Ex Norwegian has spent over fifteen years making eardrums happy and genre purists scratch their heads, led by Miami's sonic architect Roger Houdaille and his rotating cast of musical conspirators. Since their 2008 debut, they've crafted a sound that bridges '60s garage energy with '70s power pop sophistication—what you'd get if the Raspberries and Guided by Voices had a lovechild raised on perfect three-minute songs. Their breakthrough "Something Unreal" became a college radio favorite, while 2009's Standby established their mastery of intelligent pop with just enough edge to keep things dangerous. The band's prolific output includes notable tributes to underappreciated legends—2021's Sing Jimmy Campbell and 2024's Sing Whistle Tunes honoring John Entwistle—alongside recent originals Spook Du Jour (2022) and Sooo Extra (2023). Think Like A Key Music is now reissuing Ex Norwegian's extensive back catalog, revealing a band that understands pop music's best traditions while never being enslaved by them. No Scandinavian passport required—just an appreciation for songs that turn listeners into fans faster than you can say "power pop perfection."