Valdimar (band)
| Valdimar | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Iceland |
| Genres | Indie pop |
| Years active | 2009-present |
| Labels | Independent |
| Website |
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Valdimar is an Icelandic indie pop and rock band that was established in 2009 as a duo by Valdimar Guðmundsson and Ásgeir Aðalsteinsson, both originating from Keflavik, Iceland.
About
Guðlaugur Guðmundsson, Þorvaldur Halldórsson, Kristinn Evertsson and Högni Þorsteinsson gradually joined in to render it a 6-member band. When performing live, the band is most often supported by a small brass section. Their music builds up from being soft and intimate to an exciting hair-raising, heart-stirring energy, often with all members on stage playing full blast, making their live performances an unforgettable experience.[1]The sound of their music can be described as an electro indie mix.[2]
History
The band released their debut album Undraland in 2010 with critical acclaim and commercial success. Four singles that were released from the album reached the Top 10, including their biggest hit "Yfirgefinn", one of the most played songs of 2011 in Iceland. They followed Undraland by the album Um stund released in October 2012, and it acclaimed big success as well, and was nominated as the album of the year at the Icelandic Music Awards. The album contained three big radio hits; "Beðið Eftir Skömminni", "Sýn" and "Yfir Borgina".[3] The band released their third album titled Batnar útsýnið in October 2014.
Discography
Albums
- 2010: Undraland
- 2012: Um stund
- 2014: Batnar útsýnið
Singles
- 2010: "Hverjum degi nægir sín þjáning"
- 2011: "Yfirgefinn"
- 2012: "Yfir borgina"
- 2012: "Sýn"
- 2013: "Beðið eftir skömminni"
- 2014: "Læt það duga"
- 2014: "Út úr þögninni"
- 2014: "Ryðgaður dans"
- 2015: "Læt það duga"
- 2016: "Slétt og fellt"
Personnel
- Valdimar Guðmundsson - vocals and trombone
- Ásgeir Aðalsteinsson - guitars and programming
- Guðlaugur Már Guðmundsson - bass
- Þorvaldur Halldórsson - drums and percussion
- Kristinn Evertsson - keyboards and synthesizers
- Högni Þorsteinsson - guitars
References
- ↑ "Valdimar Bio". Iceland Music Export. Retrieved 2014-04-01.
- ↑ "About Valdimar". Iceland Airwaves Journal. Retrieved 2014-04-01.
- ↑ Eldon, Sindri (2011-03-16). "Valdimar: Undraland. Like slipping into a vat of warm butter.". The Reykjavík Grapevine. Retrieved 2014-04-01.
External links
http://www.valdimarband.com http://www.facebook.com/valdimarband