There’s a certain magic that only happens when you press record and just let the band play. No click track, samples, or fixing things in the mix. SoundFarm knows that, and they built their entire debut single “Suck It Up” on that exact philosophy. These guys are a Norwegian collective that came together in a freezing barn outside Oslo back in 2020, and they’ve been chasing that live-room spark ever since.
Let’s meet the crew. The voice you hear is Marte B. Troldalen, and she’s the reason this band exists in the first place. Guitarist Tommy and bassist Ola caught her at a local event and immediately knew they had found something special. They built the whole outfit around her vocals, and honestly, that was a smart move. She brings a warmth that cuts through the grit, but she’s not afraid to get rough when the groove demands it.
The gear nerds will love this part. The drum kit is a vintage 1960s Sonor, the guitars run through classic Mesa rigs, and they used a Swedish Ehrlund microphone to capture Marte’s voice. For percussion, they filled a large bottle with rice to get that perfect 16th-note texture—yes, a rice bottle. That’s the kind of kitchen-sink creativity that makes a track feel human instead of robotic. The recording setup is a hybrid analogue-digital chain with vintage preamps and Logic Pro X, but the warmth from the old gear comes through loud and clear.
What also makes this band special is what they do outside the studio. That barn isn’t just their rehearsal space—it’s a fully equipped studio where they work with people facing mental health challenges and intellectual disabilities. They help others find confidence and creativity through music. That mission gives everything they play a deeper purpose.
“Suck It Up” is their first recorded song, and it sets the tone for their whole debut album. It’s loose, it’s funky, and it refuses to be polished into blandness. If you like your rock with a heartbeat and a little bit of rice-bottle percussion, this one’s for you. Play it loud and let the imperfections remind you what real music sounds like.