From the storm-lit streets of Bergen, Norway, where the rock underground hums with restless creative energy, Electric High emerged in 2019 through a collision of personalities, passions, and, if stories are to be believed, a heroic amount of alcohol. Members from Faith Circus, Sahg, and Emmerhoff & The Melancholy Babies found themselves entangled in a raucous night out that no one fully remembers. Somewhere between the laughter, the arguments, and the clatter of empty glasses, a band was born, almost by accident, almost by magic, and entirely without anyone being sober enough to recall the details. It became a running joke that Electric High might not even exist, but the music that followed proved otherwise: loud, immediate, and impossible to ignore. From the very beginning, the band carried a distinctive weapon, two frontmen, PV Staff and Olav Iversen, whose vocal interplay would become the stamp of Electric High’s sonic identity.
With their contrasting tones battling and blending over a classic power-trio backbone, Marius Mørch on guitars, Einride Torvik on bass, and Tor Helge Opdahl on drums, their sound crystallized into a force both wild and intentional. Writing sessions quickly revealed a band comfortable walking the line between modern alternative rock and classic hard rock swagger, conjuring a sound reminiscent of Rival Sons and Royal Blood crashing into an Aerosmith-style riot. Electric High’s debut album, “Colorful White Lies”, captured the raw spirit of their first five years: a pressure cooker of ideas, experiences, and sonic exploration. Praised for its high-voltage expression, including a 7/10 review from Classic Rock Magazine UK, the record established Electric High as one of Norway’s most invigorating new rock acts. The acclaim set the stage for a band eager to evolve, push harder, and move faster, qualities that would define their next chapter. With relentless drive, unfiltered spontaneity, and a chemistry as volatile as it is electrifying, Electric High stand today as a rare example of contemporary rock that honors its roots without losing its edge.
Just one year and thirteen days after shaking the rock world with their debut, Electric High return with a follow-up that flips their entire creative process on its head. “Free To Go”, arriving November 7, 2025, is not a polished reflection of long-crafted ideas, but a record born from speed, instinct, and unrestrained musical impulse. Where “Colorful White Lies” distilled half a decade of experiences, “Free To Go” erupted from the present moment, written, rehearsed, and recorded at breakneck pace, capturing the band in their most spontaneous and explosive form. Across its runtime, the album bristles with a sound both familiar and freshly volatile, an exhilarating blend of classic rock audacity and modern edge, shaped by influences from Aerosmith and AC/DC to Black Sabbath, Arctic Monkeys, and Royal Blood. Its pre-release singles, “Thick As Thieves”, “Ain’t Got Nothing But Time”, and the titular “Free To Go”, each reveal a different facet of the band’s expanding identity: anthemic, heavy, melodic, rebellious. In “Free To Go”, Electric High double down on what makes them unmistakably themselves while stretching into bolder territory. The dual vocal assault hits sharper, the riffs bite harder, and the energy feels like it was captured in the very moment it was created. This is Electric High unfiltered, alive, loud, and absolutely free.
Free To Go Album Track List:
Thick As Thieves:
The opening moments of “Thick As Thieves” launch the album “Free To Go” with an electrifying surge of energy, immersing the listener in a soundscape that blends modern rock grit with classic hard-rock swagger. The track begins with a muscular guitar riff, thick, gritty, and instantly arresting, laying a rugged path for the dual-vocal assault that defines Electric High’s identity. Everything about the introduction feels like a declaration: sharp cymbal hits, saturated guitar tones, and a rhythm section that locks into a steady, confident drive. As the vocals enter, the song tightens into a compelling narrative of unity, rebellion, and unbreakable camaraderie, using the metaphor of partners-in-crime to explore loyalty and shared defiance. The melodic phrasing balances attitude with accessibility, and each line is delivered with a raw, smoky intensity that builds the emotional tension early in the track. From these first seconds, “Thick As Thieves” sets the tone for the entire album, bold, energetic, and unapologetically rock-anchored.
