Madrugada

The Profile

Madrugada is a Norwegian alternative rock band known for Sivert Høyem’s baritone and a moody, nocturnal sound. The group’s classic run spans Industrial Silence, The Nightly Disease, Grit, The Deep End, the live set at Oslo Spektrum, and the 2008 self‑titled album. Guitarist Robert Burås died in 2007; the band disbanded in 2008 and reunited in 2018.

Performed at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo; Live at Tralfamadore captured their Oslo Spektrum show with guests including Ane Brun, Kid Congo Powers, and Bodø Sinfonietta; The Deep End was recorded in Los Angeles with producer George Drakoulias; Robert Burås passed away in 2007.

Five DeBaser reviews chart Madrugada’s path from the dusky debut Industrial Silence through Grit, The Deep End, and the self‑titled album. Reviewers dwell on Sivert Høyem’s deep baritone, the band’s melancholic, blues‑tinged rock, and a powerful live presence. Live at Tralfamadore adds guests like Ane Brun, Kid Congo Powers, and Bodø Sinfonietta. One review notes their Nobel Peace Prize ceremony appearance and another marks these as the last recordings with guitarist Robert Burås.