MoE is a Norwegian experimental trio centered around the formidable presence of bassist/vocalist Guro Skumsnes Moe and guitarist Håvard Skaset. Emerging from the fertile Oslo underground, they have carved out a niche that defies standard rock categorization, blending noise rock, no wave, and sludge into a sound they describe as 'viscid.'
Their career is marked by a relentless touring schedule and a prolific series of collaborations with international avant-garde figures such as Lasse Marhaug, Pain Jerk, and Okkyung Lee. This collaborative spirit has pushed their sound toward the absolute limits of instrumental endurance. Critically, they are viewed as a bridge between the 1980s New York no wave scene and contemporary European noise, often cited for their ability to maintain a minimalist compositional core while executing it with maximalist intensity. Their work is characterized by a 'molesting' of instruments, where the physical act of playing becomes a central part of the aesthetic, resulting in a discography that is as much about performance art as it is about rock music.
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