As the song progresses, its instrumental layers evolve with precision and dynamism, revealing the band’s meticulous interplay. The guitars expand beyond the initial riff, weaving harmonics, subtle bends, and gritty chord progressions that amplify the thematic edge of the lyrics. The bass grows fuller and more dominant, adding a low-end pulse that is both rhythmic and melodic, while the drums escalate from solid rock foundations to increasingly dynamic fills that push the track forward with adrenaline. The dual lead vocals, one sharper and more piercing, the other warmer and more gravelly, create a tension that feels both competitive and complementary, embodying the spirit of two characters bound together in loyalty and chaos. The chorus, with its chant-like delivery and driving instrumental swell, is crafted to be instantly memorable. It lifts the song into a wider emotional and sonic space, creating a feeling of unshakeable alliance and reckless freedom. Each transition is smooth yet intense, ensuring the pacing remains unpredictable but cohesive.
The final stretch of “Thick As Thieves” heightens the track’s rebellious chemistry, pushing its themes and arrangements to their peak. A powerful bridge shifts the energy, bringing in heavier guitar strokes, heightened vocal grit, and percussion that grows wilder as the song approaches its climax. The production reveals subtle details, background vocal echoes, sustained guitar feedback, slight rhythmic shifts, that add depth without overwhelming the core rock essence. As the song nears its conclusion, everything tightens: the instrumental energy condenses into one final surge, and the vocals deliver their closing lines with a mixture of triumph and urgency. The outro crashes out with the same fiery confidence that defined the opening, creating a complete narrative arc, an anthem of brotherhood, rebellion, and rock-driven resilience. “Thick As Thieves” stands not only as a commanding opener for Free To Go, but as a testament to Electric High’s ability to blend storytelling, musicianship, and explosive performance into a track that feels alive from the first note to the last.
Lover Lover:
“Lover Lover” unfolds with a seductive, slow-burning tension that immediately distinguishes it from the more explosive tracks on Free To Go, revealing Electric High’s ability to blend grit with emotional allure. The song opens with a warm, slightly overdriven guitar line that feels both intimate and edgy, setting the tone for a narrative steeped in desire, vulnerability, and irresistible pull. The bass enters with a smooth, rolling presence that thickens the atmosphere, giving the track a sultry undertone that never loses its rock backbone. As the percussion slides in, tight hi-hats, measured kicks, and subtle snare taps, the song’s heartbeat becomes steady and hypnotic, allowing the vocals to take center stage. The dual-vocal delivery adds richness from the very beginning: one voice carrying raw emotion and yearning, the other grounding the track with grit and confidence. Together, they build an alluring dialogue that captures the emotional tension hinted at in the song’s title, drawing the listener deeper into the story with each unfolding line.
As the verses progress, the instrumentation begins to thicken, revealing a careful layering that enhances the song’s intimacy without sacrificing its rock identity. Additional guitar textures, light bends, shimmering accents, and subtly distorted backing riffs, fill the space around the lead vocals, giving each line a sense of movement and emotional weight. The rhythm section tightens, the bass grows more melodic, and the drums become more expressive, weaving dynamic fills that lift the intensity without overwhelming the lyrical sentiment. Lyrically, “Lover Lover” walks the delicate balance between longing and defiance, portraying a love that is consuming yet unpredictable. The vocal phrasing carries a push-and-pull quality, soft one moment, forceful the next, mirroring the emotional turbulence at the center of the song. When the chorus arrives, it expands the song’s emotional footprint: soaring vocal harmonies, heightened guitar presence, and a percussive swell that transforms the intimate verses into an anthem of passion, frustration, and unfiltered sincerity.
