
About
Pymlico is an instrumental band from Oslo, Norway, led by composer and drummer Arild Brøter. The band mainly plays what has been described as a mix between progressive rock and fusion. However, their music also offers catchy hooks and singable melodies associated with pop music, alongside grandiose themes more in the vein of movie sound tracks. This combination of genres and a high level of musicianship gives the band it’s distinctive sound.
Pymlico
Øyvind Brøter: Keyboards
Stephan Hvinden: Guitars
Andreas Sjo Engen: Guitars
Robin Havem Løvøy: Saxophones
Are Nerland: Bass guitar / synth bass
Arild Brøter: Drums / keyboards
Oda Rydning: Percussion
Bio
In 2016, Pymlico signed with Apollon Records Prog and has since released four critically acclaimed albums: «Meeting Point» (2016), «Nightscape» (2018), «On This Day» (2020), and «Supermassive» (2022). «Core» will be their fifth album on the label. Prior to this, the band released three albums and an EP independently. The early albums were largely a creative outlet for founder Arild Brøter, made with significant contributions from guest musicians. As the desire to perform live grew, Arild formed a smaller band for concerts, which eventually evolved into the full band Pymlico as it exists today
In recent years, Pymlico has played at festivals such as «Festival Crescendo» in both Saint-Palais-sur-Mer, France, and French Guiana, South America. The band has also performed at «Slottsskogen Goes Progressive» in Gothenburg, Sweden; «Artrock i Stadsträdgården in Lidköping», Sweden; Haugaland Rock & Prog in Haugesund, Norway; and «Close to the Rain in Bergen», Norway. Pymlico is also proud to have been invited to perform at «We Låve Rock in Hurum», Norway, four times. In addition, the band has supported Italian band The Watch and shared the stage with acts like The Flower Kings, Frank Carducci, Magic Pie, Hasse Fröberg & Musical Companion, The Windmill, Infringement, and Panzerpappa.
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