MÍO
“Restless folk rock from and for a chaotic world, breaking all boundaries!”
MÍO has quickly established itself as one of the underground’s most intense live experiences with its boundary-pushing musical world. The folk-rock band has been incredibly active in recent years, performing at hundreds of venues and festivals both in Norway and abroad, leaving a massive impression with explosive, unpretentious, and engaging concerts.
With roots in Oslo’s punk and rock scene, their music draws rich inspiration from Norwegian rock, punk, and traditional folk music. Hard-hitting and dynamic, with fuzzed fiddle and a large arsenal of folk instruments from around the world. Featuring a front vocalist with raw vocal power and expressive delivery, tightly intertwined with a solid, playful, and energetic rhythm section, the result is an unforgettable powerhouse.
The band’s first album, Ingen tid å miste (No Time to Lose), was released in 2023 and awarded first place by The Nordic Sound as “Best Nordic Release.” In 2025, MÍO released their highly anticipated second album, Hva nå? (What Now?) on By Norse Music, receiving massive acclaim. It was described as “melodically sharp, dynamic, well-constructed, raw, and quite exceptional in its contemporary Norwegian context” (Geir Larzen, Norway Rock Magazine) and “adventurously serious” (Mode Steinkjer, Dagsavisen). On Hva nå?, MÍO takes their music in a darker, heavier direction than before, reflecting an uncertain, intense, and challenging contemporary reality, with an album brimming with frustration, anger, and apathy in a modern folk-rock guise.
MÍO’s musical universe and live performances can be described as a “phenomenon” that must be experienced live - come join the adventure!
Band members: Dionisia Fjelldalen (vocals), Maja Hveding Styffe (fiddle and Hardanger fiddle), Hennie Hagen Johnsen (accordion, keyed harp, flute, keys, etc.), Jakob Nome (guitar), Marianne Friisberg Larssen (bass), Eilif Hallingstad Finnseth (drums and percussion)
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