FROM:             LIBBY HENRY

OSLO:

U.S. RELEASE OF DEBUT ALBUM CONFIRMED FOR MARCH 29

“Moody, atmospheric rock that wouldn’t be out of place alongside Brit-pop-style bands Steadman and South.”

–Kevin Bronson, LOS ANGELES TIMES, (3/15/04)

“The art of Oslo’s atmospheric rock relies on the science of blending soft harmonies with warm synthesizer pads, alternative guitar riffs and heart-thumping drumbeats. Oslo’s focus is a warm, collectively orchestrated sound.”

–Richard Frias, MUSIC CONNECTION, (3/28/04)

OSLO has just completed the finishing touches on their self-titled and self-produced debut album, due out March 29 on FKE Records (distributed via Majestic Recording Inc). With their subtly poignant anthems and haunting guitar soundscapes, the group have built a loyal fanbase on the West Coast.

The Los Angeles-based OSLO–MATTIA BORRANI (lead vocals, guitar), GABRIAL MCNAIR (lead guitar, backing vocals) and KERRY WAYNE JAMES (bass)–have received a strong welcome with their moody first single “Minutegun” on Indie 103.1 in Los Angeles, which has considerably increased the band’s fanbase in the city.  Other standout tracks include: disc opener “The Stranger,” where BORRANI’s soul-baring vocals and falsetto-capped delivery awaken an evocative night-drive ballad; and the stunning “Starlight,” highlighted by MCNAIR’s liquid guitar-playing and angelic backing vocals. 

The complete track listing is as follows:

1. The Stranger
2. My Soul
3. Minutegun
4. All-Terrain
5. For All It’s Worth
6. Starlight
7. Systemic
8. One Last Fling
9. Nervine
10. Stay

Stay tuned for OSLO touring news and check out www.osloband.com for more information. Log onto http://www.myspace.com/oslo for MP3’s.

Contact MSO:

Libby Henry
818-380-0400 ext. 224
lhenry@msopr.com    

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