Artist page · 04/07/2026
About
Four key LPs across two decades; original pressings from Source and Virgin prized by collectors.
Kings of Convenience consists of Erlend Øye and Eirik Glambek Bøe, starting their collaboration in Norway before moving to England to sign with Source Records in 1999. Their debut album 'Quiet Is The New Loud' was released in 2001, showcasing minimalist indie folk-pop arrangements. Subsequent albums like 'Riot On An Empty Street' (2004) and 'Declaration Of Dependence' (2009) explored richer textures and collaborations, including contributions from Feist on 'Riot'. After a 12-year gap, they released 'Peace Or Love' in 2021, continuing their approach with acoustic and folk sensibilities.
The band is known for their melodic subtlety, delicate guitar work, and soft vocal harmonies. Erlend Øye also pursues separate projects, notably The Whitest Boy Alive.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Playlist
The tracks that sum up Kings of Convenience's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Debut album establishing their signature acoustic indie folk-pop style with 12 tracks featuring subtle melodies and soft harmonies.
Second full-length with 12 tracks, featuring guest vocals from Feist on songs like "Know-How", expanding their indie folk sound.
Third studio album with 13 tracks blending folk rock and ballad styles, available on Virgin label with multiple pressings.
Go further
Artists who share part of Kings of Convenience's musical DNA.
Collectors
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
Erlend Øye and Eirik Glambek Bøe met at a geography competition, where Erlend won by drawing a world map from memory.— Band anecdote
Quiet Is The New Loud was originally released in 2001 in the UK on the Source label as an LP in stereo format, marking the band's entry with minimalist indie folk-pop.
Canadian singer Feist contributed vocals to two tracks on Riot On An Empty Street, including "Know-How" and "The Build-Up", linking indie folk artists across continents in 2004.
The original European pressing of Declaration Of Dependence on Virgin Records came out in 2009 in LP format with catalog number V 3062, fetching median prices around 29 euros on the vinyl market.
Their album Peace Or Love appeared in 2021 on EMI label in Europe, issued as an LP and limited edition vinyl, with multiple variants available and steady collector interest.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Kings of Convenience is a Norwegian duo consisting of Erlend Øye and Eirik Glambek Bøe.
Their music blends alternative, indie pop, folk, and acoustic styles with soft vocal harmonies and guitar work.
The band formed in Bergen, Norway, in 1999.
Quiet Is The New Loud was first pressed on vinyl in the UK in 2001 by Source Records.
Original pressings, particularly from the early 2000s like Quiet Is The New Loud and Riot On An Empty Street, are sought after by collectors but are relatively accessible.
They originated from Bergen, Norway.
Quiet Is The New Loud, Riot On An Empty Street, and Declaration Of Dependence are key vinyl albums widely traded among aficionados.
Yes, albums like Peace Or Love have limited edition vinyl releases, often in Europe with special packaging and formats.
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