To put Sigrid’s EP on a list of best albums kind of reminds me of the time Obama received Nobel Peace Prize after barely having practiced the role as the US president.

It’s hard to talk about Norwegian music without talking about contemporary jazz. Kvernberg, who plays the violin, is a pioneer in the game and the album “Steamdome” is nothing but another masterpiece.

Anana makes music that is pure and beautiful down to every note, chord and vocal harmony. With Ananas songs everything falls into place.

Arif is one of the most interesting Norwegian hip hop acts and has received increased attention the last couple of years.

I am always struck by artists who succeed in sounding both retro and futuristic at the same time.

Coming from Norway’s hip-hop capital Bergen, Linni released one of the most solid hip-hop albums of 2017.

As the millennial I am, I grew up listening to soul acts such as Destiny’s Child and TLC and dreamed of becoming as sassy as Ashanti and powerful as Brandy.

Bjørn Torske and Prins Thomas have both built successful solo careers as electronic producers, but “Square One” is a solid piece of proof that collaborations often brings out the best in the participating parts.

Broen is another artsy-fartsy band that manages to blend different genres into an unique and delightful soundscape.

The young and talented Idun Nicoline will hypnotise you with her airy voice and beautiful harmonies.