The final act of “Lover Lover” elevates the tension to its highest point, reaching a cathartic release that feels both musical and emotional. A guitar-driven bridge introduces a darker edge, with thicker distortion, ringing chords, and expressive slides that amplify the song’s intensity. The vocals grow more urgent, pushing into raspy territory that conveys raw emotion, an audible collision of longing, pain, and resilience. The drums break into more open, expansive patterns, adding momentum that drives the song toward its climax, while the bass anchors everything with unwavering steadiness. Subtle production details, background harmonies, faint echoes, and lingering guitar feedback, enrich the final chorus, making it feel bigger, richer, and more affecting than the first. As the song closes, the energy fades with deliberate pacing, allowing the final vocal and instrumental textures to linger like the aftertaste of a complicated love. “Lover Lover” ultimately stands as one of the most emotionally layered cuts on “Free To Go”, a powerful blend of heart, grit, and melodic craftsmanship that showcases Electric High’s depth and their talent for turning personal turmoil into unforgettable rock storytelling.
Let It Hurt:
“Let It Hurt” by Electric High emerges as one of the most emotionally potent and thematically revealing tracks on “Free To Go”, opening with a moody, slow-burn intensity that immediately sets it apart. The song begins with a brooding guitar progression, slightly distorted yet controlled, that feels like a deep breath taken before an emotional plunge. The bass creeps in with a warm, steady pulse, grounding the atmosphere with a sense of weight and tension, while the drums establish a restrained but impactful rhythm, allowing the vocals to take command of the narrative. When the dual vocalists enter, their delivery is drenched in vulnerability and raw grit, creating a contrast that heightens the emotional stakes. One voice carries a wounded tenderness, while the other adds a rugged, unfiltered edge, together forming a dynamic portrait of someone wrestling with pain instead of running from it. The lyrics unfold like confessions laid bare, direct, aching, and unapologetically honest, inviting the listener into a space where heartbreak is not something to escape, but something to confront with fierce clarity. This opening structure lays the foundation for a song that is both cathartic and musically gripping.
As the track progresses, “Let It Hurt” builds its emotional architecture layer by layer, moving from introspective restraint into explosive release. The guitars begin to swell, adding corrosive textures, melodic accents, and wide-open chord progressions that intensify the feeling of internal struggle. The drums grow more dynamic, incorporating heavier snare punches, fuller tom patterns, and fills that rise like waves of emotion pushing against the edges of control. The bassline expands into a more melodic role, weaving through the arrangement with expressive contours that enhance the track’s momentum. Lyrically, the middle section captures the essence of emotional surrender, acknowledging that growth often requires sitting with discomfort, allowing yourself to feel every bruise, every memory, every unresolved tension. The chorus becomes the emotional apex: soaring vocals drenched in grit, harmonies thick with anguish and determination, and instrumentation that swells into a powerful, almost cathartic storm. This section transforms the song from a confession into an anthem, turning private pain into a collective reckoning that listeners can feel in their chest.
The final third of “Let It Hurt” pushes everything to its peak, transforming the song into a climactic emotional purge. A dramatic bridge introduces darker guitar tones and heavier rhythmic accents, creating a sonic descent that mirrors the lyrical deep dive into unresolved hurt. The vocals crackle with intensity, raspy, urgent, and unfiltered, capturing the moment where holding back is no longer possible. The guitars push into wilder territory, adding expressive slides, ringing sustains, and bursts of controlled chaos that mirror the emotional unraveling. Subtle production choices, vocals drenched in echo, background harmonies tucked into the edges of the mix, a faint trail of feedback, give the track a haunting, lingering quality that amplifies its emotional weight. As the final chorus roars in, everything fuses together: powerful drums, molten guitars, a bassline that refuses to let go, and vocals that soar with both pain and liberation. The outro lets the energy dissipate slowly, leaving behind a resonant stillness that feels like the aftermath of tears finally shed. “Let It Hurt” stands as one of the most compelling and cathartically charged songs on Free To Go, blending lyrical vulnerability with fierce sonic power to create a track that resonates deeply long after the final note fades.
