Ugress is a musician, producer and remixer from Bergen, Norway. He's been producing music a couple of years, using samplers, synths and computers. Ugress dives into a groovy, spooky and cinematic landscape of weird samples, loops and sounds. Strong rythms carries soundscapes and melodies forth. The sources of sampling include easy listening records of the 60ies, unknown and well known classic funktracks of the 70ies, computer games, television commercials and the oldest aswell as latest sci-fi b-movie. The compelling groove of a breakbeat (or two, or three) is, of course, always present. Ugress released the first self-issued 12" E-Pipe in 2000, and started playing live the following winter. The first gig was basically just a favour for Bergen Filmklubbs (Bergen Film Society) at their biannual releaseparty, and the gig was a success. With only one cinematic concert, the band was in heavy demand. During 2001-2002 the live reputation of the band created a stirr in Norwegian press, Ugress won several national compos, and caught the attention of several labels. Also, the funkish Loungemeister was heavily played on national radio, and used in numerous commercials and situations. However, it was a remix that caught the attention of Port Azur, freshly started Norwegian electronic label by Tuba. While hunting for tracks to include on their first compilation, they came across Ugress remix of Slowphos "Would You", and tried to find more. Luckily, they did, and during spring 2002 a deal emerged. The result: A 12" vinyl EP Loungemeister, and Ugress first full album, Resound. The album was released on Sept 9th 2002, and was immedeately sold out. At first there were planned and printed 3000 copies. But preorders demanded more than double that, so the first shipment was 8000 copies. This was sold out in the first few days, and new pressings had to be ordered continously. The album debuted at 2nd place in Norwegian charts to everyones surprise, with raving reviews and huge attention in Norwegian press. Since then Ugress music has been featured almost everywhere, from movies and television programs to nightclubs and coffee shops. And internationally, things are starting to pick up, with radio and video play as far away as Australia and Iceland. International release is planned for February/March 2003. Ugress is not completely instrumental. Four of the songs on Resound contain vocals by Therese Vadem, and more vocal tracks are in the works. Since spring 2002, she has also been a constant member of the live crew, joining in on some of the tracks on vocals. She has a mesmerizing apperance on stage, and a beautiful, lush voice. Therese is also one of the two beautiful voices in Atakama, and in addition to a great voice talent, she is also an artist with the brush, having several exhibition of paintings and cover artworks behind her.
2024
Uncanny Planet Records
LP
2024
Uncanny Planet Records
LP, Comp
2024
Uncanny Planet Records
LP, Comp
2023
Uncanny Planet Records
12xFile, FLAC
2023
Uncanny Planet Records
LP, Album
2021
Uncanny Planet Records
22xFile, FLAC
2021
Uncanny Planet Records
LP, Album
2020
Uncanny Planet Records
File, FLAC
2019
Uncanny Planet Records
9xFile, MP3, Album
2018
Not On Label (Ugress Self-released)
LP, Album, Ltd
2016
2016
2013
2013
2012
2011
2011
2011
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Uncanny Planet Records
File, MP3, 320
2010
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Uncanny Planet Records
File, MP3, 160
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Uncanny Planet Records
5xFile, MP3, EP, RE
2008
Uncanny Planet Records
File, MP3, 128
2008
Uncanny Planet Records
File, MP3, 160
2008
Uncanny Planet Records
11xFile, MP3, 160
2008
2008
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Uncanny Planet Records
4xFile, MP3, EP
2007
Uncanny Planet Records
File, MP3, 256
2007
Uncanny Planet Records
File, MP3, 160
2007
Uncanny Planet Records
File, MP3, 160
2006
Uncanny Planet Records
5xFile, MP3, EP, 160
2006
Uncanny Planet Records
4xFile, MP3, EP
2006
Uncanny Planet Records
4xFile, MP3, EP
2006
2005
2004
Port Azur
5xFile, MP3 + File, MOV
2004
2003
2002
Uncanny Planet Records
File, MP3, 128
2002
2001
Not On Label
CDr, Promo
2001
Uncanny Planet Records
File, MP3, 160
2000
Tuba Records
CDr, Single, Promo
2008
2003
2002
Beatservice Records
12", EP
2002
Not On Label (Lost At Last Self-Released)
CDr, Album
2002
2001
Nullpluss
CD, Maxi, Enh
2004
Waterfall Records, NRK
CD, Comp
2003
Da Works
CD, Album, Comp
2002
HJC Records
CD, Comp, Num, Promo
2002
2013
Not On Label
12xFile, MP3, Comp, 320
2012
Not On Label
12xFile, MP3, Comp, 320
2012
2010
Your Favorite Music
CD, Comp
2008
2007
October Party Records
CD, Comp, Promo
2007
Not On Label
CDr, Mixed
2004
Not On Label
CD, Comp, Promo
2004
Tuba Records
CDr, Smplr
2003
Alarmprisen
DVD, Comp
2003
Spider Management, NRK
CD, Comp
2003
Emag!c Entertainment
CD, Comp, Promo
2003
Rosa
CD, Comp, Promo
2003
EMI Music Publishing
CD, Comp, Promo, Smplr
2003
EMI Music Publishing Scandinavia
CD, Comp, Smplr
2003
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