Kings of Convenience is a Norwegian indie folk-pop duo known for their gentle, acoustic sound and intricate harmonies. Formed by Erlend Øye and Eirik Glambek Bøe in Bergen, Norway, in the late 1990s, the duo became internationally recognized with their 2001 debut album, Quiet Is the New Loud, which helped define the "new acoustic" movement of the early 2000s. Their minimalist, melodic style, often compared to Simon & Garfunkel, is characterized by soft guitar arrangements and introspective lyrics that explore themes of love, friendship, and nostalgia.
