The Whitest Boy Alive

Norwegian-German Indie Pop Band

The Whitest Boy Alive was a musical group that originated in Berlin in 2003. The band was a collaboration between Norwegian singer and guitarist Erlend Øye, who is also known for his work with the indie folk duo Kings of Convenience, and German musician Marcin Öz. They were later joined by Sebastian Maschat and Daniel Nentwig. The Whitest Boy Alive started as an electronic dance music project but gradually evolved into a band with a full live instrument set without the use of programming or loops. They released two albums: "Dreams" in 2006 and "Rules" in 2009. Their music is characterized by a minimalist style that blends elements of indie rock, pop, and dance music. Despite their success and a strong following, the band announced their split in 2014, stating that they had fulfilled their potential and achieved everything they wanted with their two albums.