Midnight Generation have a new song out, and it comes with a story about a Norwegian fishing village. The Mexican disco-funk band released “Norway” today, and the title tells you where the idea started.
Frontman Fernando Mares said the track was written during a tour stop at Trevarefest, a festival in a small Norwegian fishing village. He described the song as being about an impossible love, and the hope that one day he and the band might return to Norway to take a trip together.
The Song’s Musical Roots
“Norway” keeps Midnight Generation on the dance floor. The music pairs shimmering synths and disco rhythms with influences from the French Touch and the late 1970s and early 1980s.
The song follows “Almost on My Own,” which the band released a few weeks ago. That earlier track was Daft-Punk inspired.
The Video From Texcoco
The “Norway” video was filmed in a continuous wide shot at a park in Texcoco, outside Mexico City. A vintage GMC G-Series van sits at the center of the frame.
Tour Dates With Empire of the Sun
Midnight Generation are currently supporting Empire of the Sun and Polo & Pan on a North American run. The tour kicked off at Red Rocks in August.
The band has made stops at New York’s Forest Hills Stadium along the way. They play the Hollywood Bowl on October 8th, followed by a final show in Las Vegas the next night.
Ticket Deals For Sold-Out Shows
Fans looking to catch the band live can find deals through consequence.net. The site offers a discount of $20 on orders of $200 or more with promo code CONSEQUENCE20 at checkout.
The Love Story Behind The Title
Mares framed the song as a story of unrequited desire. The hope is that the band will one day return to Norway and finally take that trip together.
The Takeaway On “Norway”
“Norway” arrives as Midnight Generation wraps their current tour. The song draws on a specific moment in time — a tour stop in a small Norwegian fishing village — and turns it into something universal.
The video’s continuous wide shot gives the track a distinct visual identity. The song is about longing, but it is delivered with a danceable groove that keeps the feet moving.
The tour ends soon, and the band has given fans one more reason to pay attention.
Key Facts At A Glance
- Song: “Norway”
- Written: During a tour stop at Trevarefest in a small Norwegian fishing village
- Inspiration: An impossible love, hope of returning to Norway
- Tour: Supporting Empire of the Sun and Polo & Pan
- Tour start: Red Rocks in August
- Stops: Includes New York’s Forest Hills Stadium
- Hollywood Bowl: October 8th
- Final show: Las Vegas the next night
- Tickets: Save $20 on orders of $200 or more with promo code CONSEQUENCE20
The Tour Stops So Far
- Red Rocks — the tour kicked off here in August
- New York’s Forest Hills Stadium — a stop along the way
- The Hollywood Bowl — October 8th
- Las Vegas — the final show the next night
The tour is nearly finished, and the band has one more song to share before it ends.
See the video the story is built around at Consequence.
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