Reykjavik Nights in London and Liverpool
1 Comments Published by magnusk on Saturday, November 24, 2007 at 17:21.
It's time again for another Reykjavik Nights happening. This time there will be an electronic smorgasboard featuring 3 bands/artists from Iceland; Bloodgroup, Sometime and Sven Bit. Bloodgroup was formed in 2005 by three siblings, Hallur, Ragnar and Lilja along with Lilja's Faeroese boyfriend Janus, the band has been progressing from an electronic bedroom project to an energetic and fun live band, most recently with the addition of fifth member, DJ B Ruff. They released their debut album on November 7th to much critical acclaim.
Sometime is another electronic band, also formed in 2005 by Daníel, formerly drummer for indierock band Maus which released 5 top-notch albums on the Bad Taste Label, the last one, Musick, in 2003. Joining Daníel in Sometime were one Curver, also known for his work in Ghostigital, DJ Dice, formerly of Quarashi, and Rósa who prefers to be called Diva de la Rosa. Together they've just released the album Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. What thrills me most about Sometime are Daníel's excellent beats which, nota bene, are all done live on stage. It's a delight to watch him bang the octapads and whatnots in an energetic frenzy.
Sven Bit is one Sveinbjörn Thorarensen who has hitherto released albums under the name Hermigervill. He appears alone on stage surrounded by synths and samplers, producing music that personally reminds me somewhat of Wolfgang the Robot.
The first Reykjavik Night will take place in London at The Luminaire on November 28th. Early next morning the gang will shuffle over to Liverpool and play at The Barfly on 29th. The event is proudly sponsored by Iceland Express and Reyka Vodka.
The first Reykjavik Night will take place in London at The Luminaire on November 28th. Early next morning the gang will shuffle over to Liverpool and play at The Barfly on 29th. The event is proudly sponsored by Iceland Express and Reyka Vodka.
Now, here's a plethora of links and MP3 files to explore for the electro-pop minded:
Sometime - Catch me if you can
Sometime - Heart of Spades
Sometime - Catch me if you can
Sometime - Heart of Spades
[Bloodgroup on Myspace]
[Sometime on Myspace]
[Sven Bit on Myspace]
[Reykjavik Nights on Myspace]
[Hermigervill]
[Sometime on Myspace]
[Sven Bit on Myspace]
[Reykjavik Nights on Myspace]
[Hermigervill]
damn, can't make tonight as I have the most awful cold. Sorry Magnus.