Program

Tid	Thursday JANUARY 8th
21:59	Øyehaug
22:59	Isbit
23:59	It came from beneath

Tid	Friday JANUARY 9th
21:59	Mørbank
22:59	Von August
23:59	Anzee

Tid	Saturday January 10th
21:59	Hundzig
22:59	Defusion
23:59	Klepto

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Thursday

Øyehaug

Trondheim-based Ørsta rapper Øyehaug’s music can be described as sample-based hip hop with a slightly dusty feel. He writes everything from deeply personal lyrics to hard-hitting bars over jazzy, soul-infused instrumentals. With recommendations from P3 and praise from Musikkmagasinet, Øyehaug has gained attention in the Norwegian hip hop underground for both his production and rapping. He recently released his fourth album, Von dess, which explores even further into the experimental rap territory that defines Øyehaug’s sound.

Isbit

Isbit blends jazz, funk, and pop into a fresh, atmospheric soundscape that feels both playful and organic. With strong melodies, a solid groove at the core, and a collective expression, they create music that feels youthful and genre-crossing. The band released their first single in the summer of 2024 and already plans to further develop their universe with new releases and live shows.

Isbit consists of six musicians with diverse backgrounds but a shared drive to write music together: Sondre Scheffler, Sofus Gauksås, Herman Liene, Hector Hammer, Ellida Hol Meling, and Nathaniel Tveit Strømsvold.

It Came From Beneath

It Came from Beneath is a Trondheim-based experimental rock band playing instrumental music. They combine the hard-hitting riffs and rawness of metal with the unpredictability and sincerity of jazz. Heavily inspired by bands such as Kanaan and Fucales, they deliver wonderfully peculiar underground music.

Over the past year, they have played a number of sold-out shows around Trondheim, including at Verkstedhallen and Fru Lundgrens, and released a live album this summer, Live From Beneath.

Members:
Ingrid Narum – saxophone
Emanuel Haug Grevstad – drums
Sebastian Andersen – guitar/bass
Daniel Bringedal – guitar/bass

Friday

Mørbank

Catchy riffs, explosive drums, and raw vocals define Mørbank — a band that blends the weight of metal with the energy of hard rock. Emerging from Trondheim’s underground scene, the band has steadily built a name for itself locally, known for solid live performances and an uncompromising sound that both hits hard and hooks the listener.

In January 2024, Mørbank released their debut EP, marking a clear step into the spotlight and leaving a strong first impression. They later released two singles that signaled the beginning of a new chapter with a refreshed sound. The band continues to evolve, focusing on uniting metal’s intensity with the drive and nerve of classic rock. Looking ahead, they plan to release new music and further establish their reputation as a powerful and honest live act.

Von August

Von August is an alternative electropop trio inviting listeners into dreamy landscapes where playful imagination and existential reality blend into one another. Their music is carried by vocal harmonies with folk influences, acoustic instruments, modular synths, and drum machines. Through philosophical and heartfelt lyrics and catchy electronic soundscapes, they create a unique space for introspection and movement — striking both the heart and the dance floor.

Since forming in 2018, they have released several singles and the album Blåøyd (2021), later followed by a remix version in collaboration with Norwegian electronic artists (Niilas, Fochs Koshka, Maud). They have received praise from NRK P3 (2021) for their contribution to the new wave of Norwegian-language pop, and from Ballade.no (2022) for their role in the Norwegian electronic music scene. The trio has performed on numerous stages across Norway and spent the last three years refining their expression and shaping their second album, Samme hvor du går, released on May 2, 2025. With this album, they aim to put both words and sound to themes of human connection, platonic love, and emotions (or the absence of them) surrounding togetherness.

Anzee

Anzee is a singer and melodic rapper based in Oslo, known for her unique style combining organic and electronic elements with trap, and a truly powerful vocal delivery. She challenges genre boundaries within Norwegian hip hop and R&B with a hard yet beautiful sound that feels distinctly her own.

Her first singles, "I Mitt Basseng" and "Knirker i Maskineriet", were released in 2023 and quickly gained attention on NRK P3 through Urørt. Anzee expresses a search for freedom in all areas of life, using music as a tool for reflection and critique of social norms and systems.

Gradually, Anzee has established herself within the Norwegian hip hop and R&B scene, earning recognition for her high-energy live performances, such as at Klubb Øya in 2024. With 2025 singles like STA! STOISK! featuring rapper Bianca, and BEATSLUT featuring Sli0h, Anzee paints the sonic landscape she is now stepping into, with the upcoming project DOMMEDAG on the horizon.

Saturday

Hundzig

Hundzig is a newly formed solo project with a fixed band, most of whom are based in Trondheim. Hundzig’s first single (and EP), recorded at Brygga Studio in the city center, will be released in January, and the live debut fittingly takes place at the 23:59 Festival.

The music is inspired by artists such as New Order, Beach House, Alex Turner, and Elias Rønnenfelt. Hundzig is both raw and comforting at the same time. Expect scrappy guitars, lush synths, and occasional post-punk on stage.

The band consists of August Alver Solli, Jakob Palmer Kverndokk (Vrengt, Museum, Palmer), Johannes Gartland (Villskudd, Palmer), Simon Torsvik Thingnes (Moreller, Palmer), Hugo Hegdahl, and Emil Borgen.

Witness a brand-new debut artist presenting a carefully crafted project.

Defusion

Defusion is a progressive/alternative rock band from Bodø, consisting of Aisha Ludvigsen Wahome, Isabel Mjelde Karlsen, Fredrik Lindseth, and Julius Krokslett. The band draws inspiration from anything that allows them to be creative and describes their music as being in a state of extreme crisis mode.

In a short amount of time, they have made a strong impression, and in the autumn of 2023 they were selected to be part of NRK P3 Urørt and Sigrid’s unique music collaboration, where they had the opportunity to open for Sigrid on her Norway tour. They have also played festivals such as Buktafestivalen, Musikkfestuka, Blåfrostfestivalen, and Parkenfestivalen, and have won two national band competitions: Rock mot rus and Imagine Norway.

The band has also performed two international shows: at Botanique in Brussels and in Trenčín, Slovakia, during the Garáz Festival (2024).

Defusion released their debut single “One Way Window” in 2023, followed by their first album “Pandemonium” in September 2025. If you’re ready to have your soul ripped from your body and break free from the physical world through powerful music, Defusion is definitely for you.

Klepto

After the drummer went into hibernation in Scotland over the past six months, Klepto is ready for a comeback! The closing concert at the 23:59-Festival will mark their third year as a force filling Trondheim with “faanskap” and the spirit of good old rock ’n’ roll. Last Halloween, they released the enigmatic single Glemte Gater, setting the tone for a new era of music from the band. The three girls have no intention of stopping anytime soon and invite everyone, young and old, to put on their rock shoes and cut loose while they play.

Doors: 15 minutes before concert start