Higher Heights:
“Higher Heights” lifts “Free To Go” by Electric High into a spirited, adrenaline-stirring space, opening with an energetic guitar riff that instantly signals a shift toward optimism, ambition, and upward motion. The introduction is bright yet gritty, blending crisp strums with a soaring melodic edge that sets an electrifying tone. The drums kick in with a steady, forward-driving beat, tight snares, confident kicks, and beautifully timed cymbal crashes, creating a rhythmic backbone that propels the track with unwavering determination. The bass joins with a punchy groove, adding warmth and fullness while subtly reinforcing the song’s uplifting theme. When the dual vocalists enter, their contrasting tones add dynamic depth: one voice is sharp, urgent, and spirited, while the other offers a grounding, richly textured complement. Together, they paint a vivid sonic landscape of aspiration and resilience. Lyrically, the opening conveys the idea of pushing past limitations, embracing change, and climbing toward personal or emotional elevation. The delivery is filled with conviction, making the first verse feel like a call to rise above internal battles and external pressures.
As the verses flow into the chorus, the track’s instrumentation expands with impressive clarity and momentum. The guitars grow more expansive, adding layers of melodic accents, ringing chords, and subtle harmonics that intensify the rush of ascent embedded in the theme. The rhythm section becomes more urgent, drums adopting broader fills and more expressive snare work, bass deepening its presence with rolling, melodic lines that add emotional lift. The chorus is where “Higher Heights” truly opens up: the vocals soar with an anthemic confidence, harmonies swelling in unison to create a sense of communal triumph. The instrumentation surges around them, transforming the song into a full-bodied moment of release and uplift. Lyrically, the chorus captures the crux of the song’s message, breaking boundaries, striving toward something greater, and refusing to stay grounded by fear or doubt. Each repetition of the hook strengthens the sense of momentum, making the chorus feel like a rallying cry that resonates deeply with the album’s broader themes of liberation and growth.
The final section of “Higher Heights” pushes the track into its most exhilarating territory, capturing the emotional and musical climax with precision. A powerful bridge shifts the instrumentation into a more intense, slightly darker space, allowing the guitars to lean into richer distortion and expressive slides that symbolize the struggle behind every climb. The vocals grow more passionate, pushing into raspier, grittier textures that reflect the raw determination within the lyrics. The drums open up with explosive patterns, emphasizing the weight of the moment as the song drives toward its final ascent. Subtle production enhancements, echo-drenched backing vocals, shimmering guitar overlays, and faint feedback, add depth and atmosphere without disrupting the track’s cohesive momentum. When the final chorus returns, it erupts with even greater force, merging all the track’s emotional and sonic elements into a triumphant crescendo. The song concludes with a confident, ringing finish, leaving a lingering sense of possibility and elevation. “Higher Heights” stands as one of the most empowering and sonically invigorating tracks on “Free To Go”, embodying the spirit of rising above challenges through compelling vocals, commanding instrumentation, and a narrative that celebrates growth in all its intensity.
Free To Go is a daring, soul-deep exploration where sonic ambition meets emotional truth, this album stands as a gripping, beautifully crafted journey worth experiencing.
“Free To Go” stands as a powerful testament to Electric High’s evolution, a record that captures the raw immediacy of a band refusing to stagnate, expanding their sonic identity while doubling down on the high-voltage charisma that first set them apart. Every track pulses with its own emotional architecture, from anthems of rebellion and unshakeable loyalty to songs that confront heartbreak, longing, and the unstoppable drive toward self-liberation. The dual vocal front remains the band’s most explosive asset, sharpened by a rhythm section that hits with precision and a guitar presence that paints every moment with grit, melody, and urgency. As a full listening experience, the album is addictive and unpredictable, shifting seamlessly between heavy, swaggering rock and introspective emotional fire, offering something both timeless and disarmingly fresh. For listeners seeking modern rock that honors its heritage without falling into imitation, fans of raw energy, powerful storytelling, and unfiltered musical sincerity, “Free To Go” is not only recommended but essential. It is an album best experienced loud, without interruption, and in full, allowing its themes of liberation, emotional confrontation, and upward momentum to resonate long after the final note fades. Whether you are discovering Electric High for the first time or following them from their debut, this record cements them as one of Norway’s most compelling and forward-driving rock acts, and a band poised to climb even higher.
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