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Iceland’s Prodigal Son Ásgeir Pens A Path Forward
On Julia, Ásgeir breaks away from a long-lasting routine It’s been 14 years since Ásgeir Trausti — now using the mononym Ásgeir — released his debut album Dýrð í dauðaþögn. Its popularity and success was quickly evident, becoming the highest-selling album in…
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Ásgeir Celebrates Debut Album’s 10th Anniversary With Harpa Concert
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of his debut album “Dýrð í Dauðaþögn,” Ásgeir Trausti performed a special concert for hundreds of fans on Saturday evening in Harpa. [su_pullquote]The Bargain Chest just opened in Grapevine Store. This is where we’ll be keeping all…
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Back On Track: Ásgeir Prepares For Airwaves
Finding a moment to talk to musician and songwriter Ásgeir Trausti Einarsson, aka Ásgeir, is not easy. After the success of his first album ‘Dýrð í Dauðaþögn,’ Ásgeir’s creamy voice has become an emblem of Icelandic music abroad, evoking the peace of…
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Oh, Boy (bands)! : Harpa Norðurljós Pt. II
It seems like everyone here for Ásgeir Trausti’s set is actually here to listen. I’m guessing as much because, for the first time at this year’s festival, I’m hearing a lot of shushing. “You’ve never seen him play before?” a girl standing…
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Come Get Yr Fill: Deutsche Bar, Night One
Myrra Rós makes the kind of music that makes you want to close your eyes. Not because the band is terrible looking (they’re all cute!), but because it’s the sort of blissed out, mellow folk pop that causes people to stand, maybe sway…
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Inspired By Hobbits
A little house in Reykjavík is offering visitors a chance at catching Airwaves’ best in an intimate environment. By Thomas L. Moir So you’re sitting at the pub, sinking beers, with the boys, eyeing the potential. Talk turns to the best live…
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MUST SEE COVER ARTISTS
If you are holding one of four editions of this year’s Airwaves issue, featuring one of four musicians—Ásgeir Trausti, Gísli Pálmi, Skúli Sverrisson or sóley—that we think are doing some pretty great things these days. Ásgeir Trausti This singer-songwriter wunderkind…