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“Norwegian energies can be awesome” - RNR Magazine UK
An infectious, foot-stomping blend of Americana, Irish folk-rock, and guitar-driven pop." Seamlessly contrasting high-energy arrangements with vulnerable, razor-sharp storytelling, this Norwegian five-piece delivers a raw, stadium-ready joy that translates effortlessly from the studio to the stage.
For fans of :
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Jason Isbell, The Waterboys, Mumford & Sons, Violent Femmes, The Hooters
Global Appeal: Reached #7 on Spotify's "Local Pulse: Houston" chart with the single "Perfect Rules", proving their authentic sound resonates deep in the heart of Texas.
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Thomas & The Angry Hearts officially joined the Southbound Records roster in 2024.
Fast forward to 2025, and the band unleashed their self-titled debut album—a release highly celebrated by fans both digitally and physically as a beautiful gatefold vinyl.
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Biography
Hailing from the outskirts of Oslo, Norway, Thomas & The Angry Hearts are a powerhouse folk-rock ensemble fronted by the compelling dual vocals of Thomas Warhuus Ådland and Hilde Bergersen Ådland.
The band broke onto the scene with their 2025 self-titled debut album, tracked under the guidance of legendary producer and guitar icon Ronni Le Tekrø—best known for his pioneering work with hard rock titans TNT, avant-garde jazz legend Terje Rypdal, and Ledfoot (aka Tim Scott McConnell).
Their music thrives on a captivating duality: up-tempo, pub-session energy laced with profound, bittersweet lyricism. Backed by a fiercely tight rhythm section and blistering guitar work, the band has spent the last two years cementing their reputation as an electrifying live act across Norway.
Following rave reviews from the British and European press, and explosive organic growth in the US, the band is set to take their anthemic sound global, with confirmed dates in Toronto, Canada for 2027, alongside upcoming touring plans in the UK.
"This is a band that has quietly built a following that knows every chorus, every lift and fall and Thomas’s voice, warm and melodic, carried the room effortlessly. When the audience sang the break section back at the stage, the whole band joined in with harmonies that created a sense of communal joy: one of those shimmering moments where a live show becomes more than performance."
– John Lee, Americana UK - Live Review: Martins Bar, Lillestrøm
"Already very good on record, they're sure to be an experience live."
– Martin Wimmer, Folker World (Germany)
"Impressive debut album, Norwegian energies can be awesome."
– Andrew Darlington, RockNReel (UK)
"There’s an exuberance to the playing and the delivery that is genuinely exciting... the whole thing has quite a Waterboys vibe to it, in a very positive way."
– Rick Bayles, VOX Continental
"There is something refreshingly genuine about Thomas & The Angry Hearts."
– Brad Foley, Notes from the Crowd (Canada)
PRESS & ACCOLADES
Short videos
Live clips and behind the scenes in the recording studio
The song It’s You on stage at Herr Nilsen, Oslo
Recording latest single “What Went Wrong” at Studio Nyhagen
“Perfect Rules” made it to #7 on the Spotify Local Pulse Chart in Houston
“Carry You” live
Live highlights
Driven by a deep connection to the roots community, Thomas & The Angry Hearts have performed extensively over the past two years, building a passionate following through high-energy club shows and festival appearances.
Notable recent performances :
Herr Nilsen, Oslo – (SOLD OUT) -
Back for a second round December 5th 2026
Audunbakken Festivalen (Summer 2026)
Martins, Lillestrøm – reviewed by British music magazine Americana UK
Selected club and festival appearances across Eastern Norway
Upcoming: Toronto, Canada (2027) & UK Tour Dates (TBA)
