Debut Album 2023 on Vinyl & CD
Ask Carol released their debut album, AC I: Control You on Vinyl in 2023. The Kickstarter campaign reached the goal in less than 24 hours and the vinyl sold out only days after official release.
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5/6 stars in Dagbladet
“Brilliant debut” – AC I: Control You received a great review, and a 5 out of 6 stars in Dagbladet, one of Norways biggest newspapers.
Live Videos
A collection of live clips from the Backyard Jam, the Auma Sonic Saloon, and more.
Based out of Auma, Norway, alternative indie-rock duo Ask Carol has toured the world, supported The Brian Jonestown Massacre and released a debut EP on Grappa Musikkforlag, Norways biggest indie label.
Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Perc / Carol
Drums, Guitar, Keyboard, Sampling / Mr. Ask
Music
Official Releases
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Ask Carol have recently released their debut album, as well as several singles, and an EP. Currently they are self-releasing, under their label ChoVan Records.
Latest releases:
Wind In My Hair (September 2024, ChoVan Records)
Desert (October 2023, ChoVan Records)
Ohio (April 2023, ChoVan Records)
AC I: Control You (August 2022, ChoVan Records)
The Roadside Jam and Backyard Jam series
On Social Media we have a two video series, one called "The Backyard Jam”, and one called “Roadside Jam”.
Bio
Ask Carol is an alternative indie-rock duo that has emerged from the remote Norwegian mountain community of Auma, ready to shake up the music scene. Don't let the small size of this band fool you - with two guitars, drums, synth, Carol's unique bass and guitar system, and a bit of multitasking, Ask Carol packs a punch with a sound as big as a full band. The music of this high-energy power-duo ranges from fierce and mean to soft and comforting, drawing inspiration from the likes of the Kills, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and the White Stripes, all with a distinct Nordic, melancholic twist.
Ask Carol has already made a name for themselves on the international stage, touring in the Philippines, Japan, South Korea, and Scandinavia, and performing official showcases at SXSW three times, with the last being last year (2023). They've also had the privilege of supporting The Brian Jonestown Massacre, amongst others, on tour. In August 2022 (and vinyl in September 2023), they released their highly-anticipated debut album through their own indie label, ChoVan Records, to widespread acclaim from the press, including a 5/6 rating in Dagbladet, one of Norway's largest newspapers.
When the pandemic hit and live shows were put on hold, Ask Carol took the opportunity to regroup and reinvent themselves. They used the downtime to create self-produced music videos, merch and live recordings, and emerge from the pandemic with their debut album in hand, ready to take on the world. Their videos have amassed millions of views on both TikTok and Instagram. Despite being isolated in their mountain town, with only a few neighbors and a herd of cows as an audience, Ask Carol has used their solitude to craft a dark, introspective atmosphere that permeates their music and is sure to captivate listeners. After 8 months of touring in the US in 2024, 2025 will see Ask Carol embark on their first ever European Tour, as well as new material Ask Carol have in the works. Don't miss the chance to experience the unique and powerful sound of Ask Carol live in 2025.
Past show highlights:
Pstereo Festival - Trondheim, 2023
Summerfest - Milwaukee, USA, 2024
Treefort Music Fest - Boise, USA, 2024
SXSW - Austin USA, 2023, 2018
No Maps - Sapporo, Japan, 2018
Rizal Park Open Air Auditorium - Manila, Philippines, 2020
Trondheim Jazzfest - Trondheim, Norway, 2022
ByLarm - Oslo, Norway, 2019
Support for Brian Jonestown Massacre - Århus, Denmark & Stockholm, Sweden, 2018
Concert for the Cows during lockdown 2020
One of the few concerts we did during the Covid years, for an amazing CrOWd. Outside our studio. Over 4 million views on TikTok altogether.
Downloads
Technical rider
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Press release
Download English or Norwegian press release.
Pictures
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Logo/graphics
Folder with logos and graphic design.
Quotes
Quotes in English
“The duo make music steeped in lateral layered atmospheres of post punk, shoegaze, indie pop, blues, funk and noise rock. All these genres are, for the most part, diced and blended together. The sound is captivating and the fact that Ask Carol’s sound is a duo and not a full band is an added big fat luscious cherry on this post punk milk shake.”
“The track sounds as though it’s being performed by more than just these two talented individuals as the sound fills its given space with incredible confidence and jurisdiction. Carol herself rules the top-line with immense assurance, demonstrating the attitude of a musician who knows what she’s good at.”
“Have you ever seen someone sing and play guitar, bass, a drum, and trombone all within one song? I have, and if you’re not already as obsessed with the Norwegian indie-rock duo Ask Carol as I am, you’re about to be. ”
“...the perfect blend of a trio of acts we adore, Blood Red Shoes, PVRIS and even elements of The Hives with the scuzzy guitar tones.”
“Ask Carol brings an impassioned animal magnetism to their music that is difficult to ignore.”
Quotes in Norwegian
“Det er hardt å holde seg objektiv når en skal fortelle om et så unikt og fargerikt band som Ask Carol, så det tar vi å driter i og skriver heller at denne multitaskende duoen har forheksa oss helt.. De foreslår The Kills, The XX, Lana del Rey og TwentyOnePilots, men for vår del en helt uvesentlig sammenlikning når spenningen i deres originale verk bruser øra og smilebåndet svært nært sammen.”
“En fengende poplåt som kombinerer nostalgiske nikk til disco-æraen med røffe gitarer og store harmonier.”
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Music videos
A playlist of all our music and lyric videos.
The intimate songs
Sometimes we like to do more intimate performances, with only electric and acoustic guitar, and vocals. Here are a few examples.
Social media:
Social Media