The Mountains Explained

Background:group_or_band
The Mountains
Origin:Denmark
Genre:Synth-pop
Years Active:2013–present
Label:Warner Music Denmark
Current Members:
  • Michael Møller
  • Fridolin Nordsø
  • Frederik Nordsø

The Mountains are a Danish electronic trio made up of Michael Møller and the twins Fridolin and Frederik Nordsø, who joined forces to form a synth-pop and electronic music band. The band is signed to Warner Music Denmark and their debut album, titled The Mountains, the Valleys, the Lakes, was released on 10 March 2014. Two singles were released from the album: "The Mountains" and "The Valleys".

"The Valleys" was featured on the FIFA 15 soundtrack.[1]

Members

The trio have had earlier musical success. The twin brothers Fridolin and Frederik Nordsø were members of the William Blakes,[2] a Danish pop/rock group formed in 2006 that also included Kristian Leth and Bo Rande. They are also record producers who have worked with many artists, including Burhan G, Brandy, and Fallulah.[3]

Michael Møller was part of moi Caprice,[2] a Danish indie rock group that also included David Brunsgaard, Jakob Millung, Casper Henning Hansen, and earlier Christian Hillesø.

Discography

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Listen to the FIFA 15 Soundtrack. EA Sports. EA Sports. 14 November 2014.
  2. http://goodbecausedanish.com/2014/03/the-mountains-the-mountains-the-valleys-the-lakes-2/ GoodBecauseDanish.com: The Mountains – Review of The Mountains, the Valleys, the Lakes
  3. http://frostfestival.dk/events/the-mountains-1/ FrostFestival Denmark: The Mountains // King Christian IV’s Brewery — early show
  4. Web site: The Mountains discography . Hung Medien . danishcharts.dk . 21 March 2014.