
LabelsGlitterhouse
Associated actsPortrait Of David
MembersOla Fløttum
Past membersHans Christian Almendingen
Ulf Rogde

The name comes from the 1994 album The White Birch by the band Codeine, one of the cornerstones of slowcore.[2] They are sometimes called the "Norwegian Sigur Rós."[3]

Discography
  • "Self-Portrayal" (1996, limited edition of 300 copies on vinyl)
  • "Left Hand EP" (1997, a limited edition EP of 200 copies)
  • "People Now Human Beings" (1998)
  • "Star Is Just A Sun" (2002) allmusic review
  • "Come Up For Air" (2005) allmusic review
  • "The Weight Of Spring" (2015)
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References
  1. "The White Birch Im Wurmloch". westzeit (in German). November 2005. Retrieved 27 September 2009.
  2. "The White Birch: Die Suche nach der Wärme" (in German). Retrieved 27 September 2009.
  3. "The White Birch, an interview". lunakafe (in German). 21 October 2002. Retrieved 27 September 2009.


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