Röyksopp is a Norwegian electronic music duo from Tromsø, formed in 1998. The duo consists of Svein Berge and Torbjørn Brundtland. They emerged during the Bergen Wave, a period associated with the development of electronic music in Bergen, Norway. After experimenting with various electronic styles, they gained wider recognition with their debut album "Melody A.M.", released in 2001 on the Wall of Sound label. Röyksopp’s music incorporates a range of electronic genres, including ambient, house, and synth-pop. They are also known for their live performances, which often feature distinctive visual elements and stage presentation. Over the course of their career, the duo have received multiple awards, including Spellemannprisen awards, and have been nominated for Grammy Awards. Their releases have achieved commercial success in several countries, and they have undertaken international tours. The name Röyksopp is derived from the Norwegian word "røyksopp", meaning a type of mushroom known as a puffball. The spelling with "ö" is a stylistic variation. Berge and Brundtland first met in Tromsø during their youth and began making music together in the early 1990s, sharing an interest in electronic music. They were part of the local techno scene and experimented with different styles. After an initial period of collaboration, they separated before reuniting in Bergen in 1998. During the 1990s, Bergen developed a prominent underground electronic music scene, and Röyksopp were associated with artists such as Frost, Those Norwegians, Drum Island, and Erlend Øye. They also collaborated with Geir Jenssen and were involved in the group Aedena Cycle, which released the EP "Traveler's Dreams" in 1994. After leaving Aedena Cycle, Berge and Brundtland formed Röyksopp. Their early releases included the single "So Easy", issued by the independent label Tellé. The track gained wider exposure after being used in a television advertisement in the United Kingdom, and was later reissued with "Remind Me". The duo signed with Wall of Sound and released their debut album "Melody A.M.", which achieved commercial success and was certified platinum in Norway. The album reached number one in Norway and produced several singles, including "Eple", "Poor Leno", "Remind Me", and "Sparks". "Eple" was used as startup music for the operating system "Mac OS X Panther". The music video for "Remind Me" received an MTV Europe Music Award. During this period, Röyksopp gained increased international recognition, including in the United States, where "Remind Me" was used in advertising. They were also invited to contribute to the soundtrack of "The Matrix Reloaded", but declined. Their second studio album, "The Understanding", was released in 2005. It included the singles "Only This Moment", "49 Percent", "What Else Is There?", and "Beautiful Day Without You". The album reached number one in Norway and charted in several countries, including the United Kingdom and the United States. Some of the album’s tracks were later used in films such as "Meet Bill" and "Cashback". In 2006, they released the live album "Röyksopp's Night Out", which included a reinterpretation of "Go with the Flow" by Queens of the Stone Age. In 2007, they curated the compilation "Back to Mine: Röyksopp", which included their track "Meatball". In 2009, Röyksopp released their third studio album "Junior", featuring the single "Happy Up Here". The album included collaborations with artists such as Robyn and Karin Dreijer, and achieved chart success in Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States. It was followed by "Senior" in 2010, an instrumental album that also reached number one in Norway. In 2013, Röyksopp released "Running to the Sea" in collaboration with Susanne Sundfør. In 2014, they collaborated with Robyn on the EP "Do It Again". Later that year, they released their fifth studio album "The Inevitable End", which explored darker themes and was described by the duo as their final album-length release, although they continued producing music. The album included tracks such as "Skulls", "Sordid Affair", and "Monument". In 2016, they contributed "Bounty Hunters" to the compilation "Star Wars Headspace" and released the single "Never Ever". Between 2019 and 2021, Röyksopp released a series of tracks under the project "Lost Tapes", consisting of previously unreleased material, B-sides, and rarities. The tracks were made available on streaming platforms and later compiled into a physical release. In 2022, the duo released the three-part project "Profound Mysteries", consisting of "Profound Mysteries", "Profound Mysteries II", and "Profound Mysteries III". The project combined music with visual elements, including short films and digital artwork, and featured collaborations with artists such as Alison Goldfrapp, Susanne Sundfør, and Astrid S. The releases were accompanied by live performances and multimedia presentations. Röyksopp undertook international tours in support of the project, including the "True Electric" tour, which began in 2023 and featured performances across Europe and North America. In 2024, they released "Nebulous Nights (An Ambient Excursion into Profound Mysteries)", an ambient reinterpretation of material from the "Profound Mysteries" series. In 2025, they released "True Electric", a compilation of studio recordings based on remixes performed during their tour, focusing on club-oriented interpretations of their work. Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R%C3%B6yksopp Studio albums Melody A.M. (2001) The Understanding (2005) Junior (2009) Senior (2010) The Inevitable End (2014) Profound Mysteries (2022) Profound Mysteries II (2022) Profound Mysteries III (2022) Nebulous Nights (An Ambient Excursion into Profound Mysteries) (2024) True Electric (2025)