LASSE MARHAUG

Since the early '90s, Lasse Marhaug (b. 1974) has been one of the most active artists in the so-called Norwegian noise scene. As a performer and composer, he has contributed to well over 200 CD, vinyl, and cassette releases over the years. He has also toured and performed live in Europe, Asia, and America. In addition to his solo work, Marhaug plays regularly in projects Jazkamer, Nash Kontroll, DEL, and Testicle Hazard. Past projects and bands include Origami Replika and Lasse Marhaug Band. He has collaborated with several artists in the fields of noise, experimental, improv, jazz, rock, and extreme metal, as well as working with music and sound for theatre, dance, installations and video. He works with different kinds of instrumentation; from guitar-pedals and homemade electronics to computers and modified guitars, but considers the mixing-board his main instrument. Marhaug was born in the northern regions above the Arctic Circle of Norway, but currently lives and works in Oslo.

Lasse Marhaug performed for 23five at The Lab on February 7, 2010.

www.lassemarhaug.no